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Maidenhead house prices in 2026: what homes are really selling for
The median home in Maidenhead sold for £512,000 in the 12 months to June 2026, up 0.4% on £510,000 a year earlier, according to J Scott & Co’s analysis of HM Land Registry data. Maidenhead is a town of two markets: family houses in the villages and outer estates, and leasehold flats close to the station and town centre, where the Elizabeth line now runs direct trains into central London.
Last updated November 2026 | By Tamseel Din, Director, J Scott & Co Solicitors
- Median sale price, 12 months to June 2026
- £512,000
- Change on the year before
- +0.4%
- Share of sales that were leasehold
- 26.9%
- Homes sold for £500,000 or less
- 48%
Prices by property type
| Property type | Sales | Median, 12 months to June 2026 | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 290 | £844,000 | £859,500 | -1.8% |
| Semi-detached | 259 | £535,000 | £545,000 | -1.8% |
| Terraced | 187 | £465,000 | £469,000 | -0.9% |
| Flat | 263 | £295,000 | £300,000 | -1.7% |
| All homes | 999 | £512,000 | £510,000 | +0.4% |
Detached homes were the most common sale in Maidenhead, at 290 of 999 sales. The middle 80% of homes sold for between £275,000 and £1,020,000.
Four years of prices
| Year | Detached | Semi-detached | Terraced | Flat | All homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £865,000 | £525,000 | £450,000 | £315,000 | £475,000 |
| 2023 | £825,000 | £516,000 | £456,625 | £300,000 | £445,094 |
| 2024 | £879,000 | £535,000 | £450,000 | £297,000 | £480,500 |
| 2025 | £840,000 | £545,000 | £465,000 | £310,000 | £510,000 |
Across all homes, the Maidenhead median moved from £475,000 in 2022 to £510,000 in 2025 (+7.4%). Flats moved from £315,000 to £310,000 (-1.6%).
What your budget buys
| Price band | Share of Maidenhead sales, 12 months to June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Under £250,000 | 7.3% |
| £250,000 to £300,000 | 6.8% |
| £300,000 to £500,000 | 33.8% |
| Over £500,000 | 52.1% |
14.1% of Maidenhead homes sold for under £300,000, the most a first-time buyer can pay with no Stamp Duty. 47.9% sold for £500,000 or less, the limit for first-time buyer relief; above that, first-time buyers pay the standard rates on the whole price.
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Prices by area
| Postcode | Sales | Median price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL6 9 | 58 | £664,000 | Includes Cookham |
| SL6 5 | 72 | £607,500 | |
| SL6 6 | 129 | £575,000 | |
| SL6 3 | 125 | £570,000 | |
| SL6 2 | 123 | £557,000 | |
| SL6 8 | 127 | £520,000 | |
| SL6 0 | 71 | £490,000 | |
| SL6 4 | 85 | £460,000 | |
| SL6 7 | 118 | £418,500 | |
| SL6 1 | 91 | £385,000 | Town centre, 63% flats |
The gap between the town centre and the villages is wide. The median sale in SL6 9, which includes Cookham, was £664,000, against £385,000 in SL6 1, the town centre, where 63% of sales were flats. SL6 7 is also below the town median because a third of its sales are flats.
Only areas with at least 40 sales in the 12 months to June 2026 are shown.
Flats versus houses since 2022
Comparing like with like (homes that had been lived in before, not new builds), resale leasehold flats in Maidenhead have moved in line with houses: flats fell 2.3% between the first half of 2022 and the first half of 2026, from £290,000 to £283,250, and resale houses fell 2.7% (J Scott Flat Market Index 2026).
Across the wider Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead the picture is weaker for flats: resale flats fell 8.9% over the same period while houses fell 0.8%.
Resale leasehold flat sales fell 7.5% between 2022 and 2025 (295 to 273), close to the 9.8% fall for resale houses.
In the 12 months to June 2026 the median freehold home in Maidenhead sold for £605,000 and the median leasehold home for £300,000.
What buyers are asking us to quote for
Across 35 purchase quotes generated by J Scott for SL6 postcodes in 2026, the median price was £450,000, 34.3% of purchases were leasehold and 5.7% of buyers had no mortgage (J Scott Move Index 2026).
Buying in Maidenhead: what we check
- Flood risk: homes near the Thames and its tributaries can sit in a flood zone. We read the environmental and flood searches with you, and check that buildings insurance is available on normal terms before you exchange.
- Leasehold flats near the station and town centre: lease length, ground rent, service charges and the managing agent’s pack are what slow flat purchases here. We request them on day one.
- Planning and conservation: searches come from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Parts of Maidenhead and Cookham are in conservation areas, which limit alterations, so we check what has been done to the property and whether it had permission.
Selling in Maidenhead: what to have ready
- Order your managing agent’s leasehold pack as soon as a flat goes on the market; it often takes two to four weeks.
- Find planning permissions and building regulations certificates for extensions and loft conversions before you accept an offer.
- If your home is near the river, have any flood history and insurance details ready, because buyers will ask.
We act for Maidenhead buyers and sellers from our Maidenhead office at 47 High Street, or by phone and video. Get an instant conveyancing quote or call 01628 777233.
How we worked this out
We analysed HM Land Registry Price Paid Data for standard residential sales (category A). "12 months to June 2026" compares July 2025 to June 2026 with July 2024 to June 2025; the latest months are left out because sales take time to be registered. Yearly figures are full calendar years. The flats versus houses comparison uses resale homes only (not new builds) for January to June 2022 and January to June 2026, because new builds take longer to appear in the data. Area figures are shown only with at least 40 sales. Medians are not adjusted for the mix of homes sold. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Cite this data
J Scott & Co Solicitors, Maidenhead House Prices 2026, jscottlegal.co.uk/insights/maidenhead-house-prices.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Maidenhead?
The median price of a home sold in Maidenhead was £512,000 in the 12 months to June 2026, based on 999 sales registered with HM Land Registry. Detached homes had a median of £844,000, semi-detached £535,000, terraced £465,000 and flats £295,000.
Are house prices rising in Maidenhead?
Yes: the median was +0.4% on the year before. Over four years, resale flats fell 2.3% while resale houses fell 2.7%, so the direction depends on what you are buying or selling.
What is the cheapest area to buy in Maidenhead?
Of the Maidenhead postcode areas with at least 40 sales, SL6 1 had the lowest median at £385,000 in the 12 months to June 2026. SL6 9 had the highest at £664,000.
How much do first-time buyers pay in Stamp Duty in Maidenhead?
First-time buyers pay no Stamp Duty on the first £300,000 and 5% on the part between £300,000 and £500,000. 14% of Maidenhead homes sold for under £300,000. Above £500,000 the relief does not apply, and that covered 52.1% of Maidenhead sales.
How long does conveyancing take?
A straightforward purchase often takes 10 to 16 weeks from offer to completion. Leasehold flats, new builds and chains usually take longer. We give you an estimate once we have seen the title and the search results.
Can you act for me if I am buying in Maidenhead?
Yes. We act for Maidenhead clients from our Maidenhead office at 47 High Street, or by phone, email and video. You can get an instant conveyancing quote online.
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