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Town Centre & Marlow Hill

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About

The Town Centre & Marlow Hill area serves as a key commercial and residential district. The High Street forms its central spine, lined with a mix of national retailers and independent businesses. Marlow Hill itself is a major arterial route connecting to the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. The area includes civic buildings, healthcare facilities, and several local service providers, creating a functional urban core for daily needs.

Architecturally, the area blends post-war developments with some older structures. A notable local landmark is the concrete clock tower at the Fiveways roundabout, a focal point for traffic and pedestrian movement. Residential streets branch off from the main roads, featuring a variety of housing from terraced homes to larger detached properties. The Wycombe Swan theatre and the adjacent Eden shopping centre anchor the southern end of this central zone.

Area overview

On average Town Centre & Marlow Hill has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town Centre & Marlow Hill is £61,570 per year. There are 10 schools in Town Centre & Marlow Hill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good). Town Centre & Marlow Hill is home to around 12,920 people, with a population density of about 2,834.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town Centre & Marlow Hill Population
12,920
Population density
2,834.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.37(+133%)
Shoplifting
52.32(+552%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.53(+103%)
Public order
21.67(+255%)
Other theft
17.18(+208%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,652
36.01%
Pakistani
2,580
19.97%
Other White
1,669
12.92%
Indian
998
7.72%
Other Asian
586
4.54%
Total population: 12,920

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,371
43.39%
No qualifications
1,497
14.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,453
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,192
11.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
869
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 10,074

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,472
33.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,348
30.4%
Owns outright
1,039
23.43%
Other social rented
337
7.6%
Other forms of private rent
121
2.73%
Total households: 4,434

Property prices in Town Centre & Marlow Hill

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Town Centre & Marlow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Town Centre & Marlow Hill 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 Town Centre & Marlow Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£687,500
Flats37£230,000
Semi-Detached26£493,500
Terraced7£440,000

10 years median price trend in Town Centre & Marlow Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town Centre & Marlow Hill.

Data Sources

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