Ray Drive
Windsor and Maidenhead, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £355,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Ray Drive is located in Windsor and Maidenhead, near Maidenhead. Crime is around average for the area, with 131 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 42% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 158m away. The median property price is £355,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 359m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Ray Drive, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- sk:n 1179m · 15 min walk
- The Harley Medical Group 1179m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Reitlinger Open Space 294m · 4 min walk
- The Moor 340m · 4 min walk
- Guards Club Park 370m · 5 min walk
- Riverside Gardens 575m · 7 min walk
schools (4)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 1112m · 14 min walk
- Forest Bridge School 1256m · 16 min walk
- Riverside Primary School and Nursery 1334m · 17 min walk
- Braywick Court School 1882m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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