Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

CHESTNUT AVENUE, OX9 2AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT AVENUE, OX9 2AR.

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Population

500

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX9 2AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX9 2AR combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£685k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX9 2AR is a sought-after residential area on Chestnut Avenue, 0.5km from Thame in Thame. Administratively it sits within Thame ward and the Henley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX9, OX9 2AR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £685k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX9 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00146045 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX9 2AR. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 567,620

2 sales · Mean £ 567,620

Semi-Detached

£ 520,000

2 sales · Mean £ 520,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX9 2AR has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Other theft7
Public order6
Drugs6
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame

Good196 pupils0.3 km
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Lord Williams's School

Good2203 pupils0.4 km
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Barley Hill Primary School

Good507 pupils1.0 km
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John Hampden Primary School

Good467 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative Supermarket0.5 km
  • OXFAM0.6 km
  • Thame Farmers Auction Mart Limited0.8 km
  • The Chocolate Box0.7 km
  • Wrens of Thame Ltd0.6 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Cross Keys Inn0.9 km
  • James Figg0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.6 km
  • Birdcage Inn - Sean Munroe0.6 km
  • Thame Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Black Goo Cafe & Tap Room0.6 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Harvest Moon0.6 km
  • La Caravella0.7 km
  • Pad Thai Rising Sun0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd0.5 km
  • Sun's Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Thame Recipe0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Patrons Pizza0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Spread Eagle Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway4.1 km
  • Princes Risborough10.3 km
  • Monks Risborough10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Sycamore Drive0.3 km
  • Sycamore Drive0.3 km
  • Cuttle Brook0.4 km
  • Cuttle Brook0.4 km
  • Museum0.4 km