About Bisham

Bisham is a village located in the county of Berkshire, in the south of England. It lies within the Slough district and is part of the wider Thames Valley region. The village is situated near the River Thames, with the historic Bisham Abbey nearby, a former monastery now used as a conference and events venue. The area is known for its rural character and proximity to the A329(M) motorway, which provides easy access to London and other major towns. Bisham has a mix of residential properties, including some period homes, and is served by local amenities such as a village hall and a primary school. The postcode area SL7 covers Bisham and surrounding communities, and the village is well connected by road and rail, with Bisham railway station offering regular services to London Paddington.

School Ratings in Bisham

Families in Bisham have access to 92 local schools. Danesfield School and Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bisham

Homes sell for an average of £808K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £1.1M.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bisham

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bisham, with 14 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bisham

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bisham among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bisham

Bisham benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,770 sales

Average Price £808K
£2K £20.5M
Detached £1.09M 942
Semi £696K 548
Terraced £553K 626
Flat £422K 498

Deprivation and Employment in Bisham IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bisham experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
9/10
Income
9/10
Employment
9/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
7/10
4,805 Children (0-15) 19%
14,284 Working Age 56%
7,902 Older (60+) 31%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 10.7% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bisham 92 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Bisham is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

30 Violence & Sexual Offences
14 Anti-Social Behaviour
14 Shoplifting
10 Other Theft
9 Criminal Damage & Arson
6 Vehicle Crime
3 Drugs
2 Burglary
2 Other Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Public Order
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Marlow Train Station 0.7 miles
Cookham Train Station 2 miles
Furze Platt Train Station 2.6 miles
Bourne End Train Station 2.7 miles
Maidenhead Train Station 3.6 miles
Taplow Train Station 4.7 miles

Location

Local Government

District Buckinghamshire
Ward Marlow
Constituency Beaconsfield
Parish Marlow
Region South East