With a rich, historic ambience and a bustling high street, Windsor’s undeniable charm continues to attract people to the area from all over the world. Located less than 25 miles from central London, the town attracts those who want to escape the everyday mania of the capital, whilst still only being a stone’s throw away.

The town is surrounded by excellent schools and colleges, hence its appeal to families and students alike. Windsor Castle stands proudly at the centre, coveting a royal heritage to explore and driving the local economy. Windsor is small enough that everywhere is walkable, yet large enough to be thriving with exciting and diverse events for all budgets.

A multitude of outdoor open spaces for the public to enjoy helps maintain a balance between urban life and nature. These qualities encourage more people to move to Windsor each year. 

According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2021 census revealed a 6.2% population growth in the Windsor and Maidenhead area over the ten-year period since 2011. 

However, this influx of new Windsor-dwellers, as well as lower interest rates on property, has come with an inevitable rise in house prices. 

The UK House Price Index demonstrated that the average house price in the Windsor and Maidenhead region has increased by 51% since December 2013, with properties now averaging around £555,700, up from £368,000 only ten years ago.

This figure reflects an average of all properties sold during that period, regardless of size, location and amenities. Estate agent websites show that a four-bedroom house in the centre of Windsor could now set you back up to £1,000,000, making the town an unviable option for most young working-class families looking to settle in a comfortably-sized house.

Unfortunately, prices are projected to continue to rise with supply. It may, sadly, be time to start looking elsewhere unless schemes actively intervene to give equity of opportunity to local families keen to stay and work where they were raised.