Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

HIGH STREET, OX9 2BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, OX9 2BU.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX9 2BU 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.

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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OX9 2BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.6M, 55% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 2BU is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Thame in Thame. Administratively it sits within Thame ward and the Henley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 55% 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: Prices average £2.6M.

Census 2021 statistics for OX9 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00146030 (shared with 26 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 2BU. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 2,600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,600,000

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

OX9 2BU 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame

Good196 pupils0.3 km
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Barley Hill Primary School

Good507 pupils0.4 km
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John Hampden Primary School

Good467 pupils0.6 km
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Lord Williams's School

Good2203 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative Supermarket0.0 km
  • OXFAM0.1 km
  • Thame Farmers Auction Mart Limited0.3 km
  • The Chocolate Box0.2 km
  • Wrens of Thame Ltd0.1 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cross Keys Inn0.5 km
  • James Figg0.1 km
  • The Black Horse0.1 km
  • The Falcon0.8 km
  • Birdcage Inn - Sean Munroe0.1 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Black Goo Cafe & Tap Room0.1 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Harvest Moon0.1 km
  • La Caravella0.2 km
  • Pad Thai Rising Sun0.1 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd0.1 km
  • Sun's Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Thame Recipe0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Patrons Pizza0.1 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Spread Eagle Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway3.6 km
  • Princes Risborough9.9 km
  • Monks Risborough10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall0.0 km
  • Town Hall0.0 km
  • North Street0.2 km
  • Museum0.2 km
  • Police Station0.3 km