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SL7

MARLOW

Berkshire, South East, England

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SL7 is the postcode district for MARLOW, located in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £826,612
1yr change ▼ 12.0%
Crime 72% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£826,612

▼ 12.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

188% above national avg

Crime Rate

23.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

72% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

316 Mbps

Property Prices in SL7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SL7 is £826,612, which is 41% above the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in SL7 cost 188.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SL7 have fallen 12.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,162,543 285
Semi-detached £703,901 177
Terraced £628,044 208
Flat £374,208 158
All types £826,612 860

5-Year Price History

£780K £807K £833K £860K £886K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SL7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 23.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SL7 has a crime rate well 72% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
9.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SL7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SL7 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Danesfield School Primary Not inspected mi
Burford School Primary Not inspected mi
Spinfield School Primary Good mi
Marlow Church of England Infant School Primary Good mi
Little Marlow CofE School Primary Good mi

2

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,943

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SL7 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SL7 is collected by Slough Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SL7 — MARLOW

Area Summary

SL7 (MARLOW) offers above-average property prices (£826,612, 188% above national average), low crime (72% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (316 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SL7 MARLOW

What is the average house price in SL7 MARLOW?
The average house price in SL7 (MARLOW) is £826,612, based on 860 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 188% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.0% over the past year.
Is SL7 MARLOW a safe area to live?
Crime in SL7 is significantly below the national average (23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (9.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SL7 MARLOW?
The population of SL7 (MARLOW) is approximately 158,943 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SL7?
The average broadband download speed in SL7 is 316 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SL7 MARLOW?
There are 11 schools in or near SL7. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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