The Retreat Fifield, Windsor and Maidenhead
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (SL6), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 44401571.
- Flood: 7 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 Taplow, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 29 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 Ross Road Medical Centre, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (29% of about 720 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: yes, Windsor and Maidenhead.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Willow Manor, Fifield Road, Fifield, Maidenhead SL6 2PG: up to 6 homes, permissioned (80 m)
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, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL6 2PG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SL6 2PQ | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 28 m and 29 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL6 2PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SL6 2PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Taplow 529,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Maidenhead 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Burnham (Buckinghamshire) 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadow Way Fifield | 340 m |
| Bus or coach station | Brunel Way Slough Town Centre | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 16.1 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ross Road Medical Centre | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bupa Dental Care Windsor | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Huntercombe Manor Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Maidenhead Police Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Sectorsure Ltd - Queenshead Service Station Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | Unnamed 720 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Holyport Allotments 4,240 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Yew Tree Cottage, a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Barn at Stroud Farm, Approximately 35 Metres East of Stroud Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Stroud Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Eyot | Island | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Bray Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Bray Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Mount Scipett Copse | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Monkey Island | Island | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Windsor Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braywood CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holyport CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longlea Nursing Home SL6 2PG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 4 Good | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Fifield Inn SL6 2NX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 May 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manor Grove (4); On or near The Retreat (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 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) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Manor Grove · Meadow Way · Fifield 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.