Windsor and Maidenhead: population and statistics
Windsor and Maidenhead has a population of 159,776 (2025) across 198.4 km², or 805 people per km². It ranks 160 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 159,776 residents
- 198.4 km²
- 805 people/km²
Windsor and Maidenhead in numbers
Population of Windsor and Maidenhead over time
Windsor and Maidenhead had 150,043 residents in 2015 and 159,776 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 153,991 |
| 2021 | 153,922 |
| 2022 | 155,140 |
| 2023 | 157,220 |
| 2024 | 158,760 |
| 2025 | 159,776 |
All indicators for Windsor and Maidenhead
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Windsor and Maidenhead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.3% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 223 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.4% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 125 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Windsor and Maidenhead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 68,020 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 159 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 25.8% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 220 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.1% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 178 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 60,929 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 161 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 74.7% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 252 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 24.2% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 73 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 66.8% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 167 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 20.6% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 88 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.6% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 230 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £575,036 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 18 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −3.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 339 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Windsor and Maidenhead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 77.2% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 143 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.9% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 112 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 2.1% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 131 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Windsor and Maidenhead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 10,220 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 88 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 64.0 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 24 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 9,230 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 84 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £47,387 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 27 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Windsor and Maidenhead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.9% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 111 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 260 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Windsor and Maidenhead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.7% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 263 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Windsor and Maidenhead ranks 21 by population.
Average house price: £575,036 in Windsor and Maidenhead, compared with an average of £392,981 in South East and £308,859 across the UK.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 64.0 per 1,000 in Windsor and Maidenhead, compared with an average of 48.7 per 1,000 in South East and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Average house price”: higher than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,789 football pitches.
- 2.8 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Slough, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Hillingdon (326,671 residents), 16 km away.
Business sectors: Windsor and Maidenhead
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.2% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.8
- Information and communication10.6% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×1.2
- Construction9.4% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
- Real estate4.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.8
Where is Windsor and Maidenhead?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Windsor and Maidenhead?
Windsor and Maidenhead has 159,776 residents (2025), ranking 160 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Windsor and Maidenhead?
Windsor and Maidenhead covers 198.4 km², with a density of 805 people per km².
Is the population of Windsor and Maidenhead growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Windsor and Maidenhead went from 150,043 to 159,776, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Windsor and Maidenhead?
Windsor and Maidenhead is in South East (region). Latitude 51.467, longitude −0.667.
Average house price: what is the figure for Windsor and Maidenhead?
In Windsor and Maidenhead, “Average house price” stands at £575,036 (2026), ranking 18 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Windsor and Maidenhead?
In Windsor and Maidenhead, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 64.0 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 24 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Which local authorities border Windsor and Maidenhead?
The nearest to Windsor and Maidenhead are Slough (7.9 km), Bracknell Forest (8.5 km), Runnymede (12 km), Spelthorne (12 km), Wokingham (13 km).