Working in Marlow
Key Facts
Population
20,833
Employed
81.2%
Avg. House Price
£749,047
Location
Marlow combines a busy town centre with an established local business community, making it an attractive place to work for people living across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and the wider Thames Valley.
Globe Business Park is one of the town’s main employment areas, while businesses are also based throughout Marlow town centre and the surrounding area. For candidates, the location of an employer can make a real difference to the daily commute, so it is worth checking parking, public transport and expectations around office attendance when considering a role.
Bucks & Berks has a long-standing presence in Marlow, which means our understanding of the local employment market comes from the employers and candidates we speak to every day.
Travel Times
Marlow is accessible by road and rail from across the Thames Valley. The A404 connects the town with the M40 towards High Wycombe and the M4 towards Maidenhead and Reading, while rail services connect Marlow with Maidenhead for onward journeys towards Reading and London.
More than just a workplace
Marlow has a good selection of primary and secondary schools, including Great Marlow School and Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School. Primary schools in and around the town include Spinfield School, Foxes Piece School, Marlow C of E Infant School and St Peter’s Catholic Primary School.
The surrounding area also offers a wider choice of state and independent schools across Buckinghamshire and the Thames Valley.
Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School – Co-Ed 11-18 yrs. Ofsted rated Outstanding.
Great Marlow School Co-Ed 11-18 yrs. Ofsted rated Good.
Spinfield Primary School Co-Ed 4-11 yrs. Ofsted rated Good.
Globe Business Park is Marlow’s main commercial centre and is home to more than 50 businesses across a variety of sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals, communications and professional services. Companies based on the park include Whistl, Softcat, Peter Jones Investments, BAP Pharma and Amicus Therapeutics.
Located close to Marlow railway station and the A404, the business park provides convenient access to the M40 and M4, connecting Marlow with London and the wider Thames Valley.
Marlow has an excellent choice of restaurants, cafés and pubs, ranging from casual lunches to fine dining. The town is particularly well known for its food scene, with restaurants including The Hand and Flowers and The Coach.
There are also plenty of cafés, independent restaurants and familiar names throughout the High Street and West Street, making it easy to find somewhere for a quick lunch, business meeting or meal after work.
If you have…
5 mins
Satollo – Italian bistrot and wine bar.
1 hour
Fego Café – bustling, community-centric high street hangout.
Business Lunch
The Ivy Marlow Garden – stunning, vibrant interiors and an elegant terrace.
Marlow has plenty of options for after-work drinks, from traditional pubs to bars and riverside venues. Popular town centre choices include The Ship on West Street, Duke of Clarence on the High Street and The Marlow Donkey near the station.
The town centre is compact and easy to explore on foot, with a wide choice of pubs, restaurants and bars around the High Street, West Street and the riverside.
Marlow is home to a variety of sports and fitness facilities, including Court Garden Leisure Complex and The Marlow Club. Facilities include swimming, gyms, fitness classes, squash courts and other indoor and outdoor sports.
Local attractions include Harleyford Golf Club, the River Thames and the surrounding countryside, with plenty of opportunities for walking, running, cycling and watersports. Marlow is also well known for its riverside parks and annual sporting and community events.