Moreton Lane, Thame, OX9 2EW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX9 2EW is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	45.1%	-5.1%	51.0%	-5.9%
Male	49.8%	54.9%	5.1%	49.0%	5.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of OX9 2EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.9%	27.4%	-0.5%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	53.3%	57.4%	4.1%	44.2%	13.2%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	8.3%	9.1%	0.8%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	7.9%	4.8%	-3.1%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.8%	54.9%	5.1%	48.4%	6.5%
Good health	35.5%	32%	-3.5%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	12.1%	10.1%	-2.0%	12.7%	-2.6%
Bad health	1.5%	2.7%	1.2%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.4%	11.4%	-3.0%	18.2%	-6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	8.7%	-6.1%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	13.5%	-2.2%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	10%	4.8%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	13.1%	-1.7%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	32.3%	38.4%	6.1%	33.8%	4.6%
Other	2.6%	4.8%	2.2%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.7%	97%	-0.7%	81.4%	15.6%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.6%	87.4%	-6.2%	83.2%	4.2%
European Union	2.3%	5.5%	3.2%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.8%	2.7%	1.9%	0.3%	2.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	86.5%	-7.1%	83.2%	3.3%
10+ Years	1.1%	8.1%	7.0%	9.8%	-1.7%
5-10 Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	3%	2.6%	2.2%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	76.7%	8.4%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	7.8%	13.5%	-5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.3%	37.2%	0.1%
Christian	53.9%	46.2%	7.7%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Moreton Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moreton Lane was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Thame average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Moreton Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Thame and the 79th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in OX9 2EW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Moreton Lane are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Oxfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Moreton Lane, Thame, OX9 2EW

Estimated Average Property Prices for OX9 2EW

Average Price
£599,146

Semi-Detached
£553,387

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£873,700

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Moreton Lane

Average Price
£726,518

Semi-Detached
£552,050

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£820,006

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£916,457

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Moreton LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Moreton Lane, Thame, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2018-06-08	£525,862
41 Moreton Lane, Thame, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2016-04-21	£540,076
29 Moreton Lane, Thame, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2014-09-04	£590,809
27 Moreton Lane, Thame, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2011-07-15	£586,209
25 Moreton Lane, Thame, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£284,950	2006-08-23	£559,424

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OX9 2EW

Employment

OX9 2EW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

OX9 2EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in OX9 2EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	69
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	31
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	13
Information and communication	10
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame Brook Lane , OX9 2AB	3out of 4	516 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John Hampden Primary School Park Street , OX9 3HU	3out of 4	781 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barley Hill Primary School Ludsden Grove , OX9 3DH	3out of 4	851 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Long Crendon School Chilton Road , Long Crendon HP18 9BZ	4out of 4	4,398 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tetsworth Primary School 15 High Street , Tetsworth OX9 7AB	3out of 4	4,565 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lord Williams's School Oxford Road , OX9 2AQ	4out of 4	749 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harvest Moon	1 Pump Lane	438 yd
Prezzo	12a Buttermarket	439 yd
Black Goo Cafe & Tap Room	14 Buttermarket	453 yd
Rumsey's Handmade Chocolates	8 Upper High Street	474 yd
La Caravella	7 Upper High Street	474 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Black Horse	11 Cornmarket	393 yd
James Figg	21 Cornmarket	393 yd
The Old Nags Head	43 Upper High Street	400 yd
Birdcage Inn	4 Cornmarket	439 yd
Thame Masonic Hall	14 High Street	503 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Smarts Fish Bar	41 Upper High Street	400 yd
The Chippy	12 Upper High Street	474 yd
Dominos Pizza	Dominos Pizza, 19-20 High Street	503 yd
Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd	90a High Street	530 yd
Patrons Pizza	100a High Street	530 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsburys	1 High Street		423 yd
Waitrose	Greyhound Lane		683 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Thame Utd (Closed) Windmill Road	grass pitches	232 yd
Racquets Fitness Centre NORTH STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts	696 yd
Thame Town Cricket Club Church Road	grass pitches	739 yd
Southern Road Recreation Ground 9A 9A BELL LANE	grass pitches	780 yd
Barley Hill Primary School LUDSDEN GROVE	grass pitches	797 yd
Lord Williams'S Academy(Upper School) Oxford Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	875 yd
Lord Williams Squash Club OXFORD ROAD	squash courts	876 yd
Thame Leisure Centre OXFORD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	900 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OX9 2EW