RG9 1BY is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Newtown in Henley-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within Henley-on-Thames ward and the Henley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG9 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00145966 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG9 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG9 1BY.
283
38
£ 60,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG9 1BY 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 38, RG9 1BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1BY. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG9 1BY has low crime rates — 28 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 Wines0.4 km
- Lawlor's the Bakers0.6 km
- Mr Simms0.7 km
- Northfield End Superstore Ltd1.0 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hotel du Vin0.8 km
- The Relais Henley0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bird in Hand0.5 km
- The Anchor Henley0.4 km
- The Little Angel0.7 km
- Salisbury Conservative Club0.4 km
- THE BULL ON BELL STREET0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Al Forno0.4 km
- Asiana Spice0.4 km
- Berries Coffee0.6 km
- Cafe Buendia0.7 km
- Cafe Le Raj0.4 km
- + 45 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 Bean1.0 km
- Uppal Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Kay Hayes0.4 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Henley-On-Thames0.2 km
- Shiplake2.7 km
- Wargrave4.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Marks Road0.1 km
- St Marks Road0.1 km
- Henley-on-Thames Rail Station0.2 km
- Henley-on-Thames Rail Station0.2 km
- Harpsden Way HAR DEL0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG91BY · Data under Open Government Licence