Town Pop. 855

Living in Bray: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bray scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 51/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Bray places 5th of 16 in the SL6 postcode district. The SL6 district averages 63/100, putting Bray 6 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Bray sits 9 points below the SL6 district figure of 60/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SL6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Bray scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 A308(M) 12 crimes
  2. 2 Gas Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Winbury Place 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 11.847 · PM2.5 7.523 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
66
Green Space 66
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
46
3 schools in area · 29 within 4km
1Outstanding2Ungraded
  • Braywick Court SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Dorney SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Oldfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital5.2 mi
Hillingdon Hospital9.9 mi
St Peter's Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Hutchings and Partners1.2 mi
GP capacity1,866 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
12
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed4%Retired25.1%Student4.5%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.4%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary12.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.4%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
68
Council tax Windsor and Maidenhead · 2026-27
A £1,302
B £1,519
C £1,736
D £1,953
E £2,387
F £2,821
G £3,255
H £3,906
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Taplow 1.3 mi
Maidenhead 1.3 mi
Furze Platt 2.2 mi
J8/9 M4 1 mi
J9A A404(M) 1.6 mi
J8/9 M4 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bray in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Dorney Reach 43 0.7 mi away ⇄
Holyport 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Water Oakley 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Maidenhead 66 1.6 mi away ⇄
Taplow 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stud Green 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fifield 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Touchen-end 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Oakley Green 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Eton Wick 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Paley Street 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woolley Green 66 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bray a nice place to live?

Bray is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bray is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bray?

Bray is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bray?

Among the top-rated schools in Bray is Braywick Court School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Bray in total.

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Postcode districts in Bray

SL6 63 ⇄

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