Living in SL7, Buckinghamshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SL7 in Buckinghamshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Buckinghamshire: £490,508, up 4.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around SL7
83 recorded home sales on the streets around central SL7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £527,850 and a range from £160,000 to £1,580,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOURAINE CHILTERN ROAD, SL7 2PP | detached | £940,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 19 TRINITY AVENUE, SL7 3AL | terraced | £840,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 16 YORK ROAD, SL7 2QB | terraced | £885,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 15 ROOKERY COURT, SL7 3HR | terraced | £550,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 14 LAURANCE COURT DEAN STREET, SL7 3BW | flat-maisonette | £310,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 7 COPSE CLOSE, SL7 2NY | terraced | £700,000 | 2026-03-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.1 mi |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Chepping View Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| John Hampden Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Marlow Church of England Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Spinfield School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
10 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Herries Preparatory School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near SL7, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 18.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.5% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
66 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SL7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Buckinghamshire's figures.
Common questions about SL7
What is the average house price in SL7?
The average sold price in Buckinghamshire is £490,508 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SL7?
Prices in Buckinghamshire are up 4.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SL7?
The median of 83 recorded sales around central SL7 in the last 2 years is £527,850, ranging from £160,000 to £1,580,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SL7?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central SL7, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SL7?
66 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SL7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SL7 at risk of flooding?
Central SL7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SL7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £527,850; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 66 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SL7 safe?
66 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SL7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SL7 or SL8, SL7 or HP12, SL7 or HP11.
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