Maidenhead
| Maidenhead | |
|---|---|
| Market town | |
Clockwise from top: Maidenhead town hall, bridge on the River Thames, High Street, mosque and St Mary's church | |
Location within Berkshire | |
| Population | 67,375 (Built-up area, 2021) |
| OS grid reference | SU887812 |
| • London | 30 mi (48 km) |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Areas of the town | List
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| Post town | MAIDENHEAD |
| Postcode district | SL6 |
| Dialling code | 01628 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Royal Berkshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
Maidenhead is a market town in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in the county of Berkshire, England. It lies on the southwestern bank of the River Thames, which at this point forms the border with Buckinghamshire. In the 2021 Census, the Maidenhead built-up area had a population of 67,375. The town is 27 miles (43 km) west of Charing Cross, London and 13 miles (21 km) east-northeast of Reading.