Oak Tree Close Marlow, Buckinghamshire
9 addresses across 3 postcodes (SL7), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45500716.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Buckinghamshire costs £2,527 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Marlow, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 120 m away, and Rookery Gardens (1.1 hectares) is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 42 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Marlow Medical Group, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 130 m². Most common: House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Buckinghamshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,527 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,684 | £1,965 | £2,246 | £2,527 | £3,088 | £3,650 | £4,211 | £5,053 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (41% of about 1,690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 66 - 68 Chapel Street Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 1DE: up to 14 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Garage SiteFoxes PieceMarlowBuckinghamshire: up to 12 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 42 m and 44 m above sea level (43 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL7 3AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SL7 3EJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SL7 3EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Marlow 361,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cookham 204,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bourne End 255,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seymour Park Road Marlow | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coachway High Wycombe | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marlow Community Hospital Staff Car Park | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 25 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marlow Medical Group | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glade Pharmacy | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Old Court House (Dental Practice) | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Marlow Hospital | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Marlow Police Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,750 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rookery Gardens 1.1 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hanging Hill Allotments 3.4 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Crown Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) south. 98 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| The Old House | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| 29 AND 31, WEST STREET (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| 33, West Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hunt's Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Blount's Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Juniper Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Lock Island | Island | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Cookham Dean | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Cock Marsh | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Buckinghamshire: see them on the Buckinghamshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 120 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School | Primary | 7–11 | 380 m | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Foxes Piece School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Great Marlow School | Secondary | 11–18 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burford School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Spinfield School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bisham Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow Church Of England Infant School SL7 3AZ | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Oak Tree Post - Charitys SL7 3EE | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Londis SL7 3EE | Retailers - other | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 29 May 2026 |
| Young Collections Ltd SL7 3EE | Retailers - other | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Marlow Day Nursery Ltd SL7 3AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Marlow Party Planners SL7 3ED | Mobile caterer | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Marlow Diner SL7 3ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Impact Food Group At Holy Trinity Church Of England School SL7 3AG | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Little Green Kitchen SL7 3EU | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Bakery 79 And Maple Service Station SL7 1HH | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sandygate Close (8); On or near Oak Tree Road (5); On or near Oak Tree Close (4); On or near Barnhill Gardens (3); On or near Seymour Park Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SL7 3EL: 7 addresses
- SL7 3AZ: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
- SL7 3EJ: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Oak Tree Avenue · Barnhill Gardens · Caroline Court · Oak Tree Road · Sandygate Close · Sandygate Road · The Orchard · Southview Road · Wethered Road · Wethered Road · Barnhill Close · Trinity Avenue
All the streets in SL7 and across Buckinghamshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.