OX9 2BL is a sought-after residential area on Cornmarket, 0.2km from Thame in Thame. Administratively it sits within Thame ward and the Henley constituency.
For families considering a move, OX9 2BL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OX9 2BL are sourced from Output Area E00146030 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORNMARKET, OX9 2BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNMARKET, OX9 2BL.
283
50
£ 54,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OX9 2BL 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 50, OX9 2BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX9 2BL. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OX9 2BL has low crime rates — 33 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
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative Supermarket0.1 km
- OXFAM0.0 km
- Thame Farmers Auction Mart Limited0.3 km
- The Chocolate Box0.1 km
- Wrens of Thame Ltd0.1 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cross Keys Inn0.4 km
- James Figg0.0 km
- The Black Horse0.0 km
- The Falcon0.8 km
- Birdcage Inn - Sean Munroe0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Black Goo Cafe & Tap Room0.1 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Harvest Moon0.1 km
- La Caravella0.2 km
- Pad Thai Rising Sun0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd0.2 km
- Sun's Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Thame Recipe0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Patrons Pizza0.2 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Spread Eagle Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haddenham & Thame Parkway3.6 km
- Princes Risborough9.8 km
- Monks Risborough10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- Upper High Street0.2 km
- Upper High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OX92BL · Data under Open Government Licence