Wellswood Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead
10 addresses across 1 postcode (SL5), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 44402460.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 1).
- 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 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 Ascot (Berks), about 840 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Allens Field, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 74 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kings Corner Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 220 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: 2003-2006 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (32% of about 760 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)
- Land west of St George's Lane, including Shorts Recycling, Ascot (370 m)
- Shorts Waste Transfer And Recycling Facility, St Georges Lane, Ascot SL5 7ET: up to 131 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Ascot Station Car Park: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Ascot Station, REC (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 10 addresses are between 74 m and 76 m above sea level (75 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL5 7EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ascot (Berks) 947,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Sunningdale 597,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Martins Heron 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Winkfield Road Ascot | 390 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bracknell Bus Station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Shepperton Ferry Landing | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 15.8 km (9.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kings Corner Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ascot Dental Practice | 220 m |
| Hospital | Heatherwood Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Ascot Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Barclays ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Allens Field 9.5 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,940 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Souls, a listed building (Grade II*), 950 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Souls | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Bell barrow on Bowledge Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Sunningdale Park (Civil Service College) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fireball Hill | Hill | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Man's Copse | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Platt's Firs | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Penslade Bottom | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Silwood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| China Island | Island | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 10 | 10 |
6 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ascot Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheapside CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges School SL5 7DZ | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Care UK At Larklands SL5 7EG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Hedone Ascot SL5 7EX | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Vall De Cavall SL5 7HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| DRZZL OIL LTD SL5 7HP | Manufacturers/packers | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St George'S Lane (7); On or near Steeple Point (7); On or near Carbery Lane (2); On or near Wells Lane (2); On or near Windsor Grey Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 45% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings DRZZL OIL LTD (manufacturers/packers, SL5 7HP) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SL5 7EA: 10 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Windsor Grey Close · Wells Lane · Steeple Point · Durning Place · Carbery Lane · St George's Lane · Sovereign Mews · Agincourt
All the streets in SL5 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.