Addlestone vs Maidenhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Addlestone wins on house prices with a 29% gap. Maidenhead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Maidenhead
£632,300
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Maidenhead
58.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Maidenhead
81.2%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Maidenhead
398.4
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Maidenhead
71.3
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Maidenhead
£35,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Maidenhead commands an average of £632,300, compared with £446,654 in Addlestone – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Maidenhead it is a flat at £315,018.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Maidenhead (£940,633 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Maidenhead experience less crime overall, with a rate of 58.2 per 1,000 versus 70.8 per 1,000 in Addlestone. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Maidenhead it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Addlestone, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.2% in Maidenhead. There are 4 schools in Addlestone and 22 in Maidenhead.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maidenhead School Inspection Breakdown
81.2% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 22 |
| Primary | 3 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone and 398.4 Mbps in Maidenhead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 97.5% in Maidenhead. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 72.9% in Maidenhead.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (438 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Addlestone, scoring 73 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Maidenhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,143 in Maidenhead. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Maidenhead.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £35,552.7 in Maidenhead. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 40.9 in Maidenhead. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 61.8% in Maidenhead. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 61.6% in Maidenhead. Addlestone has a population of 13,748 and Maidenhead has 67,391.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 67,391 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £35,552.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 40.3% |
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