Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

SYCAMORE DRIVE, OX9 2AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE DRIVE, OX9 2AT.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX9 2AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. OX9 2AT's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £661k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 25.8% year-on-year.

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

OX9 2AT is a sought-after residential area on Sycamore Drive, 0.6km from Priestend in Thame. Administratively it sits within Thame ward and the Henley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX9, OX9 2AT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £661k, down 25.8% year-on-year. 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 2AT are sourced from Output Area E00146032 (shared with 11 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 2AT. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

Detached

£ 668,000

11 sales · Mean £ 682,363

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

OX9 2AT has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Drugs7
Public order3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Lord Williams's School

Good2203 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame

Good196 pupils0.4 km
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Barley Hill Primary School

Good507 pupils1.1 km
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John Hampden Primary School

Good467 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative Supermarket0.7 km
  • OXFAM0.7 km
  • Thame Farmers Auction Mart Limited0.9 km
  • The Chocolate Box0.8 km
  • Wrens of Thame Ltd0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • James Figg0.7 km
  • The Black Horse0.7 km
  • Birdcage Inn - Sean Munroe0.7 km
  • Thame Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • The Old Nags Head0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Black Goo Cafe & Tap Room0.8 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Harvest Moon0.8 km
  • La Caravella0.8 km
  • Pad Thai Rising Sun0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd0.7 km
  • Sun's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Patrons Pizza0.7 km
  • Smarts Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Spread Eagle Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway4.2 km
  • Princes Risborough10.4 km
  • Monks Risborough11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sycamore Drive0.2 km
  • Sycamore Drive0.2 km
  • Cuttle Brook0.4 km
  • Cuttle Brook0.4 km
  • Lord Williams Upper School0.4 km