Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, OX9 2AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD CLOSE, OX9 2AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OX9 2AY 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OX9 2AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £850k, 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX9 2AY is a sought-after residential area on Highfield Close, 1.0km from Moreton in Thame. Administratively it sits within Thame ward and the Henley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OX9, OX9 2AY 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k. 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 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00146032 (shared with 11 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 2AY. 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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 810,000

2 sales · Mean £ 810,000

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

OX9 2AY has low crime rates — 24 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 offences22
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Lord Williams's School

Good2203 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame

Good196 pupils0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Six Bells1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway4.6 km
  • Princes Risborough11.0 km
  • Monks Risborough11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lord Williams Upper School0.1 km
  • Lord Williams Upper School0.1 km
  • Lord Williams Upper School0.1 km