OX9 2AP is a sought-after residential area on Chestnut Avenue, 0.5km from Priestend in Thame. Administratively it sits within Thame ward and the Henley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX9, OX9 2AP offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k, down 30.7% year-on-year. 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 2AP are sourced from Output Area E00146032 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT AVENUE, OX9 2AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT AVENUE, OX9 2AP.
317
54
£ 54,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX9 2AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
OX9 2AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £660k, 92% 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. Property prices are trending down 30.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX9 2AP. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 660,000
7 sales · Mean £ 649,214
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX9 2AP has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Lord Williams's School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame
Barley Hill Primary School
John Hampden Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative Supermarket0.6 km
- OXFAM0.7 km
- Thame Farmers Auction Mart Limited0.9 km
- The Chocolate Box0.8 km
- Wrens of Thame Ltd0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- James Figg0.7 km
- The Black Horse0.7 km
- Birdcage Inn - Sean Munroe0.7 km
- Thame Masonic Hall0.6 km
- The Old Nags Head0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Black Goo Cafe & Tap Room0.7 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Harvest Moon0.7 km
- La Caravella0.8 km
- Pad Thai Rising Sun0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd0.6 km
- Sun's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Patrons Pizza0.6 km
- Smarts Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Spread Eagle Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haddenham & Thame Parkway4.1 km
- Princes Risborough10.4 km
- Monks Risborough11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sycamore Drive0.2 km
- Sycamore Drive0.2 km
- Cuttle Brook0.3 km
- Cuttle Brook0.4 km
- Lord Williams Upper School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OX92AP · Data under Open Government Licence