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Area guide · Berkshire

Living in Maidenhead

A snapshot of life in Maidenhead, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Maidenhead is a town in Berkshire, South East with a population of 67,391. The average house price is £632,300 and the overall crime rate is 58.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Maidenhead ranks

Population

67,391

Avg House Price

£632,300

Crime Rate

58.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

81.2%

Avg Download Speed

398 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£35,552.7

Median Age

40.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Maidenhead's detached homes (£940,633) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£315,018).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Maidenhead prices have risen 8% over the last 9 years (£584,606 → £632,300).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£940,633£815,000293
Semi-Detached£563,050£530,000246
Terraced£494,460£465,000200
Flat£315,018£293,750292

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Maidenhead is 58.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Maidenhead: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

81.2% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools22
Primary17
Secondary5
% Top two bands81.2%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
All Saints Church of England Junior SchoolPrimaryInadequate
Altwood Church of England SchoolSecondaryGood
Alwyn Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Braywick Court SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Courthouse Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Cox Green SchoolSecondaryRequires improvement
Desborough CollegeSecondaryGood
Furze Platt Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Furze Platt Junior SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Furze Platt Senior SchoolSecondaryGood
Holyport CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Larchfield Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Lowbrook AcademyPrimaryGood
Newlands Girls' SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Oldfield Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Riverside Primary School and NurseryPrimaryGood
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School and NurseryPrimaryNo rating available
St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, MaidenheadPrimaryGood
Wessex Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Woodlands Park Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Maidenhead averages 398 Mbps — 298% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Maidenhead homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.3
% Rated C or Above69.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,143

Demographics & Economy

Population67,391
Median Age40.9
Median Household Income£35,552.7
Employment Rate61.8%
Owner Occupied61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified40.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Maidenhead?
The average house price in Maidenhead is £632,300 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Maidenhead?
The most affordable entry point in Maidenhead is a flat, with an average price of £315,018.
Is Maidenhead a safe place to live?
Maidenhead has a recorded crime rate of 58.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Maidenhead?
Maidenhead has 22 schools in total, with 81.2% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Maidenhead?
Average broadband download speeds in Maidenhead are around 398 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.5% of premises.
How big is Maidenhead?
Maidenhead is a settlement in Berkshire with a population of approximately 67,391.

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