Town Pop. 2,166

Living in Eton Wick: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eton Wick comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 57/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 57/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Eton Wick places 2nd of 11 in the SL4 postcode district. No category drops below 55/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see SL4 postcode district.

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Eton Wick scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
57
83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 83 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Albert Place 26 crimes
  2. 2 Eton Wick Road 23 crimes
  3. 3 Alma Road 18 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 10.9 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
68
Green Space 62
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
59
1 school in area · 42 within 4km
1Good
  • Eton Wick CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital3.4 mi
Hillingdon Hospital7.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital9.3 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Village Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity2,175 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed3.9%Retired23.2%Student3.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership66.6%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
55
Windsor and Eton Central 1.5 mi
Windsor and Eton Riverside 1.6 mi
Burnham 1.8 mi
J6 M4 0.7 mi
J6 M4 1.2 mi
J7 M4 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
59
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £465,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All
£379k £424k £470k £515k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Eton 59 1.4 mi away ⇄
Windsor 63 1.5 mi away ⇄
Water Oakley 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Oakley Green 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Slough 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Dorney Reach 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Fifield 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bray 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Datchet 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Taplow 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Holyport 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cranbourne 50 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eton Wick a nice place to live?

Eton Wick is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Eton Wick is 62/100, 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 Eton Wick?

Eton Wick has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 181 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eton Wick?

Among the top-rated schools in Eton Wick is Eton Wick CofE First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Eton Wick in total.

What are house prices like in Eton Wick?

The current median house price in Eton Wick is £465,000, around 63% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%.

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Postcode districts in Eton Wick

SL4 61 ⇄

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