About Marlow Bottom

Marlow Bottom is a small village located in Buckinghamshire, England, within the SL7 postcode area. It lies just south of the River Thames and is approximately one mile from the town of Marlow. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a pleasant area for walking and enjoying nature. The community in Marlow Bottom is primarily residential, with a mix of houses and some local amenities. The nearby town of Marlow offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and services. The area is well-connected by road and public transport, allowing easy access to surrounding towns and cities. Overall, Marlow Bottom provides a peaceful environment while being close to more urban facilities.

School Ratings in Marlow Bottom

Families in Marlow Bottom have access to 88 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 Marlow Bottom

Homes sell for an average of £808K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £1.1M.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Marlow Bottom

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Marlow Bottom, with 10 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Marlow Bottom

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Marlow Bottom 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Marlow Bottom

Marlow Bottom benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,770 sales

Average Price £808K
£2K — £20.5M
Detached £1.09M 942
Semi £696K 548
Terraced £553K 626
Flat £422K 498

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

50 Primary
10 Secondary
28 Other
Burford School Primary 124 yards Marlow Church of England Infant School Primary Good 0.8 miles Great Marlow School Secondary Good 0.9 miles Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School Primary Outstanding 1 miles St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary 1 miles Spinfield School Primary Good 1.1 miles Marlow Family Centre Requires Improvement 1.2 miles Foxes Piece School Primary 1.2 miles Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Secondary 1.3 miles Cressex Community School Secondary Good 1.6 miles Mapledean Family Centre Plus (Wycombe) 1.8 miles Chepping View Primary Academy Primary Outstanding 1.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Marlow Bottom IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Marlow Bottom 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.

Overall Deprivation
9/10
Income
9/10
Employment
9/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
7/10
4,805 Children (0-15) 19%
14,284 Working Age 56%
7,902 Older (60+) 31%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 10.7% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Marlow Bottom 67 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Marlow Bottom are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

23 Violence & Sexual Offences
10 Other Theft
6 Criminal Damage & Arson
5 Burglary
5 Shoplifting
5 Vehicle Crime
4 Anti-Social Behaviour
3 Drugs
3 Public Order
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Weapons
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Thames Valley Marlow Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Marlow Train Station 1.4 miles
Bourne End Train Station 3.2 miles
High Wycombe Train Station 3.2 miles
Cookham Train Station 3.4 miles
Furze Platt Train Station 4.5 miles
Maidenhead Train Station 5.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Burroughs Grove 0.9 miles Handy Cross 1.4 miles Bovingdon Green 1.4 miles Marlow 1.4 miles Marlow Common 1.8 miles Little Marlow 1.9 miles Cressex 1.9 miles Lower Woodend 2 miles Chisbridge Cross 2 miles Booker 2 miles Bisham 2 miles Bockmer End 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Buckinghamshire
Ward Marlow
Constituency Beaconsfield
Parish Marlow
Region South East

Streets in SL7 30 shown View all streets

16 1 A4155 3 Abbey Way 1 Allanson Road 2 Andrews Way 1 B482 2 Badgebury Rise 1 Badgers Way 1 Balfour Place 1 Barley Way 2 Barnards Hill 2 Barnhill Close 1 Barnhill Gardens 1 Barnhill Road 3 Beaufort Close 2 Beaufort Gardens 1 Beaumont Rise 5 Beeching Stoke 1 Beechtree Avenue 2 Beechwood Drive 5 Bencombe Road 1 Berkeley Mews 1 Berwick Close 1 Berwick Lane 2 Berwick Road 3 Beverley Close 1 Bisham Bridleway 1 Bisham Court 1 Bisham Road 3 Bobmore Lane 3

Postcodes in SL7 50 shown View all postcodes

SL7 1AA SL7 1AB SL7 1AE SL7 1AG SL7 1AH SL7 1AJ SL7 1AL SL7 1AN SL7 1AP SL7 1AQ SL7 1AR SL7 1AS SL7 1AT SL7 1AU SL7 1AW SL7 1AX SL7 1AY SL7 1BA SL7 1BB SL7 1BD SL7 1BE SL7 1BG SL7 1BH SL7 1BJ SL7 1BL SL7 1BN SL7 1BP SL7 1BQ SL7 1BS SL7 1BU SL7 1BW SL7 1BX SL7 1BY SL7 1DA SL7 1DB SL7 1DD SL7 1DE SL7 1DF SL7 1DG SL7 1DH SL7 1DJ SL7 1DL SL7 1DN SL7 1DP SL7 1DQ SL7 1DR SL7 1DS SL7 1DT SL7 1DU SL7 1DW