Montrose Way is in Thame and in South Oxfordshire district. OX9 3XH is located in the Thame electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Henley. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Montrose Way, Thame, OX9 3XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX9 3XG, OX9 3XS, OX9 3BZ, OX9 3XX, OX9 3XE, OX9 3XJ, OX9 3BY, OX9 3XQ, OX9 3XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX9 3XH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3XH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.3% 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 | 19.8% | 19.3% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 68.3% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (87.5%) 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% | 56.8% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 30.7% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 11.6% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around OX9 3XH this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 18.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 47.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 95.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montrose Way was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Thame average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Montrose Way has the 19th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Thame and the 189th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Montrose Way, Thame, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-02-21 | £479,118 |
| 20 Montrose Way, Thame, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2021-08-26 | £434,942 |
| 2 Montrose Way, Thame, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-30 | £462,839 |
| 6 Montrose Way, Thame, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-02-25 | £448,442 |
| 5 Montrose Way, Thame, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2021-01-18 | £478,278 |
OX9 3XH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OX9 3XH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Hill Primary School Ludsden Grove , OX9 3DH | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hampden Primary School Park Street , OX9 3HU | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame Brook Lane , OX9 2AB | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School Aston Road , Haddenham HP17 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,185 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Crendon School Chilton Road , Long Crendon HP18 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Lemongrass at Racquets | Wild Lemongrass @ Racquets, Racquets Fitness Centre, North Street | 343 yd | |
| The W | 27 Upper High Street | 409 yd | |
| The Monkey Puzzle | 18-19 Upper High Street | 411 yd | |
| Ruchi T/A | 46B North Street | 450 yd | |
| Thame Fried Chicken | 8 Swan Walk | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Inn | East Street | 343 yd | |
| The Old Nags Head | 43 Upper High Street | 552 yd | |
| Birdcage Inn | 4 Cornmarket | 586 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 11 Cornmarket | 633 yd | |
| James Figg | 21 Cornmarket | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thame Recipe | 84-86 Wellington Street | 288 yd | |
| The Chippy | 12 Upper High Street | 481 yd | |
| Smarts Fish Bar | 41 Upper High Street | 552 yd | |
| Smoochy Moo Moos Ltd | 90a High Street | 752 yd | |
| Patrons Pizza | 100a High Street | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Greyhound Lane | 688 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 1 High Street | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barley Hill Primary School LUDSDEN GROVE | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Racquets Fitness Centre NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 407 yd |
| Thame Tennis Club CHILTERN GROVE | tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Lord Williams'S School (Lower School) Towersey Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Towersey Playing Fields Towersey Road | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Chinnor Rugby Club RECTORY PAVILION RECTORY PAVILION KINGSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Southern Road Recreation Ground 9A 9A BELL LANE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Thame Utd (Closed) Windmill Road | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Thame Town Cricket Club Church Road | grass pitches | 922 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.