OX9 2BX is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Thame in Thame. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Thame ward and the Henley constituency.
Day-to-day life in OX9 2BX has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX9 2BX are sourced from Output Area E00146030 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OX9 2BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OX9 2BX.
283
50
£ 54,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX9 2BX 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 50, OX9 2BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX9 2BX. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX9 2BX 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
13 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative Supermarket0.0 km
- OXFAM0.1 km
- Thame Farmers Auction Mart Limited0.3 km
- The Chocolate Box0.1 km
- Wrens of Thame Ltd0.1 km
- + 8 more
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
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, 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
- Museum0.3 km
- Upper High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OX92BX · Data under Open Government Licence