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Living in Oakley Green: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oakley Green comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the SL4 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 11 points below the SL4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. Its broadband score runs 50 points above the SL4 district's 47/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SL4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Oakley Green scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
400.8 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 33 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 1346% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 716% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 459% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 692% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oakley Gardens 20 crimes
  2. 2 Hayes Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 10 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 9.758 · PM2.5 7.172 · PM10 11.311 µg/m³
69
Green Space 61
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27
5 schools in area · 18 within 4km
5Good
  • Alexander First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Braywood CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Dedworth Green First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Dedworth Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Homer First School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital5.1 mi
St Peter's Hospital9 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryClarence Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,825 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.7%Student3.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary13.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.8%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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
33
Windsor and Eton Central 2.4 mi
Windsor and Eton Riverside 2.7 mi
Taplow 3.2 mi
J7 M4 2.3 mi
J7 M4 2.3 mi
J6 M4 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Oakley Green 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 1.0 mi away ⇄
Fifield 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Windsor 63 1.5 mi away ⇄
Eton Wick 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Dorney Reach 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cranbourne 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Holyport 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bray 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stud Green 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Street 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Winkfield 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Eton 59 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakley Green a nice place to live?

Oakley Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oakley Green is 50/100, 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 Oakley Green?

Oakley Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oakley Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Oakley Green are Alexander First School, Braywood CofE First School and Dedworth Green First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Oakley Green in total.

Oakley Green in context

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Postcode districts in Oakley Green

SL4 61 ⇄

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