Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

INSTITUTE ROAD, SL7 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INSTITUTE ROAD, SL7 1BN.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 62,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SL7 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SL7 1BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.0M. Property prices are trending up 561.8% year-on-year.

home £1,036,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SL7 1BN is a well-regarded residential area on Institute Road, 0.3km from Marlow in Marlow. Administratively it sits within Marlow ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.

For serious buyers, SL7 1BN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.0M, up 561.8% 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00090297 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL7 1BN. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,800,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,800,000

Flat

£ 272,000

1 sales · Mean £ 272,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SL7 1BN is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Shoplifting59
Other theft29
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Sir William Borlase's Grammar School

Outstanding1164 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School

Outstanding357 pupils0.6 km
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Foxes Piece School

Requires Improvement185 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.8 km
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Marlow Church of England Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.9 km
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Spinfield School

Good211 pupils1.1 km
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Bisham Church of England Academy

Good80 pupils1.1 km
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Great Marlow School

Good1442 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Marlow Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Carvells Newsagents0.2 km
  • Coles Trading Limited0.1 km
  • D & J News0.3 km
  • Glade Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Claytons Marlow0.5 km
  • The Duke0.7 km
  • The Marlow Club1.0 km
  • The Prince Of Wales0.2 km
  • The Ship Public House0.3 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Brutus0.3 km
  • Gail's Bakery0.2 km
  • PJ Investment Group1.0 km
  • Satollo0.2 km
  • The Cafe In The Park0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Laurents0.1 km
  • Marlow Diner0.8 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Vaasu By Atul Kochhar0.3 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Macdonald Compleat Angler0.4 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 Street0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Liston Road0.3 km
  • Spittal Street0.3 km
  • Court Garden Leisure Centre0.3 km