Town Pop. 1,790

Living in Colnbrook: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Colnbrook is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 67/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 21/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the SL3 postcode district, Colnbrook ranks 7th. Against the wider SL3 district average of 58/100, that is 16 points below. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SL3 postcode district.

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Colnbrook scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
21
379.9 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 255 crimes
↑ 328% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 75 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 74 crimes
↑ 507% above national average
Public order 60 crimes
↑ 415% above national average
Vehicle crime 56 crimes
↑ 552% above national average
other 160 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Drift Way 50 crimes
  2. 2 Willow Close 47 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 45 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 14.808 · PM2.5 7.905 · PM10 13.72 µg/m³
62
Green Space 84
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Good
  • Colnbrook Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pippins SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsHillingdon Hospital3.6 mi
Wexham Park Hospital3.8 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E7.2 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryLangley Health Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity3,402 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Slough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate68%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68%Unemployed5.3%Retired10.5%Student4.1%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.8%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)4.9%
Home ownership44.1%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Slough · 2026-27
A £1,609
B £1,878
C £2,146
D £2,414
E £2,950
F £3,487
G £4,023
H £4,828
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Station A 1.6 mi
Station B 1.7 mi
Heathrow Terminal 5 1.8 mi
J5 M4 0.8 mi
J14 M25 1 mi
J4B M4 1.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
67
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Colnbrook 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

Poyle 41 0.7 mi away ⇄
Horton (Windsor and Maidenhead) 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Richings Park 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stanwell Moor 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Datchet 60 2.2 mi away ⇄
Iver 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Old Windsor and Wraysbury 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hythe End 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
George Green 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stanwell 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Runnymede 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Eton 59 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colnbrook a nice place to live?

Colnbrook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Colnbrook is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Colnbrook?

Crime levels in Colnbrook are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 680 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Colnbrook?

Among the top-rated schools in Colnbrook are Colnbrook Church of England Primary School and Pippins School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Colnbrook in total.

Colnbrook in context

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Postcode districts in Colnbrook

SL3 58 ⇄

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