Beech Close Maidenhead
18 addresses across 1 postcode (SL6), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 44402384.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 16).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Windsor and Maidenhead costs £1,953 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Furze Platt, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Symons Medical Centre, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1996-2002 (16). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); rented (private) (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Windsor and Maidenhead in 2026-27: Band D £1,953 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,302 | £1,519 | £1,736 | £1,953 | £2,387 | £2,820 | £3,254 | £3,905 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (31% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- (Osbornes Garage) 55 St Marks Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 6DL (550 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 51 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL6 5ED | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Furze Platt 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Maidenhead 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Cookham 204,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Marks Crescent Maidenhead | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coachway High Wycombe | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Danes Court Car Park | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cromwell Road | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 20.9 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Symons Medical Centre | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Olive Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Berkshire Cds Headquarters | 270 m |
| Hospital | St Mark's Hospital | 270 m |
| Police station | Maidenhead Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Maidenhead Wessex Way | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oaken Grove Park 8.2 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Marks Crescent Allotments 1.3 ha | 60 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Robin Hood's Arbour, Maidenhead Thicket, Cookham, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood's Arbour, Maidenhead Thicket, Cookham | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Punt Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Maidenhead Thicket | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Beeching-grove Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Moor Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Bridge Eyot | Island | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
| Cookham Dean | Valley | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
None of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Windsor and Maidenhead: see them on the Windsor and Maidenhead page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courthouse Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 360 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alwyn Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Newlands Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Furze Platt Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Furze Platt Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Altwood Church of England School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Furze Platt Senior School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Maidenhead Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marks Local SL6 5DA | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Pyala Kebab Roll SL6 5BN | Mobile caterer | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Methodist Church SL6 5DQ | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Eat More Kale SL6 5EG | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Kiddies Cabin SL6 6DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Courtyard Cafe At St Marks Hospital SL6 6DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Wise Owls Club Ltd At Courthouse Junior School SL6 5HE | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Cater Link Ltd At Courthouse Junior School SL6 5HE | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2023 |
| ABM Catering @ Courthouse Junior School SL6 5HE | School/college/university | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The New Inn SL6 5HX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cater Link At Alwyn Infant School And Nursery SL6 6EU | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Alwyn Infant School SL6 6EU | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Best One SL6 5HQ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2022 |
| R F Hall SL6 5HQ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2022 |
| R K Newsagents SL6 5HQ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beech Close (7); On or near Corfe Place (5); On or near Baldwin Place (4); On or near Havelock Crescent (3); On or near Alwyn Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SL6 5ED: 18 addresses
Nearby streets
Taylors Court · St Mark's Crescent · Highfield Road · Baldwins Place · Fielding Road · Murrin Road · Pine Close · St Matthews Court · St Pauls Gardens · Corfe Place · Havelock Crescent · St Francis Road
All the streets in SL6 and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.