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Bisham & Cookham

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About

Bisham & Cookham ward encompasses a stretch of the Thames Valley along the River Thames, with the river itself forming a central part of its geography. The area includes the historic village of Cookham, known for its associations with the artist Stanley Spencer, whose gallery is located here. The landscape features open flood meadows, woodland, and the riverside path, which is a consistent feature for local walking.

The ward also contains the village of Bisham, home to the National Sports Centre and Bisham Abbey, a historic manor house with extensive grounds. The area is characterised by a mix of residential settlements, protected green spaces, and agricultural land, with the Thames providing a clear boundary and focal point for much of the local activity and scenery.

Area overview

On average Bisham & Cookham has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bisham & Cookham is £76,784 per year. There are 7 schools in Bisham & Cookham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bisham & Cookham is home to around 6,843 people, with a population density of about 294.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bisham & Cookham Population
6,843
Population density
294 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.54(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.58(-43%)
Other theft
3.65(-35%)
Public order
3.07(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.07(-52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,039
88.28%
Other White
328
4.79%
Irish
103
1.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
0.89%
Indian
59
0.86%
Total population: 6,841

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,857
50.83%
Level 3 (A level)
801
14.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
671
11.94%
No qualifications
585
10.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
384
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 5,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,243
43.61%
Owns with a mortgage
964
33.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
322
11.3%
Other social rented
222
7.79%
Other forms of private rent
68
2.39%
Total households: 2,850

Property prices in Bisham & Cookham

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £582,500 in Bisham & Cookham area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £4,055,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bisham & Cookham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bisham & Cookham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£1,450,000
Flats8£342,500
Semi-Detached16£602,475
Terraced21£510,000

10 years median price trend in Bisham & Cookham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bisham & Cookham.

All postcodes in Bisham & Cookham

SL69NB

Hillcrest Avenue

SL69PS

Littlemount Cottages

SL69TH

Grange Road

SL71SD

Bisham Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.