MaidenheadSL6
Windsor and Maidenhead · South East
Maidenhead (SL6) demonstrates rental-focused dynamics characteristic of pre-cursor gentrification stages. Over five years, rental growth averaged 5.4% annually whilst capital appreciation lagged at 0.9%, indicating stronger yields than price-led returns. Population expansion remained modest at 0.6%, suggesting limited demand-side pressure from demographic shifts. The district's trajectory score of 56.5/100 places it in the 83rd percentile nationally, reflecting solid fundamentals relative to comparable areas. This combination—modest price growth paired with sustained rental expansion against stable population levels—characterises a market where income returns currently outpace capital gains.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Maidenhead · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.4 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by risk.
212 planning applications submitted in SL6 over the last six months.
- Replacement of entrance door, side panel and curtain walling glazing above within entrance foyer; replacement of 9 other entrance doors and refurbishment of existing windowsFeb 2026 · Decided
Maidenhead (SL6) common questions
Is Maidenhead up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Maidenhead (SL6) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 16% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Maidenhead safe?
Maidenhead has a safety score of 73/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Maidenhead?
The average property price in Maidenhead (SL6) is £485k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Maidenhead?
The median monthly rent in Maidenhead (SL6) is £1,448 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Maidenhead?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bourne End (SL8), Slough (SL1), Slough (SL2), Crowthorne (RG45), High Wycombe (HP10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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