Fishery sits within Maidenhead and draws together a set of neighbourhoods that share a strong family-friendly character, good schools and consistently falling crime rates. Outstanding-rated primaries crop up across the area, from St Luke's CofE and Furze Platt Junior to options near Oldfield and Riverside, alongside well-regarded secondaries like Newlands Girls' School and Burnham Grammar. Healthcare provision is solid too, with multiple GP practices, dentists and a hospital all within easy reach. Air quality is good throughout, and each pocket offers a settled, low-crime environment that's proving popular with families and professionals alike. Transport and property patterns vary depending on which part of Fishery you're looking at. Boyn Hill and Oldfield benefit from direct rail access, including the Elizabeth line, making central London a realistic commute, while Cliveden and Belmont lean more towards car-dependent living with strong motorway links via the M4 and M40. House prices climb as you move towards the riverside areas, with Riverside and Oldfield commanding over £980,000 for detached homes, whereas Belmont and St Mary's offer comparatively better value, and Boyn Hill stands out for more affordable flats and terraces. Remote working is common across the suburb, with around half of residents in Belmont and St Mary's working from home. Day-to-day amenities tend to sit just outside individual neighbourhood boundaries, with residents heading into central Maidenhead for wider shopping, dining and entertainment, though St Mary's bucks this trend with a good local mix of restaurants, pubs and shops on its own doorstep. Green space and sports facilities are a recurring strength, particularly around Oldfield, and the overall picture is one of quiet, well-connected residential living that suits families and commuters looking for safety, decent schools and a manageable journey into London or Maidenhead's centre.