Marlow Road is in Bourne End and in Buckinghamshire district. SL8 5SE is located in the The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beaconsfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlow Road, Bourne End, SL8 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL8 5TD, SL8 5SP, SL8 5SR, SL8 5SJ, SL8 5QJ, SL8 5QN, SL8 5SQ, SL8 5SH, SL8 5QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL8 5SE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.7% | 58.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Male | 40.3% | 41.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -7.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.6% | 42% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 20.1% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 19.6% | 20.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 14.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.2% | 41.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 33% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 19.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 23.4% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 10.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 27.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 4.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 10.2% | 3.7% | -6.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 86% | 84.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 86.8% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 5.2% | -5.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 86.8% | 4.5% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 10.4% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlow Road was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% higher than the The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlow Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor and the 405th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Blyton House Marlow Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-05-31 | £548,634 |
| 19 Blyton House Marlow Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-02-23 | £399,701 |
| 14 Blyton House Marlow Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-06-16 | £503,514 |
| 13 Blyton House Marlow Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-04-18 | £539,299 |
| 23 Blyton House Marlow Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-01-20 | £410,931 |
SL8 5SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claytons Primary School Wendover Road , SL8 5NS | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn Stratford Drive , Wooburn Green HP10 0QH | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Marlow CofE School School Lane , Little Marlow SL7 3SA | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Juniper Hill School Churchill Close , Flackwell Heath HP10 9LA | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington Junior School 4 Chapel Road , Flackwell Heath HP10 9AA | 2out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne End Academy New Road , SL8 5BW | 2out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Marlow School Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE | 3out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School West Street , SL7 2BR | 4out of 4 | 5,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield School Highfield Road , SL8 5BE | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herries Preparatory School Dean Lane , Cookham Dean SL6 9BD | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jam Academy Jam Theatre Studios , 45a West Street SL7 2LS | - not rated | 4,925 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown House School Bassetsbury Manor , Bassetsbury Lane HP11 1QX | - not rated | 5,429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEG | 12 Oakfield Road, Bourne End | 80 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 67 The Parade, Bourne End | 128 yd | |
| Kongs Peking Restaurant | 78 - 84 The Parade, Bourne End | 155 yd | |
| The Last Viceroy | 74 - 76 The Parade, Bourne End | 155 yd | |
| The Coriander | 58 - 60 The Parade, Bourne End | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bounty | Cockmarsh, Riverside | 491 yd | |
| Upper Thames Sailing Club | Riverside, Bourne End | 668 yd | |
| The Black Lion Public House | The Black Lion, Marlow Road | 784 yd | |
| The Spade Oak | Coldmoorholme Lane, Bourne End | 864 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree Public House | The Walnut Tree, Hedsor Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanak Turkish Cuisine | 66 The Parade, Bourne End | 139 yd | |
| Smiles | 46 The Parade, Bourne End | 155 yd | |
| The Goods Yard Cafe | Boston Drive, Bourne End | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Bourne End | Parade Court, Marlow Road | 68 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Site Of 86 To 88, The Parade | 84 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exercise Clinic (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Bourne End Academy NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Bourne End Junior Sports Club NEW ROAD | 713 yd | |
| Bourne End Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.