Town Pop. 15,176

Living in Marlow: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Marlow is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Marlow most outperforms the national norm: 55/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the SL7 postcode district.

Safety (85) and economic health (84) sit at 80/100 or above. That puts Marlow in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SL7 postcode district.

56
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 424 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other theft 140 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 96 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Shoplifting 86 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 78 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 242 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 77 crimes
  2. 2 Portland Gardens 64 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 46 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 8.8 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11 µg/m³
70
Green Space 63
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
55
9 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Outstanding5Good2Ungraded
  • Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Sir William Borlase's Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Bisham Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Great Marlow SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Marlow Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Spinfield SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Burford SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Foxes Piece SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital8.1 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital10.5 mi
Hillingdon Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,458 patients per GP
7dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
46
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 442 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.2%Student3.7%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.5%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.8%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Buckinghamshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,965
C £2,246
D £2,527
E £3,089
F £3,650
G £4,212
H £5,054
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Marlow 0.4 mi
Cookham 2.5 mi
Bourne End 2.8 mi
J4 M40 2.6 mi
J4 M40 2.8 mi
J9B A404(M) 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Ample 17
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 27
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 128
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £591,500 120
Detached £1,000,000 31
Semi-detached £625,000 18
Terraced £522,500 38
Flat / Maisonette £345,000 33
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£314k £656k £1.0m £1.4m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Marlow Bottom 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon Green 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Mundaydean Bottom 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cookham 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Clayhill 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bourne End 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Burchett's Green 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
High Wycombe 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Windsor and Maidenhead) 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Frieth 28 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marlow a nice place to live?

Marlow is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Marlow is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Marlow?

Marlow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 1,066 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marlow?

Among the top-rated schools in Marlow are Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Marlow in total.

What are house prices like in Marlow?

The current median house price in Marlow is £591,500, around 108% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,000,000, semi-detached £625,000, terraced £522,500, flat £345,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 120 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Marlow in context

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Postcode districts in Marlow

SL7 55 ⇄

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