Area guide · Surrey Heath

Living in Windlesham

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

At a glance

Windlesham is a village in Surrey Heath, South East with a population of 3,706. The average house price is £780,234 and the overall crime rate is 52.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Windlesham ranks

Population

3,706

Avg House Price

£780,234

Crime Rate

52.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

409 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£39,738

Median Age

43.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Windlesham's detached homes (£1,008,242) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£345,917).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Windlesham prices have risen 9% over the last 9 years (£716,330 → £780,234).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£1,008,242	£823,750	30
Semi-Detached	£597,516	£607,500	16
Terraced	£539,583	£426,250	6
Flat	£345,917	£308,500	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Windlesham is 52.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Windlesham: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Windlesham Village Infant School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Windlesham averages 409 Mbps — 309% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Windlesham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.2
% Rated C or Above	68.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,193

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,706
Median Age	43.5
Median Household Income	£39,738
Employment Rate	62.5%
Owner Occupied	70.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	42%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Windlesham?

The average house price in Windlesham is £780,234 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Windlesham?

The most affordable entry point in Windlesham is a flat, with an average price of £345,917.

Is Windlesham a safe place to live?

Windlesham has a recorded crime rate of 52.9 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 Windlesham?

Windlesham has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Windlesham?

Average broadband download speeds in Windlesham are around 409 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.5% of premises.

How big is Windlesham?

Windlesham is a settlement in Surrey Heath with a population of approximately 3,706.

Most compared with

How does Windlesham stack up against its neighbours?

Addlestone

Windlesham

House price: £446,654 · £780,234
Crime rate: 70.8 · 52.9
Distance: 7.3 mi

Aldershot

Windlesham

House price: £360,986 · £780,234
Crime rate: N/A · 52.9
Distance: 9.4 mi

Arborfield Garrison

Windlesham

House price: £575,492 · £780,234
Crime rate: 40.9 · 52.9
Distance: 10.5 mi

Ascot and Sunningdale

Windlesham

House price: £1,205,601 · £780,234
Crime rate: 58.1 · 52.9
Distance: 2.3 mi

Ash and Ash Vale

Windlesham

House price: £421,078 · £780,234
Crime rate: 72 · 52.9
Distance: 8.2 mi

Ashford Common

Windlesham

House price: £401,849 · £780,234
Crime rate: 76 · 52.9
Distance: 10.1 mi

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