Map & location
Overview
SL6 1LX covers part of Maidenhead town centre, centred around the High Street and its surrounding retail and commercial streets. Maidenhead is a prosperous market town in Berkshire, situated on the south bank of the River Thames roughly equidistant between London and Reading. The town centre here features a mix of independent shops, national retailers, restaurants and offices, making it a lively hub for both residents and visitors across the borough.
The area is well connected, benefiting from excellent road links via the A4 Bath Road and the M4 motorway, as well as a mainline railway that places central London within approximately 40 minutes. Ongoing regeneration, including development around the Broadway and the wider town centre, continues to attract new businesses and residents to Maidenhead, reinforcing its status as one of Berkshire's most commercially active centres.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £380,000, around 24% below the wider SL6 district average of £496,934 (HM Land Registry, 498 recent sales).
Getting here
Maidenhead town centre is directly accessible via the A4 (Bath Road) and the A308, with junction 8/9 of the M4 motorway just a short drive to the south. Local bus services run through the town centre along the High Street and Broadway, connecting surrounding neighbourhoods and villages. The town is also well served by cycling routes along the Thames towpath and dedicated cycle lanes within the urban area. Pedestrians benefit from a largely pedestrianised High Street core, making the town centre easy to navigate on foot.
What it's famous for
Maidenhead is best known for its riverside location on the Thames, with Boulters Lock and Maidenhead Bridge drawing visitors during the summer. The town has a proud Victorian heritage linked to the famous Brunel railway bridge — the Sounding Arch, completed in 1838 — which still carries trains over the Thames nearby. Maidenhead was long associated with the Edwardian leisure scene immortalised in Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat, and the riverside continues to be a popular spot for boating and waterside dining. The town is also home to Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, a respected regional arts venue.
Services & facilities
Unitary authority providing all local government services for the area
Public library on St Ives Road offering books, digital access and events
Post Office counter services available in the town centre
RBWM administrative offices and civic venue in Maidenhead
Thames Valley Police local station serving the Maidenhead area
Tourist attractions
Popular town-centre park with play areas and open green space
~400 mHistoric Thames crossing with pleasant riverside walks nearby
~800 mWell-regarded regional arts centre with theatre, cinema and classes
~1 kmScenic Thames lock popular for boating and riverside strolling
~1.2 kmBrunel's Grade I-listed brick arch bridge spanning the Thames at Maidenhead
~1.5 kmMain indoor shopping mall in the heart of Maidenhead town centre
~200 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
SL68AN · 01628 624469
~200 mSL68AJ · 01628 620458
~300 mSL68BY · 01628 683559
~600 mPharmacies
SL68AG · 01628 580264
~50 mSL61PY
~150 mSL61LL · 01628 782918
~250 mDentists
SL61QZ
~50 mSL61NB
~100 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, St Luke's CofE Primary School, is ~550 m away.
Academy converter
~550 mPupil referral unit
~600 mCommunity school
~850 mOther independent school
~900 mAcademy sponsor led
~950 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Mix of national chains and independent retailers along the pedestrianised core
Modern office buildings around Broadway attracting financial and tech firms
Concentration of restaurants, cafés and bars around the High Street and Queen Street
Accountancy, legal and consultancy firms based in town centre offices
Gyms & leisure
Central park with sports pitches and a children's play area
~400 mDiverse programme of live theatre, film and community events
~1 kmTraffic-free riverside walking and cycling path heading east and west
~700 mCouncil-run leisure centre with pool, gym and fitness classes
~600 mLong-established parkland golf course on the edge of town
~2 kmService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available across Maidenhead town centre
Cable broadband and TV services available in the SL6 area
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone all provide strong coverage in Maidenhead centre
Water and sewerage services for the SL6 postcode area
Electricity distribution network operator for Berkshire
Residential & community
Apartments and converted commercial buildings sit alongside Victorian terraces
Ongoing mixed-use redevelopment bringing new apartments and retail to the centre
Edwardian and Victorian houses found on streets close to the town centre
Most residential stock is owner-occupied; private rental sector also present
Transport
Train & Tube
Brock Lane Taxi Rank
Maidenhead
St Ives Road Taxi Rank
Maidenhead
Corner House Taxi Rank
Maidenhead
Nicholsons Lane Taxi Rank
Maidenhead
Bus stops
High Street (Stop A)
Town-centre stops served by routes towards Slough, Windsor, Reading and local villages
Broadway Bus Stops
Frequent services connecting Maidenhead town centre with outlying estates and neighbouring towns
Cycle hire
Thames Towpath Cycle Route
Traffic-free National Cycle Network route along the River Thames
Town Centre Cycle Stands
Secure cycle parking available at Nicholsons car park and around the High Street
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Nicholsons Multi-Storey Car Park
EV charging points available within the main town-centre car park
Broadway Car Park
Additional EV charging bays in the Broadway surface car park
Defibrillators
Maidenhead Town Hall
Public-access defibrillator at the civic centre entrance
Postboxes & Post Office
Maidenhead Post Office
Full post office counter services in the town centre
Fuel stations
BP Maidenhead
Petrol station on the approach roads to the town centre
Places of worship
The parish church of Maidenhead, on St Mary's Road near the town centre
~500 mCatholic parish church serving Maidenhead, on St Joseph's Road
~700 mMethodist congregation with regular services and community activities
~400 mMosque serving the local Muslim community
~1.2 kmCrime & safety
Police recorded 216 street-level crimes within about a mile of here in the latest month, most commonly violent Crime.
216 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
Housing & utilities
Town centre features apartments, converted offices and Victorian terraced streets
Proximity to London and M4 corridor keeps demand consistently strong
New residential units coming forward as part of broader town-centre redevelopment
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Accessible green spaces within easy walking distance of the town centre
Town centre traffic contributes to locally elevated NO₂ levels on key roads
Some riverside areas of Maidenhead have managed flood-risk zones; town centre itself is lower risk
Typical town-centre ambient noise from traffic and the nearby railway line
FAQs
Where exactly is the SL6 1LX postcode?
SL6 1LX is located in Maidenhead town centre, Berkshire, within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. It covers streets in the core retail and commercial heart of the town, close to the High Street and the Broadway.
What is Maidenhead town centre like?
Maidenhead town centre is a prosperous, well-connected commuter town with a mix of national retailers, independent shops, cafés and offices. It has a vibrant arts scene, a pleasant riverside on the Thames, and ongoing regeneration is bringing new apartments and commercial space to the area.
Which council is responsible for SL6 1LX?
SL6 1LX falls within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM), a unitary authority responsible for all local government services including planning, refuse, and social care.
Which parliamentary constituency does SL6 1LX fall in?
SL6 1LX is in the Maidenhead parliamentary constituency.
What schools are near SL6 1LX?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Maidenhead town-centre area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get to Maidenhead town centre by public transport?
Maidenhead town centre is served by frequent bus routes connecting it to Slough, Windsor, Reading and surrounding villages. The town also has a mainline railway station within easy walking distance of the postcode. The M4 motorway (junctions 8/9) is close by for drivers.
Is SL6 1LX a good area to live?
Maidenhead town centre is generally considered a desirable and low-deprivation area. It offers strong transport links, good schools, a lively high street and access to the Thames riverside, making it popular with families and commuters alike.
What is the nearest green space to SL6 1LX?
Kidwells Park is the closest town-centre green space, approximately 400 metres from the postcode, offering open lawns, play areas and sports pitches. The Thames towpath is also accessible within a short walk, providing riverside walking and cycling.
Useful links
Official records and property listings for SL6 1LX: