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Living in Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Bills is where Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) most outperforms the national norm: 68/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 37/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) places 11th of 16 in the SL6 postcode district. It scores 19 points below the SL6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. Its bills score runs 28 points above the SL6 district's 40/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SL6 postcode district.

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Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
141.1 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 59 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Henley Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Further/Higher Educational Building 12 crimes
  3. 3 Shepherds Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
71
Green Space 51
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Danesfield SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital8.4 mi
Wexham Park Hospital9.9 mi
Hillingdon Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Doctors House - Marlow Medical Group2.5 mi
GP capacity1,569 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
55%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired22.8%Student4.2%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.3%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)49%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership65%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
10
Marlow 2.6 mi
Henley-on-Thames 3.8 mi
Furze Platt 3.9 mi
J9B A404(M) 2.8 mi
J9B A404(M) 3.2 mi
J9A A404(M) 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) 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

Burchett's Green 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon Green 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Marlow 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Crazies Hill and Cockpole Green 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mundaydean Bottom 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Windsor and Maidenhead) 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Littlewick Green 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Greenlands 28 3.2 mi away ⇄
Knowl Hill 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Marlow Bottom 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Woolley Green 66 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cookham 59 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) a nice place to live?

Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) is 44/100, 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 Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead)?

Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 127 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) is Danesfield School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) in total.

Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) in context

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Postcode districts in Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead)

SL6 63 ⇄
SL7 55 ⇄

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