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Cookham & Waltham

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About

Cookham & Waltham are neighbouring villages in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, located along the River Thames. The area is known for its scenic riverside walks, historic buildings, and connections to the arts, including the former home of artist Stanley Spencer. Cookham has a mix of traditional pubs, independent shops, and a village green, while Waltham St Lawrence features rural landscapes and a 12th-century church.

The Thames Path runs through Cookham, offering views of the river and nearby Cliveden House. The area has strong transport links, with Cookham railway station providing access to Maidenhead and London. Waltham St Lawrence retains a quieter, more agricultural character, with farmland and country lanes. Both villages have a mix of period properties and modern housing, attracting families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Cookham & Waltham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cookham & Waltham is £64,600 per year. There are 11 schools in Cookham & Waltham: 8 primary (3 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cookham & Waltham Population
11,849
Population density
167.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,345
87.34%
Other White
596
5.03%
Irish
167
1.41%
Indian
135
1.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
105
0.89%
Total population: 11,844

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,046
42.12%
Owns with a mortgage
1,639
33.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
560
11.53%
Other social rented
379
7.8%
Other forms of private rent
183
3.77%
Total households: 4,857

Property prices in Cookham & Waltham

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £760,000 in Cookham & Waltham area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £4,055,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cookham & Waltham in the 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 Cookham & Waltham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£1,350,000
Flats8£342,500
Semi-Detached31£635,000
Terraced35£560,000

10 years median price trend in Cookham & Waltham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cookham & Waltham.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.