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Living in Fifield: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Fifield is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Fifield places 7th of 16 in the SL6 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (6), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 12 points below the SL6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. Its broadband score runs 41 points above the SL6 district's 58/100. For the surrounding area, see SL6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Fifield scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
513.4 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 65 crimes
↑ 483% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 960% above national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 1691% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 646% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oakley Gardens 20 crimes
  2. 2 Ascot Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Drift Road 15 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 8.959 · PM2.5 7.071 · PM10 11.053 µg/m³
70
Green Space 43
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Braywood CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital5.9 mi
St Peter's Hospital9.8 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E9.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryRoss Road Medical Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,353 patients per GP
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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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.8%Student7.1%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary11.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership82.1%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
29
Maidenhead 2.9 mi
Taplow 2.9 mi
Burnham 3.5 mi
J8/9 M4 1.6 mi
J8/9 M4 2 mi
J7 M4 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Fifield 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

Water Oakley 42 0.9 mi away ⇄
Oakley Green 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Holyport 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stud Green 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dorney Reach 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Touchen-end 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bray 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Paley Street 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Street 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Windsor 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Eton Wick 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cranbourne 50 2.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fifield a nice place to live?

Fifield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fifield is 51/100, 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 Fifield?

Fifield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 172 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fifield?

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

Fifield in context

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Postcode districts in Fifield

SL6 63 ⇄

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