OX9 2BP is a sought-after residential area on Fothergill Place, 0.3km from Thame in Thame. Administratively it sits within Thame ward and the Henley constituency.
For families considering a move, OX9 2BP represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 55.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OX9 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00146028 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOTHERGILL PLACE, OX9 2BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOTHERGILL PLACE, OX9 2BP.
207
53
£ 54,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX9 2BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates OX9 2BP — age 53, 58% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 55.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX9 2BP. The average age is 52.9. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 367,500
5 sales · Mean £ 345,500
Flat
£ 238,000
5 sales · Mean £ 244,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX9 2BP has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
Barley Hill Primary School
John Hampden Primary School
Lord Williams's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative Supermarket0.2 km
- OXFAM0.1 km
- Thame Farmers Auction Mart Limited0.4 km
- The Chocolate Box0.3 km
- Wrens of Thame Ltd0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cross Keys Inn0.4 km
- James Figg0.1 km
- The Black Horse0.1 km
- The Falcon0.7 km
- Birdcage Inn - Sean Munroe0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Black Goo Cafe & Tap Room0.2 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Harvest Moon0.2 km
- La Caravella0.2 km
- Pad Thai Rising Sun0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd0.3 km
- Sun's Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Thame Recipe0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Patrons Pizza0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Spread Eagle Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haddenham & Thame Parkway3.8 km
- Princes Risborough9.8 km
- Monks Risborough10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Upper High Street0.2 km
- Upper High Street0.2 km
- North Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX92BP · Data under Open Government Licence