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Slough is a town of around 122,000 people in Berks, UK postcode SL1. Its excellent rail and road transport links make Slough an attractive location for young professionals. It is well served by 3 junctions onto the M4 which in turn gives easy access to the M25 and central London. With regular train services to London Paddington taking only 20 minutes, and fast mainline services to Reading and Bristol, it is an ideal base for commuters to the City and other employment hot spots. Large scale investment is planned to upgrade the centre of Slough and the mainline station, and this is encouraging a great deal of interest from companies seeking to relocate outside London, as well as property investors with an eye for growth potential. A key business location on the high growth M4 corridorSlough is the gateway to London, located at a key point in the expanding M4 corridor. This makes Slough one of the most important business centres in the Thames Valley. Companies are being attracted by the ease of travel and proximity to London and Heathrow airport. Companies which have offices along the M4 include Vodafone, Cisco, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, and MCI - all contributing to the high technology focus of this “Silicon Valley”. A convenient base for living near LondonThe desirability of Slough as a commuter location is causing great demand for new homes, and there are some exciting new property developments, including the Mosaic apartments, a selection of attractive, architect-designed flats in the very heart of the town centre.
The Mosaic apartments, High Street Slough Civic development projectsThe Heart of Slough development project is a multimillion pound plan for redeveloping Slough's Town Centre. It aims to create a leading European and national focus for creative media, information and communications industries. Slough will benefit significantly by the proposed mixed-use complex, and the project will create important new visual landmarks and a public space. A station upgrade is planned at this major commuter station, with the addition of a baby changing facility, parcels office and first class lounge. Slough, along with a number of other boroughs, is bidding to be part of the Crossrail Project: Amenities, culture, and educationOpen spaces: Slough has 42 parks and open spaces. It is nearby to attractive stretches of the River Thames and a short drive from major attractions such as Windsor Castle and Great Park. Shopping: Queensmere Observatory shopping centre Leisure: Cineworld cinema complex; Ice skating arena where Torvill and Dean once trained. Education: Thames Valley University |
Slough town informationBusiness linksThames Valley Chamber of Commerce Property in SloughMosaic new apartments in Slough
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