Bandet Way is in Thame and in South Oxfordshire district. OX9 3SJ is located in the Thame electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Henley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bandet Way, Thame, OX9 3SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX9 3NU, OX9 3UD, OX9 3NT, OX9 3UT, OX9 3US, OX9 3UX, OX9 3HD, OX9 3UF, OX9 3UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX9 3SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 24.2% | 35.2% | 11.0% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 53.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 1.5% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 54.7% | 63.4% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 26.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 5.6% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 11.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 6.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 47.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94% | 88.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 89.2% | 88.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 88.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.7% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bandet Way was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% higher than the Thame average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bandet Way has the 12th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Thame and the 111th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 548.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit A1 Bandet Way, Thame, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,633,662 | 2018-08-31 | £2,974,067 |
OX9 3SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hampden Primary School Park Street , OX9 3HU | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Hill Primary School Ludsden Grove , OX9 3DH | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame Brook Lane , OX9 2AB | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School Aston Road , Haddenham HP17 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,448 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tetsworth Primary School 15 High Street , Tetsworth OX9 7AB | 3out of 4 | 4,730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Williams's School Oxford Road , OX9 2AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hampden Junior Adventures Group | John Hampden Primary School | 915 yd | |
| la salute cafe,pizzeria | 69a Park Street | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falcon | The Falcon, 1 Thame Park Road | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Williams'S School (Lower School) Towersey Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Thame Tennis Club CHILTERN GROVE | tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Towersey Playing Fields Towersey Road | grass pitches | 869 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.