The Acre Marlow, Buckinghamshire
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (SL7), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45500974.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £594,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, D: 6, E: 2).
- 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 580 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Marlow Medical Group, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £594,000 | £500,000 | £688,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £443,000 | £443,000 | £443,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £270,875 | £266,750 | £275,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2006 | 2 | £240,000 | £220,000 | £260,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £231,500 | £213,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 5 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £500,000 | |
| 2 May 2025 | 1 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £688,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2024 | 4 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £540,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2023 | 18 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £443,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2018 | 18 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2014 | 5 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 12 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2011 | 11 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 17 May 2011 | 2 SL7 1UD | Detached | £266,750 | |
| 2 Jul 2010 | 14 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2009 | 17 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2008 | 15 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £247,500 | |
| 20 Oct 2006 | 4 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 12 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2005 | 10 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2005 | 18 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £213,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2004 | 9 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £231,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2004 | 8 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2003 | 11 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2003 | 18 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £179,950 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 1 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 17 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £167,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2002 | 19 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £147,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2001 | 18 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2001 | 12 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £145,500 | |
| 28 Sep 1998 | 3 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 21 Sep 1998 | 11 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £98,000 | New build. |
| 24 Jul 1998 | 10 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 24 Oct 1997 | 14 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 30 Sep 1997 | 6 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 10 May 1996 | 17 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 2 May 1996 | 14 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £77,500 | |
| 10 Nov 1995 | 6 SL7 1UD | Semi-detached | £79,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); Flat (4). Built: 1983-1990 (8); 1976-1982 (5); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (53% of about 700 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garage SiteFoxes PieceMarlowBuckinghamshire: up to 12 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 66 - 68 Chapel Street Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 1DE: up to 14 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 22 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 22 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 22 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL7 1UD | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 18 | unlikely |
| SL7 1SS | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 28 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL7 1SS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SL7 1UD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Marlow 361,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cookham 204,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bourne End 255,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bobmore Lane Marlow | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Coachway High Wycombe | 4.3 km (2.7 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 Mer | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 23.9 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marlow Medical Group | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glade Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Marlow Hospital | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Marlow Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Little Marlow Cashzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,650 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.7 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Parsonage, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Parsonage | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Island | Island | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Quarry Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Juniper Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Cookham Dean | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Cock Marsh | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Lock Cut | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 24 |
6 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxes Piece School | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 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 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marlow Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bisham Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Catering SL7 1YL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Noa's Cafe SL7 1EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| PJ Investment Group SL7 1EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At The Cobham Centre SL7 1TF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Leo Gym SL7 1LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Millar's Eatery At Coopers SL7 1LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Awan Catering T/A Marlow Tandoori SL7 1LW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Smokin Beef SL7 1LW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Stepping Stones Pre-school SL7 1JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Foxes Piece School SL7 1JW | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| The Old Station Nursery SL7 1JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Marlow News SL7 1JX | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Red Panda Fulfilment Ltd SL7 1YA | Distributors/Transporters | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt | |
| Marlow Diner SL7 1YA | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Travelodge Marlow SL7 1BU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kiln Croft Close (7); On or near Gunthorpe Road (5); On or near Allanson Road (4); On or near Quarrydale Drive (2); On or near Westhorpe Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Holland Road · Jarry Court · Quarrydale Drive · Savill Way · Washington Court · Gunthorpe Road · Westhorpe Road · Gunthorpe Road · Marchant Court · Fourth Avenue · Third Avenue · Fieldhouse Way
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.