RG9 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Upton Close, 0.6km 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 high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00145959 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPTON CLOSE, RG9 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON CLOSE, RG9 1BU.
331
39
£ 60,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG9 1BU 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.
Area Character
RG9 1BU is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £475k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG9 1BU. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 395,000
10 sales · Mean £ 382,100
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
3 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG9 1BU has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames
Badgemore Primary School
Valley Road School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Henley Pharmacy0.7 km
- Henley Wines0.3 km
- Lawlor's the Bakers0.6 km
- Mr Simms0.6 km
- Northfield End Superstore Ltd0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hotel du Vin0.7 km
- The Relais Henley0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bird in Hand0.4 km
- The Anchor Henley0.4 km
- The Little Angel0.6 km
- Salisbury Conservative Club0.3 km
- THE BULL ON BELL STREET0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Al Forno0.3 km
- Asiana Spice0.3 km
- Berries Coffee0.5 km
- Cafe Buendia0.7 km
- Cafe Le Raj0.3 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco Superstore0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Full House0.4 km
- The Coffee Bean0.9 km
- Uppal Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Kay Hayes0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Henley-On-Thames0.1 km
- Shiplake2.8 km
- Wargrave4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Henley-on-Thames Rail Station0.1 km
- Henley-on-Thames Rail Station0.1 km
- St Marks Road0.1 km
- St Marks Road0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG91BU · Data under Open Government Licence