Buckinghamshire · Commuter belt
In short: In 2026, the average home in Marlow (Buckinghamshire) costs about £680k to buy or £1850/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport, with a typical commute of about 63 minutes to central London (roughly 55 minutes by train). Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Marlow sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos. Crime perception here is among the best we track. Green space is a genuine strength rather than a token park.
Day to day, Marlow gives you a Lidl or Aldi, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, churches and a big park.
Based on its profile, Marlow tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety; runners, dog-walkers and green-space lovers.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £680k — 23% above the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1850 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £135k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Marlow scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.
Around £680k on average to buy (23% above the London average) and roughly £1850 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £135k with a 10% deposit.
The fastest trains take about 55 minutes to a central London terminal; door-to-door, allow around 63–78 minutes depending on where you work.