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Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) vs Marlow Bottom

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

£511,213

Marlow Bottom

£711,000

Crime Rate

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

59.3

Marlow Bottom

59.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

100.0%

Marlow Bottom

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

374.9

Marlow Bottom

402.1

EPC Rating

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

70.5

Marlow Bottom

71

Median Income

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

£35,471

Marlow Bottom

£36,571

Property in Marlow Bottom commands an average of £711,000, compared with £511,213 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is a flat at £269,889, while in Marlow Bottom it is a detached at £711,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 7% pricier in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) (£760,085 vs £711,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) prices grew faster — 7% vs -22%.

Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has a crime rate of 59.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Marlow Bottom at 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is violent-crime, while in Marlow Bottom it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and Marlow Bottom. Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has 3 schools and Marlow Bottom has 1 schools.

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Marlow Bottom School Inspection Breakdown

MetricHaddenham (Buckinghamshire)Marlow Bottom
Total Schools31
Primary31
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 402.1 Mbps in Marlow Bottom and 374.9 Mbps in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 95.4% in Marlow Bottom. Gigabit availability stands at 71.5% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 75.3% in Marlow Bottom.

Marlow Bottom is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (402 vs 375 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Marlow Bottom leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Haddenham (buckinghamshire) averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and £1,240 in Marlow Bottom. 65.8% of homes in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Marlow Bottom.

Marlow Bottom has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,570.5 in Marlow Bottom and £35,471 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). The median age is 43.4 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 43.5 in Marlow Bottom. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) versus 68.1% in Marlow Bottom. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 61.7% in Marlow Bottom.

IndicatorHaddenham (Buckinghamshire)Marlow Bottom
Population5,6033,339
Median Age43.443.5
Median Household Income£35,471£36,570.5
Employment Rate61.6%61.7%
Owner Occupied70%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified41%43%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and Marlow Bottom?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and Marlow Bottom are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Marlow Bottom?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £511,213.
Is Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Marlow Bottom safer?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has the lower crime rate at 59.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Marlow Bottom?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Marlow Bottom?
Marlow Bottom has faster average broadband at 402.1 Mbps.

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