SL6 8TH postcode in Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead
SL6 8TH is a postcode in Maidenhead, in the Riverside ward of Windsor and Maidenhead. It is in the Maidenhead parliamentary constituency and the Thames Valley police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SL6 8TH is, and what is near it
- SL6 8TH
- Other postcodes in SL6 8: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 8 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5321, longitude -0.7034)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SL6 8TH?
- Windsor and MaidenheadCouncil, for all local services Windsor and Maidenhead: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SL6 8TH Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Thames ValleyPolice force area
- MaidenheadParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Mr Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat), as Parliament lists them. Contact Mr Joshua Reynolds
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SL6 8TH?
Every home and business at SL6 8TH can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SL6 8TH?
BinDayBuddy has not read Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead's days for SL6 8TH today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for SL6 8TH on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SL6 8TH at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 35 homes and businesses at SL6 8TH. 26 are in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 9 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Windsor and Maidenhead
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SL6 8TH: 1,997 properties in Windsor and Maidenhead are at high risk (2.5% of all its properties). All the figures for Windsor and Maidenhead
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SL6 8TH is in 3 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 17:20 on 22 October 2026.
- River Thames at Maidenhead to Windsor and EtonFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Thames at Maidenhead to Windsor and Eton
- Groundwater flooding in East MaidenheadFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Groundwater flooding in East Maidenhead
- River Thames from Maidenhead to Windsor and EtonFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Thames from Maidenhead to Windsor and Eton
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 17:20 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SL6 8TH?
Homes in SL6 8 sold for a typical £545,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 105 sales, up 9.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £825,000 29 sales
- Semi-detached £624,000 15 sales
- Terraced £542,500 18 sales
- Flat or maisonette £280,000 43 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SL6 district: a typical £508,750 from 846 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SL6 8TH
HM Land Registry records 3 standard sales of homes in SL6 8TH from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 30 April 2025. The middle sale was £620,000, from £550,000 to £680,000. Across SL6 8, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £545,000. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SL6 8TH?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 920 homes in the neighbourhood around SL6 8TH. The largest share of them, 25%, are in council tax band E. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (28%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Windsor and Maidenhead for 2026‑27: £1,953. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,302 (band A) to £3,905 (band H); band E, the most common, is £2,387.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 10 (1%) | £1,302 |
| Band B | withheld | £1,519 |
| Band C | about 90 (10%) | £1,736 |
| Band D | about 190 (21%) | £1,953 |
| Band E | about 230 (25%) | £2,387 |
| Band F | about 170 (18%) | £2,820 |
| Band G | about 220 (24%) | £3,254 |
| Band H | about 10 (1%) | £3,905 |
When the homes were built
- 3% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- 3% 1919 to 1939
- 28% 1945 to 1964
- 26% 1965 to 1982
- 9% 1983 to 1999
- 6% 2000 to 2009
- 20% 2010 to 2019
- 3% 2020 or later
Averages for Windsor and Maidenhead before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SL6 8TH is in (ONS area E01016583), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SL6 8TH?
The nearest open schools to SL6 8TH, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SL6 8TH?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SL6 8TH is Furze Platt Rail Station, 1.7 km away in a straight line.
- Furze Platt Rail Station Railway station 1.7 kmCycle
- Taplow Rail Station Railway station 1.8 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
8 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Boulters Gardens, 157 m away.
More stations near SL6 8TH, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SL6 8TH?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SL6 8TH, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Rosemead Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01628 622023 750 mWalk
- The Cedars Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01628 620458 1.4 kmCycle
- Claremont Holyport Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01628 624469 1.4 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SL6 8TH?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SL6 8TH, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Pod Point Charging point · 5 chargers 2.0 kmCycle
- Connected curb Charging point · No details mapped 2.2 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SL6 8TH?
The nearest to the centre of SL6 8TH, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Acorn Dental Care Phone 01628 778877 1.2 kmWalk
- A J Crosbie and Associates Phone 01628 623584 1.4 kmCycle
- Damira Maidenhead Phone 01628 621526 1.5 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SL6 8TH?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- St Marks Hospital 3.0 kmCycle
- Berkshire Grove Hospital 6.6 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SL6 8TH?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SL6 8TH, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Herewards House Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report May 2026 · Phone 01628 629038 750 mWalk
- Nightingales Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01628 621494 1.0 kmWalk
- Boulters Lock Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2026 · Phone 01628 634985 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SL6 8TH?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SL6 8TH, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Bridge Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01628 623125 1.0 kmWalk
- Park Pharmacy Mon 8am to 6:30pm; Tue to Fri 8am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01628 628277 1.4 kmCycle
- Boots, 54-58 High Street Mon to Sat 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sun 11am to 5pm 1.6 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SL6 8TH?
The nearest vets to the centre of SL6 8TH on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Summerleaze Vet Hospital Phone +44 1628 628121 750 mWalk
- The Pines Vet Clinic 3.6 kmCycle
- Family Friends Vets 4.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SL6 8TH in a conservation area?
The centre of SL6 8TH is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SL6 8TH?
Police.uk records 123 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SL6 8TH in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 8, bicycle theft 5, drugs 4, theft from the person 2, burglary 1, other crime 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SL6 8TH
- Ward
- Riverside
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Maidenhead
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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