RG9 5DS is a safe, established residential area on Post Office Cottages, 0.2km from Highmoor Cross in South Oxfordshire. Administratively it sits within Woodcote & Rotherfield ward and the Henley constituency.
For families considering a move, RG9 5DS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG9 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00145748 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POST OFFICE COTTAGES, RG9 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POST OFFICE COTTAGES, RG9 5DS.
290
45
£ 71,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG9 5DS 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG9 5DS's 70% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £390k 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 5DS. The average age is 45.2. 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: 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 390,000
2 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
RG9 5DS has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Rising Sun0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Henley-On-Thames6.7 km
- Shiplake8.9 km
- Tilehurst9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Green0.0 km
- Green0.0 km
- Holly Close0.1 km
- Holly Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG95DS · Data under Open Government Licence