Town Pop. 3,040

Living in Marlow Bottom: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Marlow Bottom is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 92/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 37/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the SL7 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the SL7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SL7 postcode district.

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Marlow Bottom scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
42.1 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 57 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clay Lane 41 crimes
  2. 2 Cressex Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
3 schools in area · 20 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Great Marlow SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Marlow Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Burford SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
23
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital9.1 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital12 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital13.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Doctors House - Marlow Medical Group1.3 mi
GP capacity2,387 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.8%Student4.8%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60%Skilled & technical29.4%Routine & elementary10.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.8%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 9% 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
13
Marlow 1.5 mi
High Wycombe 3 mi
Bourne End 3.1 mi
J4 M40 1.4 mi
J4 M40 1.7 mi
J3 M40 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £762,500 15
Detached £771,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£621k £687k £755k £821k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Marlow 56 1.2 mi away ⇄
Mundaydean Bottom 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon Green 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Clayhill 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
High Wycombe 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cookham 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lane End 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bourne End 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Frieth 28 3.4 mi away ⇄
Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Downley 63 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marlow Bottom a nice place to live?

Marlow Bottom has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marlow Bottom is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Marlow Bottom?

Marlow Bottom is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marlow Bottom?

Among the top-rated schools in Marlow Bottom are Great Marlow School and Marlow Church of England Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Marlow Bottom in total.

What are house prices like in Marlow Bottom?

The current median house price in Marlow Bottom is £762,500, around 168% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £771,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

Marlow Bottom in context

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Postcode districts in Marlow Bottom

SL7 55 ⇄

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