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About Bisham
Bisham is a village located in the county of Berkshire, in the south of England. It lies within the Slough district and is part of the wider Thames Valley region. The village is situated near the River Thames, with the historic Bisham Abbey nearby, a former monastery now used as a conference and events venue. The area is known for its rural character and proximity to the A329(M) motorway, which provides easy access to London and other major towns. Bisham has a mix of residential properties, including some period homes, and is served by local amenities such as a village hall and a primary school. The postcode area SL7 covers Bisham and surrounding communities, and the village is well connected by road and rail, with Bisham railway station offering regular services to London Paddington.
School Ratings in Bisham
Families in Bisham have access to 95 local schools. Danesfield School and Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Bisham
Homes sell for an average of £805K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £1.1M.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bisham
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bisham, with 25 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bisham
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bisham among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Bisham
There are 11 GP surgeries within three miles of Bisham, the nearest being Marlow Medical Group (0.8 miles away).
Local Data for Bisham
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Property Prices 2,652 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SL7 postcode area.
Household Income in Bisham ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bisham is approximately £76,633 a year before tax, 39% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £54,072. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £54,072.
Businesses in Bisham ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,436 active businesses based in Bisham, around 72 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 40 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bisham IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bisham experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Bisham 113 crimes · May 2026
Crime in Bisham is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Home Ownership in Bisham
Of the 8,208 households in and around Bisham, 73% are owned, 10% are socially rented and 16% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bisham.