Town Pop. 170

Living in West End (Windsor and Maidenhead): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the RG10 postcode district, West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) ranks 11th. Against the wider RG10 district average of 52/100, that is 10 points below. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG10 postcode district.

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West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
247.1 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 16 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 262% 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
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.661 · PM2.5 6.834 · PM10 10.679 µg/m³
72
Green Space 34
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 6 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 Hospital5.9 mi
Wexham Park Hospital10.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital10.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryTwyford Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,456 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Twyford 2 mi
Wargrave 3.1 mi
Shiplake 3.9 mi
J10 M4 2.9 mi
J9B A404(M) 3.8 mi
J10 M4 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
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 West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) 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

Waltham St Lawrence 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
Shurlock Row 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
Hare Hatch 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hurst 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Wokingham) 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Knowl Hill 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wargrave 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Littlewick Green 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Charvil 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woolley Green 66 3.0 mi away ⇄
Paley Street 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Binfield 56 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) a nice place to live?

West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) 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 West End (Windsor and Maidenhead)?

West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) 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 West End (Windsor and Maidenhead)?

Among the top-rated schools in West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) is Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) in total.

West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) in context

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Postcode districts in West End (Windsor and Maidenhead)

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