SL7 1BY is a well-regarded residential area on Cromwell Gardens, 0.2km from Marlow in Marlow. Administratively it sits within Marlow ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
Day-to-day life in SL7 1BY 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00090293 (shared with 297 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL GARDENS, SL7 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL GARDENS, SL7 1BY.
202
56
£ 62,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL7 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SL7 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 56, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BY. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 335,000
19 sales · Mean £ 320,243
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SL7 1BY is moderate at 55 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
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Foxes Piece School
Marlow Church of England Infant School
Spinfield School
Great Marlow School
Bisham Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Marlow Pharmacy0.2 km
- Carvells Newsagents0.3 km
- Coles Trading Limited0.2 km
- D & J News0.2 km
- Glade Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
16 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
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Brutus0.2 km
- Gail's Bakery0.1 km
- Satollo0.1 km
- The Cafe In The Park0.4 km
- Zizzi's0.1 km
- + 32 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
- Laurents0.1 km
- Marlow Diner0.7 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Vaasu By Atul Kochhar0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Macdonald Compleat Angler0.5 km
- Glade End Guesthouse0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marlow0.6 km
- Cookham4.0 km
- Bourne End4.4 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Liston Road0.2 km
- Spittal Street0.2 km
- Spittal Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SL71BY · Data under Open Government Licence