Town Pop. 169

Living in Water Oakley: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Water Oakley scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 11 scored places in the SL4 postcode district. The SL4 district averages 61/100, putting Water Oakley 19 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 16 points above the SL4 district's 78/100. For the surrounding area, see SL4 postcode district.

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Water Oakley scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
562.1 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 33 crimes
↑ 486% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 1929% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 1045% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 684% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 1010% 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
64
Air Quality NO₂ 10.8 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
68
Green Space 56
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital5.1 mi
Hillingdon Hospital9.3 mi
St Peter's Hospital9.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Village Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,743 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 3 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
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
33
Taplow 2.2 mi
Burnham 2.6 mi
Maidenhead 2.7 mi
J7 M4 1.6 mi
J7 M4 1.7 mi
J8/9 M4 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Water Oakley 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

Fifield 51 0.9 mi away ⇄
Oakley Green 50 1.0 mi away ⇄
Dorney Reach 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bray 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Holyport 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Eton Wick 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stud Green 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Windsor 63 2.1 mi away ⇄
Touchen-end 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Taplow 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Maidenhead 66 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cranbourne 50 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Oakley a nice place to live?

Water Oakley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Water Oakley is 42/100, 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 Water Oakley?

Water Oakley 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.

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Postcode districts in Water Oakley

SL4 61 ⇄

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