SL7 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Carlton Place, 0.7km from Lock Island in Marlow. Administratively it sits within Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
For serious buyers, SL7 1AL is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £537k, down 10.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SL7 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00090289 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON PLACE, SL7 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON PLACE, SL7 1AL.
311
37
£ 62,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL7 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SL7 1AL's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £537k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL7 1AL. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 412,500
4 sales · Mean £ 405,000
Semi-Detached
£ 890,000
1 sales · Mean £ 890,000
Terraced
£ 800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 800,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL7 1AL has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Foxes Piece School
Great Marlow School
Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School
Marlow Church of England Infant School
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Bisham Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Marlow Pharmacy0.7 km
- Carvells Newsagents0.4 km
- Coles Trading Limited0.7 km
- D & J News0.9 km
- Glade Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Marlow Club0.4 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.5 km
- The Ship Public House0.9 km
- Marlow Rugby Union0.8 km
- The Two Brewers0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell @ The Cobham Centre0.5 km
- Brutus0.8 km
- Gail's Bakery0.8 km
- PJ Investment Group0.4 km
- Satollo0.7 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Laurents0.7 km
- Marlow Diner0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Vaasu By Atul Kochhar0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Macdonald Compleat Angler0.8 km
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow1.0 km
- Travelodge Marlow0.4 km
- Glade End Guesthouse0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marlow0.2 km
- Cookham3.5 km
- Bourne End3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Marlow Rail Station0.2 km
- Marlow Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SL71AL · Data under Open Government Licence