Saffron Close Datchet, Windsor and Maidenhead
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (SL3), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44401336.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £875,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 16 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 G; 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 Datchet, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Datchet Health Centre, about 300 m away.
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £875,000 | £875,000 | £875,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 4 SL3 9DU | Detached | £875,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2004 | 3 SL3 9DU | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 18 Oct 1996 | 3 SL3 9DU | Detached | £178,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band G (21% of about 1,520 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.
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, 16 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 17 homes the Environment Agency counts, 17 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL3 9DU | zone 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SL3 9DW | zone 3 | 12 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 18 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL3 9DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SL3 9DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Datchet 228,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Sunnymeads 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Windsor and Eton Riverside 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Green Lane Datchet | 390 m |
| Bus or coach station | Brunel Way Slough Town Centre | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Shepperton Ferry Landing | 13.6 km (8.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Horton Rd Car Park | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Datchet Health Centre | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Datchet Village Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Horton Road (Dental Surgery) | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Princess Margaret Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Langley Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Old Windsor, Old Windsor Cashzone | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.3 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | The Old Windsor Allotments 2.1 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Adelaide Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) west. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| The Royal Estate, Windsor: Windsor Castle and Home Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| The Royal Estate, Windsor: Frogmore Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Early medieval and medieval palace and associated monuments, Kingsbury | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sumptermead Ait | Island | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Lion Island | Island | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Ham Island | Island | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Brands Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Petershill Copse | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from aircraft, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Churchmead Church of England (VA) School | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datchet Hall SL3 9HR | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Little Cygnets- Datchet SL3 9EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Caterlink @ Datchet St Marys Primary SL3 9EJ | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Datchet St Mary's C of E Academy SL3 9EJ | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Miquill SL3 9EJ | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco SL3 9HE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Freddie's Kitchen SL3 9HB | Mobile caterer | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Nibbles SL3 9EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Alfie's SL3 9EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (41); On or near Elm Croft (5); On or near The Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 50% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 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) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 9 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
Nearby streets
Elm Croft · The Drive · Beaulieu Close · Montagu Road · The Paddock · Datchet Place · Marshfield · Percy Place · Green Lane · Allen Way · The Avenue · Manor House Lane
All the streets in SL3 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.