SL7 1BA is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.2km from Marlow in Marlow. Administratively it sits within Marlow ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
Within the SL7 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00090293 (shared with 297 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SL7 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SL7 1BA.
202
56
£ 62,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL7 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SL7 1BA — age 56, 39% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (56) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL7 1BA. The average age is 55.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SL7 1BA is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Foxes Piece School
Marlow Church of England Infant School
Spinfield School
Bisham Church of England Academy
Great Marlow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Marlow Pharmacy0.1 km
- Carvells Newsagents0.3 km
- Coles Trading Limited0.1 km
- D & J News0.2 km
- Glade Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Claytons Marlow0.4 km
- The Duke0.6 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.3 km
- The Ship Public House0.2 km
- The Two Brewers0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Brutus0.2 km
- Gail's Bakery0.2 km
- Satollo0.1 km
- The Cafe In The Park0.3 km
- Zizzi's0.0 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Laurents0.0 km
- Marlow Diner0.8 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Vaasu By Atul Kochhar0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Macdonald Compleat Angler0.4 km
- Glade End Guesthouse0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marlow0.6 km
- Cookham4.0 km
- Bourne End4.5 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Court Garden Leisure Centre0.3 km
- West Street0.3 km
- Liston Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SL71BA · Data under Open Government Licence