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Bray ward encompasses the historic riverside village of Bray, situated on the east bank of the River Thames in the unitary authority of Windsor and Maidenhead. The area includes the village centre and extends to surrounding residential neighbourhoods, with the river forming a key part of its western boundary. It is connected to the opposite bank by the Bray Lock footbridge.

A notable landmark is the flint-built medieval church of St. Michael's, which overlooks the Thames. The ward contains a mix of older properties near the waterfront and more modern housing developments further inland. The area is known for its association with several high-profile restaurants situated within the village itself, drawing visitors for dining. Local governance is handled by the Bray Parish Council.

Area overview

On average Bray has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bray is £77,813 per year. There are 3 schools in Bray: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bray is home to around 7,742 people, with a population density of about 300.4 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bray Population

7,742

Population density

300.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

17.18(-46%)

Other theft

4.78(-15%)

Burglary

3.87(+49%)

Public order

3.36(-45%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.36(-48%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,658

73.08%

Indian

585

7.56%

Other White

467

6.03%

Pakistani

245

3.16%

Irish

120

1.55%

Total population: 7,742

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,735

43.5%

Level 3 (A level)

1,061

16.88%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

876

13.93%

No qualifications

743

11.82%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

466

7.41%

Total 16+ residents: 6,287

Housing

Owns outright

1,236

41.77%

Owns with a mortgage

1,111

37.55%

Private landlord or letting agency

340

11.49%

Other social rented

182

6.15%

Other forms of private rent

2.47%

Total households: 2,959

Property prices in Bray

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £669,500 in Bray area, with individual transactions ranging from £280,000 up to £2,745,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bray over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£770,000	£572,200	£652,000	£899,000	£1,510,000
Flats	6	£310,000	£283,125	£293,125	£396,250	£472,500
Semi-Detached	14	£658,000	£517,000	£608,500	£698,750	£977,250
Terraced	9	£451,500	£416,000	£450,000	£539,500	£767,000

10 years median price trend in Bray

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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