Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

OLD UNION WAY, OX9 2DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD UNION WAY, OX9 2DF.

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Population

500

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX9 2DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, OX9 2DF combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£739k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 2DF is a sought-after residential area on Old Union Way, 0.2km from Priestend in Thame. Administratively it sits within Thame ward and the Henley constituency.

For serious buyers, OX9 2DF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £739k. 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 2DF are sourced from Output Area E00146045 (shared with 21 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 2DF. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,750,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,750,000

Semi-Detached

£ 587,500

2 sales · Mean £ 587,500

Terraced

£ 510,000

2 sales · Mean £ 510,000

Flat

£ 192,387

4 sales · Mean £ 188,256

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

OX9 2DF has low crime rates — 11 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 offences12
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame

Good196 pupils0.3 km
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Lord Williams's School

Good2203 pupils0.6 km
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Barley Hill Primary School

Good507 pupils1.0 km
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John Hampden Primary School

Good467 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Spread Eagle Hotel0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Black Goo Cafe & Tap Room0.7 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Harvest Moon0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Esso Service Station0.9 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative Supermarket0.6 km
  • OXFAM0.7 km
  • Thame Farmers Auction Mart Limited0.8 km
  • The Chocolate Box0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • James Figg0.7 km
  • The Black Horse0.7 km
  • Birdcage Inn - Sean Munroe0.7 km
  • Thame Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • The Old Nags Head0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd0.5 km
  • Sun's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Patrons Pizza0.5 km
  • Smarts Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway3.8 km
  • Princes Risborough10.5 km
  • Monks Risborough10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cuttle Brook0.1 km
  • Cuttle Brook0.1 km
  • Sycamore Drive0.3 km
  • Museum0.3 km
  • Sycamore Drive0.4 km