Maidenhead vs Windsor
A side-by-side comparison of two popular UK areas based on official data.
| Metric | Maidenhead | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Region | South East | South East |
| Type | Town | Town |
| Median price | £500k | £513k |
| Price change (YoY) | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 58 | 87 |
| Schools | 28 | 18 |
| Good/Outstanding | 23 | 18 |
| Transport | Good | Good |
| Population | 78,000 | 32,600 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Maidenhead or Windsor?
Maidenhead is more affordable with a median house price of £500k, compared to £513k in Windsor.
Is Maidenhead or Windsor safer?
Maidenhead has a lower crime rate at 58 per 1,000 residents, compared to 87 per 1,000 in Windsor. Crime data is from Police.uk.
Which has better schools, Maidenhead or Windsor?
Windsor has a higher proportion of Good or Outstanding schools at 100%, compared to 82% in Maidenhead. Ratings are from Ofsted.
Should I live in Maidenhead or Windsor?
It depends on your priorities. Maidenhead offers £500k median prices with good transport, while Windsor has £513k median prices with good transport. Compare the full data to decide which suits your needs.