Pinkneys Green

Pinkneys Green is a pleasant and popular suburb of Maidenhead, Berkshire, largely made up of residential properties and about two miles north-west of the town centre. If you are looking to buy or rent property in Pinkneys Green there is a range of choices, including mid- to late-20th century detached homes, semi-detached houses, terrace and flats in a suburban setting. House-hunters will find anything from spacious detached homes to character cottages in a rural setting close to the local green.

Community

The heart of Pinkneys Green is in the name. The green is National Trust land and is a popular destination in East Berkshire for dog walking, horse riding and kite flying and an annual steam fair. Pinkneys Green boasts a cricket pitch where it is a common sight to see local and neighbouring teams in white flannels during the summer months. There are plenty of local amenities; St Mark's Methodist Church is nearby while the United Reformed Church sits adjacent to the Pinkneys Green Youth and Community Centre and close to Oaken Grove Park with its play area, tennis courts, bowling greens and weekend football pitches. Close to the local green are four country-style pubs and the area has a small arcade of local shops. There is also a dental surgery in Linden Avenue and Maidenhead's St Mark's Hospital is nearby.

Transport

Pinkneys Green is approximately a 35-minute walk from Maidenhead town centre, and whichever property you go for, you can rely on safe cycle routes from and to town. By car there is convenient access to the M4 and the M40, offering links to Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, in particular Marlow, High Wycombe and Henley on Thames. Pinkneys Green is ideal for commuters looking to buy or rent just outside of the hustle and bustle. The nearest railway stations to Pinkneys Green are Furze Platt Halt and Maidenhead, with an excellent service to London Paddington (approx 25 minutes) and other areas in East and West Berkshire.

Schools

Pinkneys Green is served by Alwyn County Infants School, Courthouse Junior School and Furze Platt Senior School. For those buying or renting a family home, all three schools in the area have excellent Ofsted and school performance tables reports. In the Maidenhead area children go to senior school at 11 years old and all five of the state senior schools in the town are comprehensive. One is a boys-only and one a girls-only school, and there are also several independent schools.