Ray Street is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 8PW is located in the Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ray Street, Maidenhead, SL6 8PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 8PN, SL6 8NA, SL6 8PX, SL6 8PY, SL6 8ND, SL6 1FN, SL6 1AW, SL6 8RE, SL6 1AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL6 8PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.8% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.2% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 32.4% | -10.9% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 50.7% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.4% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 55.7% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 10.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 44.7% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.3% | 78.7% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 68.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 68.7% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 14.3% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 68.9% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 19.5% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.8% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ray Street was 110.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.0% lower than the Oldfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ray Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oldfield and the 64th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18B Ray Street, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2018-11-23 | £232,324 |
| 18A Ray Street, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2013-07-16 | £179,828 |
| 16 Ray Street, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2010-10-11 | £443,936 |
| 18A Ray Street, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2010-10-11 | £259,938 |
| 8 Ray Street, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2009-12-17 | £620,788 |
SL6 8PW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SL6 8PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 4,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School and Nursery Donnington Gardens , SL6 7JA | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Bray Road , SL6 1UE | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School Rectory Road , Taplow SL6 0ET | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cox Green School Highfield Lane , SL6 3AX | 3out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBWM Alternative Learning Provision Town Hall , St Ives Road SL6 8BY | 2out of 4 | 347 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Spice | 117 Bridge Road, Maidenhead | 67 yd | |
| Franca And Sons Island Piazza Cafe | Island Piazza Cafe, Ray Mill Island Off | 101 yd | |
| Maidenhead Synagogue | Grenfell Lodge, Ray Park Road | 277 yd | |
| Rank Catering At Tor | Tor, St Cloud Way | 451 yd | |
| Storia | 11 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark | 20 Ray Street, Maidenhead | 73 yd | |
| The Bear | 8 - 10 High Street, Maidenhead | 625 yd | |
| A Hoppy Place | Unit C, Trinity Place | 729 yd | |
| The Maidens Head | 34 High Street, Maidenhead | 731 yd | |
| The Corner House | 43 Queen Street, Maidenhead | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 127 Bridge Road, Maidenhead | 67 yd | |
| The Lord Grenfell | Lord Grenfell, 22 Oldfield Road | 294 yd | |
| The Golden Phoenix | 5 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 471 yd | |
| Chicken Grill | Marrakech Takeaway, 1A Bridge Avenue | 512 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza House, 5 Glynwood House | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 48 Moorbridge Road | 396 yd | |
| Alma Delicatessen | 26 - 32 High Street, Maidenhead | 709 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Providence House, Providence Place | 735 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 74 High Street, Maidenhead | 905 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 42 - 44 Nicholsons Walk | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Maidenhead) (Closed) Crown Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| Magnet Leisure Centre MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA HOLMANLEAZE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| Desborough Bowls Club (Closed) YORK ROAD | indoor bowls | 768 yd |
| York Road YORK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 834 yd |
| St Josephs Parish Centre Cookham Road | 893 yd | |
| Claires Court Senior Boys Ray Mill Road East | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Desborough Bowls Club GREEN LANE | indoor bowls | 982 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidenhead) GRENFELL PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,088 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.