Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

CARLTON PLACE, SL7 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON PLACE, SL7 1AL.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 62,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Foxes Piece School

Requires Improvement185 pupils0.3 km
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Great Marlow School

Good1442 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School

Outstanding357 pupils0.9 km
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Marlow Church of England Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.1 km
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Sir William Borlase's Grammar School

Outstanding1164 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.2 km
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Bisham Church of England Academy

Good80 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

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

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