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Living in Waltham St Lawrence: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Waltham St Lawrence scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Waltham St Lawrence most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 6/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the RG10 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the RG10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. On broadband specifically, Waltham St Lawrence sits 31 points above the RG10 district figure of 53/100. For the surrounding area, see RG10 postcode district.

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Waltham St Lawrence scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Milley Road 5 crimes
  2. 2 Neville Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.676 · PM2.5 6.841 · PM10 10.783 µg/m³
72
Green Space 31
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Waltham St Lawrence Primary 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
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital6.3 mi
Wexham Park Hospital10.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital11.3 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 surgeryTwyford Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,995 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed1.9%Retired24.3%Student4.5%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary12.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.9%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Twyford 2.3 mi
Wargrave 3 mi
Shiplake 3.6 mi
J9B A404(M) 3 mi
J9B A404(M) 3.2 mi
J8/9 M4 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Waltham St Lawrence 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

West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Knowl Hill 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Shurlock Row 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hare Hatch 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Littlewick Green 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Wokingham) 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Woolley Green 66 2.3 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Windsor and Maidenhead) 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wargrave 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hurst 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Paley Street 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Crazies Hill and Cockpole Green 45 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waltham St Lawrence a nice place to live?

Waltham St Lawrence has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Waltham St Lawrence is 46/100, 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 Waltham St Lawrence?

Waltham St Lawrence is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Waltham St Lawrence?

Among the top-rated schools in Waltham St Lawrence is Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Waltham St Lawrence in total.

Waltham St Lawrence in context

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Postcode districts in Waltham St Lawrence

RG10 52 ⇄

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