neighbouring areas
| Ascot | Hungerford | Sandhurst | Windsor |
| Bracknell | Newbury | Slough | Wokingham |
| Crowthorne | Reading | Thatcham |
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Maidenhead is an affluent area with a population of around 60,000 and is part of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The area is essentially rural in character, with more than 1,000 acres of National Trust land in the north. Unemployment is at a low level in Windsor and Maidenhead, partly due to them being home to a number of large companies, including Hitachi Europe Ltd, Glaxo Smith Kline, Fujitsu Ltd and Toys 'R' Us Ltd. The village of Bray, which is a short distance from Maidenhead, is famous for being home to the Roux Brothers' Waterside Inn, and Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck. There is a wide variety of good quality houses for sale in Maidenhead, with prices varying, dependent on type of property and location.
Amenities for properties in Maidenhead
The area is considered by local residents to have a sense of community, with something for every member of the family, whether you have young children, teenagers; you are single, married or elderly. Families with children who are considering Maidenhead property will discover education standards in the Royal Borough are high. In 1998 it was the top unitary authority for GCSE results in England and it has retained this reputation for quality education ever since. When it comes to leisure and outings, you can choose from taking walks and having picnics along the banks of the Thames, shopping in the busy high street, or spending time at the local leisure centre, which has a swimming pool, fitness suite, racquet sports facilities, a crèche and a café.
Transport for Maidenhead
Residents of Maidenhead benefit from good transport links. The train journey into Paddington station in London is approximately 45 minutes (fast trains take just 25 minutes). By road Maidenhead is close to junction 8/9 on the M4 motorway, providing road links to London and the west country. The area is convenient for frequent fliers, as Heathrow Airport is approximately just 20 minutes from Maidenhead by car.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Maidenhead, you may also like to consider extending your search to include estate agents in Windsor, Reading and Ascot.
