SL7 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Institute Road, 0.2km from Marlow in Marlow. Administratively it sits within Marlow ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
Day-to-day life in SL7 1BL has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00090293 (shared with 297 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INSTITUTE ROAD, SL7 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INSTITUTE ROAD, SL7 1BL.
202
56
£ 62,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL7 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SL7 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 56, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL7 1BL. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Detached
£ 1,200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,200,000
Semi-Detached
£ 872,500
2 sales · Mean £ 872,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SL7 1BL is moderate at 51 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
Foxes Piece School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Marlow Church of England Infant School
Spinfield School
Bisham Church of England Academy
Great Marlow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Marlow Pharmacy0.1 km
- Carvells Newsagents0.2 km
- Coles Trading Limited0.2 km
- D & J News0.3 km
- Glade Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Claytons Marlow0.5 km
- The Duke0.7 km
- The Marlow Club1.0 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.3 km
- The Ship Public House0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Brutus0.3 km
- Gail's Bakery0.2 km
- PJ Investment Group1.0 km
- Satollo0.1 km
- The Cafe In The Park0.4 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Laurents0.1 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 Marlow0.9 km
- Glade End Guesthouse0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marlow0.5 km
- Cookham3.9 km
- Bourne End4.4 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Liston Road0.2 km
- Spittal Street0.3 km
- Spittal Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SL71BL · Data under Open Government Licence