Authority → Slough

Slough Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Slough in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

158,300

Population

9.2%

Unqualified

5.9%

Unemployment

£38,558

Salary

£422,841

Property

Quick answer: Slough is a local authority in England. The population of Slough is 158,300. The population per square mile of Slough is 13,518. The average salary in Slough is £38,558 per year. The average property price in Slough is £422,841.


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Slough Demographics


The population of Slough is 158,300. The population per square mile of Slough is 13,518. The population has increased by 8,700 in the past year. The population has increased by 57,600 since 1981.


There are more females in Slough. They account for 50.5% of the population.


Slough Employment


72.1% of the people in Slough are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Slough is 5.9%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Slough Student Population


The student population of Slough is 6,100. Students account for 28.0% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


79.5% of the people in Slough have an NVQ1 qualification. 67.9% have an NVQ2 qualification. 53.6% have an NVQ3 qualification. 36.6% have an NVQ4 qualification.


9.2% of the people in Slough have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Slough Economy


There are 6,570 businesses in Slough. 90.1% are micro businesses. 7.1% are small businesses. 2.1% are medium businesses. 0.7% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Slough are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Slough Salary


The average salary in Slough is £38,558 per year. Males earn 23.3% more.


Salaries in Slough are 15.50% more than the national average of £33,384.


Slough Property


The average property price in Slough is £422,841. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Slough: £641,812 for detached houses. £462,329 for semi-detached houses. £360,748 for terrace houses. £226,475 for flats.