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Marlow Bottom, Danesfield & Well End

Buckinghamshire 057 · 4 sub-areas · 6,585 residents

Buckinghamshire 057 is a quiet, largely owner-occupied pocket of Buckinghamshire, home to around 6,585 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,300 a month — slightly above the national average but modest by South East standards. The standout fact: over half of residents work from home, making it one of the most remote-work-oriented neighbourhoods in the region.

Best for Families (78/100)Watch-out: Solo renters (45/100)Liveability 35/100 · Below median

Marlow Bottom, Danesfield & Well End is a mid-density neighbourhood of Buckinghamshire in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.

2-bed rent
£1,303/mo+4.7%
1-bed £1,029 · 3-bed £1,592
Crime / 1k / yr
30.3
Best 5% nationally
Best hub commute
63 min
Direct to London
Good schools 2 km
50%
3 schools within 2 km
Liveability
35/100
Below median
Population
6,585
4 sub-areas

Overview

Overview

What's it like to live in Marlow Bottom, Danesfield & Well End?

A snapshot of Marlow Bottom, Danesfield & Well End

Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,467 a month for a typical home.

Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically

Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.

Marlow Bottom, Danesfield & Well End in Buckinghamshire

Overview

Living in Marlow Bottom, Danesfield & Well End

This part of Buckinghamshire sits firmly in owner-occupier territory. Around four in five households own their home — a figure that shapes everything from the pace of the streets to the demographic mix you'll encounter day to day. It's a place where people put down roots rather than pass through, and that shows in the relatively settled, older age profile.

Rents are meaningful but not extreme for the South East. A two-bedroom property runs roughly £1,300 a month, and a three-bedroom around £1,590. That's above the UK national median but considerably more manageable than equivalent stock in outer London or the more expensive Home Counties commuter towns. The private rental market here is thin — only around one in seven households rents privately — so choice can be limited and turnover is slow.

The population skews noticeably older. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket adds another 23%. Under-18s make up a reasonable 21%, reflecting a decent share of family households — about 29% of homes are couples with children. Young professionals in their 20s and early 30s are relatively scarce here, accounting for fewer than 12% of the population.

The most striking data point is work patterns: over half of residents — around 55% — work from home, compared to the national norm that sits well below that. Very few commute by public transport (under 2%), and about 39% drive. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.1 km away in a straight line — around a 39-minute walk, so most people who do commute rely on a car to reach it. When they do travel to a major employment hub, London is the most realistic option at around 65 minutes by public transport. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how different pockets within this area vary.

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Is Buckinghamshire 057 a nice place to live?
It's a quiet, low-crime, owner-occupied area with good greenspace access and solid broadband. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent, the private rental market is thin, and rents consume a high share of typical take-home pay at around 62%. It suits established households more than younger renters or first-time movers.
What is the rent in Buckinghamshire 057?
A one-bedroom typically runs around £1,030 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,300, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,590. Rents rose around 4.7% in the past year. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices.
Is Buckinghamshire 057 safe?
Yes — the crime rate here is around 27.6 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's also in deprivation decile 9 out of 10, placing it among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England.
What's the commute from Buckinghamshire 057 to London?
Around 65 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is about 3.1 km away — most residents drive to it. Over half the population works from home, so a significant share avoids the commute altogether.
Who lives in Buckinghamshire 057?
Mostly older, owner-occupying households. Nearly half the population is aged 50 or over, and about 82% own their home. Around 29% of households are couples with children. Young professionals are relatively scarce — under-35s make up fewer than 12% of residents.
What schools are near Buckinghamshire 057?
There are 12 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2.2 km away. Check individual catchment boundaries before deciding.
How far is the nearest rail station from Buckinghamshire 057?
The nearest mainline rail station is around 3.1 km away in a straight line — roughly a 39-minute walk. In practice, almost all residents drive to reach it. Public transport commuting accounts for under 2% of residents' travel to work.