Postcode 3 Prestwood, Slough, UK

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About the Address 3 Prestwood, Slough

Postcode SL2 5TX is the address of 3 Prestwood, Slough which is in South East region of England. 3 Prestwood, Slough is within Wexham Lea wardof administrative division of Slough It falls under constituency Slough. The nearest station is Slough which is 1.42km away from the postcode. The postcode SL2 5TX is under the Thames Valley police force and Thames Water is the main water supplier in the area

Postcode Search Result 3 Prestwood, Slough

Postcode:

SL2 5TX

Address Details: 3
Prestwood
Slough
Slough
England
United Kingdom
SL2 5TX
Parish: Slough, unparished area
Ward: Wexham Lea
Administrative Division: Slough
Country/State: Berkshire
Constituency: Slough
Region: South East
Country: England

Tavel around SL2 5TX

Nearest Station: Slough
Distance: 1.42 km

Other Useful Info of SL2 5TX

Water: Thames Water
Police: Thames Valley

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