OX9 2BZ is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.0km from Thame in Thame. Administratively it sits within Thame ward and the Henley constituency.
For families considering a move, OX9 2BZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £512k.
Census 2021 statistics for OX9 2BZ are sourced from Output Area E00146030 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, OX9 2BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, OX9 2BZ.
283
50
£ 54,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX9 2BZ 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
OX9 2BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £512k, 55% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £512k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX9 2BZ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 620,000
3 sales · Mean £ 563,333
Flat
£ 292,500
7 sales · Mean £ 306,785
Terraced
£ 455,000
1 sales · Mean £ 455,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX9 2BZ has low crime rates — 32 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
- Spread Eagle Hotel0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Starbucks1.0 km
- Black Goo Cafe & Tap Room0.2 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- Costa0.0 km
- Harvest Moon0.2 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Esso Service Station1.0 km
- Midcounties Co-operative Supermarket0.1 km
- OXFAM0.2 km
- Thame Farmers Auction Mart Limited0.3 km
- The Chocolate Box0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cross Keys Inn0.6 km
- James Figg0.2 km
- The Black Horse0.2 km
- The Falcon0.9 km
- Birdcage Inn - Sean Munroe0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd0.0 km
- Sun's Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Thame Recipe0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.0 km
- Patrons Pizza0.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haddenham & Thame Parkway3.6 km
- Princes Risborough10.0 km
- Monks Risborough10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Museum0.1 km
- Museum0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX92BZ · Data under Open Government Licence