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Living in Woodside: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woodside is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the SL4 postcode district, Woodside ranks 5th.

The SL4 district averages 61/100, putting Woodside 8 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Woodside sits 16 points above the SL4 district figure of 78/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: SL4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Woodside scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
550.4 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 71 crimes
↑ 667% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 1234% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 454% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 650% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brook Avenue 19 crimes
  2. 2 Race Track 18 crimes
  3. 3 King'S Ride 12 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 9.055 · PM2.5 7.007 · PM10 10.429 µg/m³
70
Green Space 39
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Cranbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital6.9 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E6.9 mi
Wexham Park Hospital7.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryAscot Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,802 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)96.7%
available across Bracknell Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.9%Retired24.6%Student4.8%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.5%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership72.3%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Bracknell Forest · 2026-27
A £1,510
B £1,762
C £2,013
D £2,265
E £2,768
F £3,272
G £3,775
H £4,530
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
20
Ascot 1.8 mi
Sunningdale 3.1 mi
Martins Heron 3.1 mi
J3 M3 5.1 mi
J8/9 M4 5.2 mi
J8/9 M4 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Woodside 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

Cranbourne 50 1.0 mi away ⇄
Winkfield 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ascot 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Row 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Street 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
North Ascot 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
South Ascot 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Oakley Green 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Windsor 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Newell Green 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fifield 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bishopsgate 53 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodside a nice place to live?

Woodside is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Woodside is 53/100, 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 Woodside?

Woodside is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodside?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodside is Cranbourne Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woodside in total.

Woodside in context

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Postcode districts in Woodside

SL4 61 ⇄

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