Town Pop. 7,553

Living in Old Windsor and Wraysbury: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Old Windsor and Wraysbury comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Old Windsor and Wraysbury most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 70/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the SL4 postcode district. No category drops below 41/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: SL4 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
120.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 322 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Vehicle crime 94 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 91 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 87 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other theft 74 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
other 243 crimes
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  1. 1 Thames Street 80 crimes
  2. 2 Ouseley Road 46 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 40 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 12.1 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
67
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
41
4 schools in area · 12 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • King's Court First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Peter's Church of England Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wraysbury Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital4 mi
St Peter's Hospital5 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDatchet Health Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,945 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 183 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired21.8%Student8.9%Other inactive7.9%
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary16.1%
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership67.6%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
50
Sunnymeads 0.9 mi
Wraysbury 1.3 mi
Datchet 1.7 mi
J13 M25 2.1 mi
J13 M25 2.2 mi
J5 M4 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 23
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £592,500 43
Detached £785,000 15
Semi-detached £536,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£459k £588k £722k £852k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Old Windsor and Wraysbury a nice place to live?

Old Windsor and Wraysbury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Old Windsor and Wraysbury is 60/100, 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 Old Windsor and Wraysbury?

Old Windsor and Wraysbury has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 911 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Old Windsor and Wraysbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Old Windsor and Wraysbury are King's Court First School, St Peter's Church of England Middle School and The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Old Windsor and Wraysbury in total.

What are house prices like in Old Windsor and Wraysbury?

The current median house price in Old Windsor and Wraysbury is £592,500, around 108% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £785,000, semi-detached £536,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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