Okay, stop making the joke. Slough is the butt of every TV sketch, but those people haven’t checked the rental prices lately. You can find a two-bedroom flat for £850 a month. The Elizabeth Line gets you to Bond Street in 30 minutes.
The town has a surprisingly vibrant South Asian food scene, with some of the best Indian street food outside of Brick Lane. The regenerated Queensmere shopping centre is decent, but the real win is the proximity to Windsor and the beautiful Thames Path.
Cultural reference: John Betjeman called it “friendly bombs.” We call it a practical choice for anyone who prioritises savings over Instagram aesthetics. Slough is honest, affordable, and getting cooler by the year.
