SL7 Postcode District
SL7 is the Postcode District for Marlow in Buckinghamshire
The SL7 postcode district is located in the SL Slough postal area, SL7 has a population of 21,318 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 17.85 square miles (46.23 square kilometres or 11,423.60 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SL7. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of SL7
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SL7 postcode district is Marlow, located in the county of Buckinghamshire. This is also the main post town for the area. Other significant settlements in the district include Bisham, Temple, Medmenham, Booker, and Little Marlow, all of which are also in Buckinghamshire.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SL7 1, covers Marlow in Buckinghamshire.
The sector SL7 2, covers Marlow and Medmenham in Buckinghamshire.
The sector SL7 3, covers Marlow in Buckinghamshire.
The sector SL7 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is MARLOW.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Buckinghamshire (674 postal codes), and finally, the Windsor and Maidenhead (B) area (23 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe | 3.84 | NNE |
| Maidenhead | 5.04 | SE |
| Henley-on-Thames | 5.66 | WSW |
| Beaconsfield | 6.66 | ENE |
| Slough | 9.90 | ESE |
| Woodley | 10.02 | SSW |
| Eton | 10.07 | SE |
| Princes Risborough | 10.12 | N |
| Watlington | 10.24 | WNW |
| Gerrards Cross | 10.27 | E |
| Amersham | 10.39 | NE |
| Windsor | 10.46 | SE |
| Bracknell | 11.42 | S |
| Chesham | 11.50 | NE |
| Reading | 11.72 | SW |
| Wokingham | 11.87 | S |
| Chorleywood | 12.77 | ENE |
| Wendover | 12.78 | N |
| Thame | 14.14 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 768
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARLOW | MARLOW | SL7 1 | 247 |
| MARLOW | MARLOW | SL7 3 | 200 |
| MARLOW | MARLOW | SL7 2 | 169 |
| MARLOW | MARLOW | SL7 3 | 52 |
| Medmenham | MARLOW | SL7 2 | 29 |
| MARLOW | MARLOW | SL7 1 | 13 |
| Bisham | MARLOW | SL7 1 | 9 |
| Booker | MARLOW | SL7 3 | 8 |
| Little Marlow | MARLOW | SL7 3 | 6 |
| Booker | MARLOW | SL7 3 | 6 |
| Little Marlow | MARLOW | SL7 3 | 5 |
| MARLOW | MARLOW | SL7 3 | 5 |
| MARLOW | MARLOW | SL7 2 | 4 |
| MARLOW | MARLOW | SL7 3 | 4 |
| MARLOW | MARLOW | SL7 2 | 3 |
| MARLOW | MARLOW | SL7 1 | 3 |
| Medmenham | MARLOW | SL7 2 | 1 |
| MARLOW | MARLOW | SL7 2 | 1 |
| Temple | MARLOW | SL7 1 | 1 |
| Temple | MARLOW | SL7 1 | 1 |
| Temple | MARLOW | SL7 1 | 1 |
Street list for SL7
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| PORTLAND GARDENS | 146 |
| PORTLAND GARDENS | 146 |
| TOWN LANE | 141 |
| LITTLE MARLOW ROAD A4155 | 103 |
| POTTS PLACE | 91 |
| CLAY LANE | 91 |
| FOXES PIECE | 44 |
| CHAPEL STREET A4155 | 41 |
| CHAPEL STREET A4155 | 41 |
| PEACOCK ROAD | 40 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 957 |
| Other theft | 262 |
| Shoplifting | 207 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 185 |
| Public order | 173 |
| Vehicle crime | 140 |
| Burglary | 95 |
| Drugs | 67 |
| Other crime | 40 |
| Theft from the person | 24 |
| Possession of weapons | 18 |
| Robbery | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 14 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | MARLOW | 80 | SL7 1AW | View map | |
| WEST STREET | MARLOW | 36 | SL7 2LS | View map | |
| SPITTAL STREET | MARLOW | 32 | SL7 3HJ | View map | |
| MARLOW BOTTOM | MARLOW | 12 | SL7 3NT | View map | |
| MARKET SQUARE | MARLOW | 9 | SL7 1DA | View map | |
| STATION ROAD | MARLOW | 6 | SL7 1NB | View map |
Schools in the district
Great Marlow School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Bobmore Lane , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 1JE
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Ford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Foxes Piece School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Newfield Road , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 1JW
Headteacher: Mrs J Byron (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Bisham CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Lane , Bisham , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 1RW
Headteacher: Mrs Isabel Cooke (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Bisham Church of England Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Lane , Bisham , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 1RW
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Brookman (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
West Street , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 2BR
Headteacher: Mr Ed Goodall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Danesfield School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Henley Road , Medmenham , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 2EW
Headteacher: Mr Robert Colley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
The Jam Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Jam Theatre Studios , 45a West Street , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 2LS
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Noel-Hartley
Ofsted rating: Good
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Prospect Road , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 2PJ
Headteacher: Miss Amanda McCluskey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Spinfield School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Terrington Hill , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 2RE
Headteacher: Miss Jayne Spreadbury (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wethered Road , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 3AG
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Field (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Marlow Church of England Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sandygate Road , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 3AZ
Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Reynolds (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Burford School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Marlow Bottom , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 3PQ
Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Marshall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Little Marlow CofE School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Little Marlow , Marlow
Postcode: SL7 3SA
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Field (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | GLADE ROAD, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 1DQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | 2a Chapel Street (dental Practice) | 2A CHAPEL STREET, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 1DD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | The Old Court House (dental Practice) | TRINITY ROAD, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 3AN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dentalign Orthodontics | MARLOW STUDIO, SPRACKLEN HOUSE, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 2QH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Care Plus - Marlow | CHILTERNS HOUSE, 49-51 DEAN STREET, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 3AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Elite Dental Clinic | PORTLAND GARDENS, MARLOW, SL7 2LR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Bespoke Smile | 42 HIGH STREET, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 1AW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Doctors House, Marlow Medical Group | VICTORIA ROAD, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 1DN | GP PRACTICE | Call 01628 484666 |
| 2 | Marlow Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service | THE DOCTORS' HOUSE, VICTORIA ROAD, MARLOW, SL7 1DN | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 4-5 MARKET SQUARE, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 3HH | PHARMACY | Call 01628 482875 |
| 2 | Marlow Pharmacy | 61 HIGH STREET, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 1AB | PHARMACY | Call 01628 482241 |
| 3 | Glade Pharmacy | VICTORIA ROAD, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 1DS | PHARMACY | Call 01628 482078 |
| 4 | Marlow Bottom Pharmacy | BRUCEWOOD PARADE, 2 MARLOW BOTTOM, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 3PE | PHARMACY | Call 01628 486312 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leightons Insight Opticians | 73 HIGH STREET, MARLOW, SL7 1AE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Boots Opticians (marlow) | 93 HIGH STREET, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 1AB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | David Clulow Opticians (marlow) | 42 HIGH STREET, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL7 1AW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Stewart Robinson Opticians | 49 WEST STREET, MARLOW, SL7 2LS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Marlow Specsavers Limited | 15-17 WEST STREET, MARLOW, SL7 2LS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,102,761 | 90 | £1,205,407 | 114 | £1,163,144 | 83 | £1,224,858 | 116 |
| Semi-detached | £710,078 | 54 | £706,879 | 64 | £714,351 | 59 | £760,662 | 76 |
| Terraced | £624,709 | 68 | £640,467 | 77 | £608,582 | 67 | £606,042 | 82 |
| Flats | £404,566 | 44 | £353,752 | 66 | £369,811 | 51 | £420,568 | 78 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Marlow
CRS Code: MLW
Operator: GW
Line: Marlow Branch Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M40 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.96
Average Driving Distance: 3.24
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 700
A404(M) J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.43
Average Driving Distance: 5.54
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 700
A404(M) J9A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.88
Average Driving Distance: 7.15
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 693
M40 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.65
Average Driving Distance: 8.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 133
M40 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.69
Average Driving Distance: 5.63
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 700
M40 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.94
Average Driving Distance: 8.41
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 24
M4 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.37
Average Driving Distance: 14.82
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 550
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SL7 1 | Marlow Delivery Office |
| SL7 2 | Marlow Delivery Office |
| SL7 3 | Marlow Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | L | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| S | L | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow Museum | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SL7 postal code is MARLOW followed by Medmenham, and Booker.
The SL7 Postcode shares a border with HP10 (Wooburn Green, Flackwell Heath, Penn), HP11 (HIGH WYCOMBE), HP12 (HIGH WYCOMBE, Cressex Business Park, Sands Industrial Estate), HP14 (Stokenchurch, Lane End, Walters Ash), RG9 (HENLEY-ON-THAMES, Hambleden, Shiplake) and SL6 (MAIDENHEAD, Cookham, Taplow).
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