Town Pop. 175

Living in Paley Street: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Paley Street scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Paley Street most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Among the 16 scored places sharing the SL6 postcode district, Paley Street ranks 6th.

Against the wider SL6 district average of 63/100, that is 11 points below. Its economic health score runs 20 points above the SL6 district's 77/100. Safety (92) and broadband (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SL6 postcode district.

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Paley Street scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
822.9 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 62 crimes
↑ 964% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 1466% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 2349% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 868% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ascot Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Drift Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Green Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 36
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital8.1 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital8.9 mi
Frimley Park Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodlands Park Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,106 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.3%Student7.2%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.5%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary11.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)43%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
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 E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Maidenhead 3.1 mi
Furze Platt 4.1 mi
Taplow 4.3 mi
J8/9 M4 1.6 mi
J8/9 M4 2.1 mi
J9A A404(M) 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
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 Paley Street 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

Touchen-end 43 0.7 mi away ⇄
Stud Green 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Jealott's Hill 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Holyport 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Fifield 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Woolley Green 66 2.6 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Street 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shurlock Row 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Waltham St Lawrence 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newell Green 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Winkfield 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bray 57 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Paley Street a nice place to live?

Paley Street is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Paley Street is 52/100, 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 Paley Street?

Paley Street is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 144 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Paley Street

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