POSTCODE DECISION REPORT

SL7 1NW postcode decision report

Mixed move-check signal

Gigabit availability is strong at 88.5%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 16 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.

Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 26 Sep 2025 · Broadband source year 2024

  • Median sold price, last 5 years £490,015Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 26 Sep 2025
  • Gigabit availability 88.5%Ofcom coverage year 2024
  • Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
  • Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
  • Nearby schools 16 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up

Joined postcode brief

Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.

Median sold price, last 5 years

Strong sample

Strong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 26 Sep 2025.

Broadband

Strong broadband coverage

Gigabit availability is 88.5%, with 88.5% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.

Flood risk

1 flood feature match

The current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.

Transport

6 within 400m

SL7 1NW links 6 transport stops within 400m and 20 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Railway Station (BCT) at about 159m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Marlow Rail Station at about 266m.

Local business

126 within 1200m

SL7 1NW currently links 126 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 31 food and drink, 28 retail, 22 personal services. The closest mapped place is Barber Shop at about 55m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.

Jobs

6,423 online job adverts observed

Buckinghamshire local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet

Planning watch

No nearby matches

No nearby planning rows matched SL7 1NW in the current live coverage yet.

Nearby schools

16 nearby school rows

16 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SL7 1NW. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.

Crime

Latest month 6

SL7 1NW has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 6 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 65, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 68 postcode rows in this seam.

Median sold price, last 5 years

£490,015

Strong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 26 Sep 2025.

Local business

This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SL7 1NW, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.

Amenity availability

Convenience score 100/100

Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.

Amenity group

Food and drink

31 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (18), cafe (9), fast food (4).

Amenity group

Retail

28 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (23), mobile phone (2), hardware (1).

Amenity group

Personal services

22 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (15), beauty (7).

Amenity group

Nightlife

17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (15), bar (2).

Closest mapped places

Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.

Personal services

Barber Shop

Hairdresser at 36, Station Road, Marlow.

Retail

Hunt's of Marlow

Hardware at 35, Station Road, Marlow.

Grocery

Carvell's of Marlow

Convenience at 31, Station Road, Marlow.

Nightlife

The Prince of Wales

Pub at 1, Mill Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

Nightlife

The Marlow Donkey (Greene King)

Pub at Station Road, Marlow.

Nightlife

The Two Brewers

Pub at St Peter Street, Marlow.

Nearby schools

Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.

Primary

Bisham Church of England Academy

Primary option in SL7 1RW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Burford School

Primary option in SL7 3PQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Danesfield School

Primary option in SL7 2EW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

School comparison

Compare nearby schools

Open side-by-side school comparison for SL7 1NW before you shortlist homes.

Open school comparison

Recommended tool

Check planning again

Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.

Open planning watch tool

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Check broadband and mobile

Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SL7 1NW.

Open broadband checker

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Check flood risk

Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.

Open flood risk checker

Recommended guide

Read postcode and area guides

Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SL7 1NW with the rest of your move shortlist.

Browse articles

Recommended guide

Use viewing and offer planners

Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SL7 1NW.

Open planners and templates

Follow up action

Ask vetted agents

If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering SL7 1NW.