OX9
Thame, Postcombe, Towersey, and North Weston. A picturesque M40-corridor market town — fast London commuter access, Oxford 30 min by car, Chiltern Line 3 miles away.
What OX9 covers
OX9 is a compact postcode district centred on Thame, a medieval market town in the south-east corner of Oxfordshire. It sits between the M40 (J7 and J8) and the Chiltern Hills, close to the Buckinghamshire border.
Thame has no station within the town — the nearest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway (Chiltern Line), 3 miles north, with fast services to London Marylebone and Birmingham. The M40 at J8 is 5 minutes, making this one of Oxfordshire's most motorway-accessible market towns. Oxford is 14 miles west — 30 min by car or a 25-min direct bus (S7 via A418).
Property prices (Thame / OX9)
| Property type | Avg price |
|---|---|
| Flat / apartment | £226,738 |
| Terraced | £338,236 |
| Semi-detached | £431,922 |
| Detached | £531,311 |
| Overall average | £390,652 |
Source: Enterprise Oxfordshire 2025.
Rental prices
| Bedrooms | Avg rent PCM |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £818 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,397 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | £2,150 |
Source: Enterprise Oxfordshire 2025. Thin market — availability can vary.
Transport
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| London Marylebone | ~55 min | Chiltern from Haddenham (3 mi) |
| Birmingham Moor Street | ~55 min | Chiltern from Haddenham |
| Oxford | 30 min | Car (A418) or S7 bus |
| Aylesbury | 20 min | Car (A418) or local bus |
| High Wycombe | 30 min | Car (M40) |
Employment
Thame has a cluster of medium-sized employers in manufacturing, safety equipment, and agri-food. The town also draws residents who commute to London, Oxford, or Aylesbury.
- Kubota UK — European HQ and R&D; agricultural machinery.
- JSP Safety — head protection and PPE manufacturer; Thame.
- Essentra — global packaging / components; Thame site.
- Airbus Helicopters UK — training and support; Thame.
- Booker Tate — agricultural consultancy.
Who OX9 suits
London rail commuters (Chiltern Line)
Haddenham & Thame Parkway is 3 miles away — ~55 min to Marylebone via Chiltern.
Oxford car commuters
Thame to Oxford is 30 min by car — no congestion until the city ring road.
Midsomer Murders fans / heritage lovers
Thame's medieval high street and Tudor buildings have appeared in many TV productions.
Families wanting market town feel
Thame Grammar School (selective) and Lord Williams's School (outstanding secondary) make this a strong catchment town.