Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

BASMORE LANE, RG9 3NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASMORE LANE, RG9 3NU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

279

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 71,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG9 3NU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG9 3NU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.3M, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

RG9 3NU is a sought-after residential area on Basmore Lane, 0.2km from Lashbrook in Lower Shiplake. Administratively it sits within Sonning Common ward and the Henley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG9, RG9 3NU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 3NU are sourced from Output Area E00173180 (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 3NU. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,300,000

Detached

£ 1,500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,500,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

RG9 3NU has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Shiplake Butcher0.2 km
  • The Corner Shop0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Tower House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Baskerville0.1 km
  • Cwtch0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shiplake0.1 km
  • Wargrave1.5 km
  • Henley-On-Thames2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Shiplake Rail Station0.1 km
  • Shiplake Rail Station0.1 km