OX9 2AU is a sought-after residential area on Cedar Crescent, 0.8km from Priestend in Thame. Administratively it sits within Thame ward and the Henley constituency.
For serious buyers, OX9 2AU is 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £706k, up 37.0% 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 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00146032 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CEDAR CRESCENT, OX9 2AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CEDAR CRESCENT, OX9 2AU.
317
54
£ 54,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX9 2AU 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. OX9 2AU's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £706k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 37.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX9 2AU. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
11 sales · Mean £ 601,388
Semi-Detached
£ 600,000
3 sales · Mean £ 570,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX9 2AU has low crime rates — 21 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
John Hampden Primary School
Barley Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative Supermarket0.8 km
- OXFAM0.8 km
- The Chocolate Box0.9 km
- Wrens of Thame Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- James Figg0.8 km
- The Black Horse0.8 km
- Birdcage Inn - Sean Munroe0.9 km
- Thame Masonic Hall0.8 km
- The Old Nags Head0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Black Goo Cafe & Tap Room0.9 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Harvest Moon0.9 km
- La Caravella0.9 km
- Pad Thai Rising Sun0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd0.8 km
- Sun's Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Patrons Pizza0.8 km
- Smarts Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Spread Eagle Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haddenham & Thame Parkway4.4 km
- Princes Risborough10.5 km
- Monks Risborough11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sycamore Drive0.4 km
- Sycamore Drive0.4 km
- Lord Williams Upper School0.4 km
- Lord Williams Upper School0.5 km
- Lord Williams Upper School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: OX92AU · Data under Open Government Licence