SL7 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Institute Road, 0.3km from Marlow in Marlow. Administratively it sits within Marlow ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SL7, SL7 1BJ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00090294 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INSTITUTE ROAD, SL7 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INSTITUTE ROAD, SL7 1BJ.
295
44
£ 62,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL7 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SL7 1BJ's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £1.3M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL7 1BJ. The average age is 44.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,375,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,392,500
Terraced
£ 630,000
1 sales · Mean £ 630,000
Detached
£ 675,000
1 sales · Mean £ 675,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL7 1BJ has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School
Foxes Piece School
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Marlow Church of England Infant School
Great Marlow School
Spinfield School
Bisham Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Marlow Pharmacy0.2 km
- Carvells Newsagents0.2 km
- Coles Trading Limited0.3 km
- D & J News0.4 km
- Glade Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Claytons Marlow0.6 km
- The Duke0.7 km
- The Marlow Club0.9 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.2 km
- The Ship Public House0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Brutus0.3 km
- Gail's Bakery0.3 km
- PJ Investment Group0.9 km
- Satollo0.2 km
- The Cafe In The Park0.5 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Laurents0.2 km
- Marlow Diner0.7 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Vaasu By Atul Kochhar0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Macdonald Compleat Angler0.5 km
- Travelodge Marlow0.8 km
- Glade End Guesthouse0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marlow0.4 km
- Cookham3.9 km
- Bourne End4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Liston Road0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
- Spittal Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SL71BJ · Data under Open Government Licence