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Windsor and Maidenhead

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About

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is located in Berkshire, South East England. It covers an area of approximately 198 square kilometres, bordering Buckinghamshire and Surrey. The district is known for its historic landmarks, including Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British monarch. The River Thames runs through the area, providing scenic views and recreational opportunities.

The district includes towns such as Windsor, Maidenhead, and Ascot, along with several smaller villages. It has strong transport links, with the M4 motorway and Great Western Railway providing connections to London and Reading. The area features a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with parts of the Chiltern Hills AONB extending into the northern section. Local economy is supported by tourism, retail, and technology sectors.

Area overview

On average Windsor and Maidenhead has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Windsor and Maidenhead is £68,033 per year. There are 84 schools in Windsor and Maidenhead: 46 primary (8 Outstanding and 29 Good) and 10 secondary (1 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Windsor and Maidenhead Population
153,496
Population density
781.1 per km²

Demographics

British
105,991
69.05%
Other White
13,900
9.06%
Indian
9,823
6.4%
Pakistani
6,177
4.02%
Other
2,462
1.6%
Total population: 153,497

Housing

Owns outright
20,393
33.47%
Owns with a mortgage
19,913
32.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
10,635
17.45%
Other social rented
6,950
11.41%
Other forms of private rent
1,918
3.15%
Total households: 60,929

Property prices in Windsor and Maidenhead

Based on 1,831 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Windsor and Maidenhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £18,600,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached512£885,000
Flats445£315,000
Semi-Detached438£555,000
Terraced436£479,500

10 years price trend in Windsor and Maidenhead

All wards in Windsor and Maidenhead

Ascot & Sunninghill

Belmont

Bisham & Cookham

Boyn Hill

Bray

Clewer & Dedworth East

Clewer & Dedworth West

Clewer East

Cox Green

Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury

Eton & Castle

Furze Platt

Hurley & Walthams

Oldfield

Old Windsor

Pinkneys Green

Riverside

St Mary's

Sunningdale & Cheapside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.