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Kingston upon Hull vs Slough: which is the better place to live?
Is Kingston upon Hull or Slough a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Kingston upon Hull and Slough across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Kingston upon Hull wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 81.4/100 versus 79.2/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Kingston upon Hull | Slough | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 81.4/100 | 79.2/100 | Kingston upon Hull |
| Better value | 70.5 | 57.1 | Kingston upon Hull |
| For families | 90.6 | 95.8 | Slough |
| For commuters | 91.2 | 78.5 | Kingston upon Hull |
| For healthcare access | 59.3 | 70 | Slough |
| Avg house price | £135,051 | £338,287 | Kingston upon Hull (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,295 | £2,414 | Kingston upon Hull (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 90% | 94.4% | Slough |
| Crime per 1,000 | 96.1 | 64.1 | Slough (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 99.4% | 96.3% | Kingston upon Hull |
| Gera GP Access score | 59.3 | 70 | Slough |
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Kingston upon Hull wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 81.4/100 vs 79.2/100.
| Verdict | Kingston upon Hull | Slough | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81.4 | 79.2 | Kingston upon Hull (+2.2) |
| Better value | 70.5 | 57.1 | Kingston upon Hull (+13.4) |
| For families | 90.6 | 95.8 | Slough (+5.2) |
| For commuters | 91.2 | 78.5 | Kingston upon Hull (+12.7) |
| For healthcare access | 59.3 | 70 | Slough (+10.7) |
| Measure | Kingston upon Hull | Slough |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £135,051 | £338,287 |
| Band D council tax | £2,295 | £2,414 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 90% | 94.4% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 96.1 | 64.1 |
| Gigabit broadband | 99.4% | 96.3% |
| Gera GP Access score | 59.3 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kingston upon Hull or Slough a better place to live overall?
- Kingston upon Hull scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 81.4/100 versus 79.2/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 2.2 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Kingston upon Hull or Slough?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Kingston upon Hull is better value. Average house prices are £135,051 in Kingston upon Hull and £338,287 in Slough; Band D council tax is £2,295 versus £2,414 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Kingston upon Hull or Slough better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Slough comes out ahead for families. Kingston upon Hull has 90% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 96.1 per 1,000; Slough has 94.4% and 64.1 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Kingston upon Hull or Slough?
- For connectivity, Kingston upon Hull has 99.4% gigabit-capable premises and Slough has 96.3% (Ofcom, June 2026). Kingston upon Hull leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Kingston upon Hull or Slough?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Kingston upon Hull scores 59.3 (Humber and North Yorkshire ICB) and Slough scores 70 (West and North London ICB). Slough has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).