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SL6 1SQ

York Road

St Mary's

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Overview

Postcode SL6 1SQ is located in an urban city, within the St Mary's ward of Windsor and Maidenhead in the South East region, and forms part of the Maidenhead Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maidenhead Central is £67,418 per year. The nearest station is Maidenhead, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kidwell's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Maidenhead Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,966 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Maidenhead Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Maidenhead Central is £67,418 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 237 ft away from SL6 1SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Maidenhead Central near SL6 1SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Maidenhead located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SL6 1SQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Maidenhead

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Maidenhead
0.9 mi

Furze Platt

N/A

Walking directions to Furze Platt

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SL6 1SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKidwell's ParkMediumWalking directions to Kidwell's Park
0.4 miThe MoorMediumWalking directions to The Moor
0.3 miGrenfell ParkSmallWalking directions to Grenfell Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
6,021.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.44(+56%)
Public order
28.46(+369%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.97(+70%)
Shoplifting
13.48(+69%)
Other theft
12.73(+127%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
53.05%
Other White
47
16.85%
Indian
24
8.6%
Chinese
19
6.81%
Pakistani
12
4.3%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
51.22%
No qualifications
35
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.13%
Apprenticeship
14
5.69%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
45.56%
Owns outright
48
28.4%
Owns with a mortgage
22
13.02%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.73%
Shared ownership
6
3.55%
Total households: 169

Property prices in St Mary's

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£479
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £478K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £479 per square foot) in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Mary's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£780,000£536
Semi-Detached4£602,500£457
Terraced14£447,500£493
Flats44£295,000£457

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Mary's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£647,500£342,500£492,000£495,000
2017£760,000£381,450£525,000£415,025
2018£565,000£353,000£571,000£393,750
2019£745,000£275,000£455,000£425,000
2020£700,000£303,170£480,000£450,000
2021£730,000£343,500£470,000£448,000
2022£812,500£371,000£535,000£430,000
2023£700,000£321,500£690,000£495,000
2024£760,000£313,100£657,500£429,000
2025£802,500£310,000£610,000£440,000
2026£766,500£153,705£455,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£444£500£506£430
2017£520£533£510£487
2018£452£493£424£431
2019£430£494£422£454
2020£458£477£447£374
2021£497£475£447£446
2022£506£535£499£472
2023£450£465£521£490
2024£519£505£507£446
2025£558£493£488£479
2026£551£216£480
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Mary's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SL6 1SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SL6 1SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 2025Flat 3, Shelley House, 2 - 4, York Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1SFFlatsLeasehold£230,000
30 Apr 2025Flat 1, Shelley House, 2 - 4, York Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1SFFlatsLeasehold£202,500
23 Jan 202621, Bell Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1BUTerracedFreehold£455,000
06 Feb 202624, Bell Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1BRTerracedFreehold£455,000
06 Jun 202514 - 18, Bell Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1BROtherFreehold£6,150,000

Schools

In the SL6 1SQ postcode area, located within Maidenhead Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SL6 1SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableRBWM Alternative Learning ProvisionPupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miNot applicableForest Bridge SchoolFree schools special

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHighfield Preparatory School LimitedOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SL6 1SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SL6 1SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland42-44 Nicholsons Walk, Maidenhead, SL6 1LLWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miSainsbury's Local99 King Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1DPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 mi7 daysBroadway, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL6 1EDWalking directions to 7 days
0.2 miAlma Market26 - 32 High Street, Maidenhead, SL6 8AAWalking directions to Alma Market
0.2 miFilling GoodHigh Street, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL6 1QHWalking directions to Filling Good

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Windsor and Maidenhead district (2025-26).

Band A£1,216
Band B£1,418
Band C£1,621
Band D£1,824
Band E£2,229
Band F£2,634
Band G£3,039
Band H£3,647

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SL6 1SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gurch Singh

St Mary's - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Jack Peter Douglas

St Mary's - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Joshua Reynolds

Maidenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWindsor and MaidenheadE06000040
Parliamentary ConstituencyMaidenheadE14001348
WardSt Mary'sE05012511
ParishWindsor and Maidenhead, unparished areaE43000259
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maidenhead CentralE02003425
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Windsor and Maidenhead 005GE01032733
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SL6 1SQ

Is SL6 1SQ (Maidenhead Central) safe?

The area around SL6 1SQ records about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SL6 1SQ?

The median sale price around SL6 1SQ in Maidenhead Central is £380,000 (about £479 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SL6 1SQ?

There are 14 schools close to SL6 1SQ, including RBWM Alternative Learning Provision (Good), Forest Bridge School (Good) and Highfield Preparatory School Limited. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SL6 1SQ?

The closest station to SL6 1SQ is Maidenhead, about 320 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around SL6 1SQ?

SL6 1SQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SL6 1SQ (Maidenhead Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Maidenhead covering SL6 1SQ is Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gurch Singh (Liberal Democrats) and Jack Peter Douglas (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.