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.
CHESTNUT AVENUE, OX9 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT AVENUE, OX9 2AR.
500
50
£ 54,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX9 2AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
Lord Williams's School
Barley Hill Primary School
John Hampden Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
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, 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
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: OX92AR · Data under Open Government Licence