OX39
Chinnor, Sydenham, Kingston Blount, and Crowell. The Chilterns edge at its most accessible — M40 J6 is 5 min, Princes Risborough Chiltern Line station 5 miles, and London under 50 min by rail.
What OX39 covers
OX39 is Oxfordshire's Chilterns-edge postcode, tucked between the Oxfordshire plateau and the Buckinghamshire chalk escarpment. Chinnor is the largest settlement — a growing village with its own primary and secondary schools, sitting just inside South Oxfordshire but strongly influenced by the Buckinghamshire / Chiltern commuter belt.
The M40 J6 (Lewknor) is around 5 minutes by car, giving fast access to London (M40/M25), Oxford (25 min), and the M25. Princes Risborough is 5 miles north (Chiltern Line to Marylebone in ~47 min). OX39 is one of the few South Oxfordshire postcodes with strong Buckinghamshire school-catchment overlap.
Villages in OX39
Chinnor
Largest village; growing. Lord Williams's School sixth form catchment note: some OX39 pupils access Thame schools. Range of housing from 1970s to new build. Active community.
Sydenham
Small village above the plain; some period character. Very limited supply.
Kingston Blount
Hamlet at the foot of the Chilterns; premium prices for character properties.
Crowell
Tiny village in the Chiltern hills. Very limited availability; scenic setting.
Property prices (OX39 area)
| Property type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Flat / apartment | £200–290k |
| Terraced | £320–440k |
| Semi-detached | £400–550k |
| Detached | £550–900k+ |
Indicative ranges. Chilterns-edge premium and Princes Risborough rail catchment support values. Verify on Rightmove/Zoopla.
Transport
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| M40 Junction 6 | ~5 min | Car (Lewknor) |
| Oxford | ~30 min | Car via M40/A40 |
| London Marylebone | ~47 min | Chiltern from Princes Risborough (5 mi) |
| High Wycombe | ~20 min | Car via M40 |
| Thame | ~15 min | Car via B4009 |
Who OX39 suits
London M40 commuters
M40 J6 is 5 min away. OX39 offers more space for the money than equivalent Buckinghamshire Chiltern-commuter villages.
Chilterns lifestyle seekers
The Chiltern Hills AONB is on the doorstep. Walking, cycling, and equestrian use from the village edge.
Families in the Thame/Princes Risborough catchment
OX39 sits between two good secondary school towns and has its own primary provision.
Oxford or Aylesbury hybrid workers
Equidistant from both employment centres — suitable for households with split work locations.