Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

READING ROAD, RG9 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for READING ROAD, RG9 1AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

290

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG9 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG9 1AB's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £373k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £373k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 70.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG9 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Reading Road, 0.3km from Henley-on-Thames in Henley-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within Henley-on-Thames ward and the Henley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £373k, down 70.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG9 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00145956 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG9 1AB. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 700,000

3 sales · Mean £ 666,666

Terraced

£ 410,000

7 sales · Mean £ 378,982

Flat

£ 300,000

7 sales · Mean £ 290,357

Detached

£ 465,000

1 sales · Mean £ 465,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RG9 1AB is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences100
Shoplifting60
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order24
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Trinity Church of England Primary School

Outstanding303 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames

Good140 pupils0.5 km
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Badgemore Primary School

Good112 pupils0.8 km
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Valley Road School

Good189 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Henley Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Henley Wines0.0 km
  • Lawlor's the Bakers0.3 km
  • Mr Simms0.3 km
  • Northfield End Superstore Ltd0.6 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hotel du Vin0.4 km
  • The Relais Henley0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Bird in Hand0.1 km
  • The Anchor Henley0.1 km
  • The Little Angel0.5 km
  • Salisbury Conservative Club0.0 km
  • THE BULL ON BELL STREET0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Al Forno0.0 km
  • Asiana Spice0.0 km
  • Berries Coffee0.2 km
  • Cafe Buendia0.4 km
  • Cafe Le Raj0.0 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Full House0.1 km
  • The Coffee Bean0.6 km
  • Uppal Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Kay Hayes0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Henley-On-Thames0.3 km
  • Shiplake3.1 km
  • Wargrave4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Christ Church0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • Albert Road0.2 km
  • Hart Street0.2 km
  • Hart Street0.2 km