Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

THE HAMLET, RG4 9BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HAMLET, RG4 9BU.

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Population

471

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 63,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 9BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG4 9BU's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £790k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £790k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.

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

RG4 9BU is a sought-after residential area on The Hamlet, 0.2km from Gallowstree Common in Gallowstree Common. Administratively it sits within Kidmore End & Whitchurch ward and the Henley constituency.

For serious buyers, RG4 9BU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £790k, down 9.1% 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 RG4 9BU are sourced from Output Area E00145982 (shared with 32 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 RG4 9BU. The average age is 44.3. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 675,000

3 sales · Mean £ 666,666

Detached

£ 635,000

17 sales · Mean £ 720,794

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

RG4 9BU has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

Good341 pupils1.2 km
P

Kidmore End Church of England Primary School

Outstanding157 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilehurst5.3 km
  • Pangbourne6.7 km
  • Reading Station6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hazelmoor Lane0.2 km
  • Hazelmoor Lane0.2 km
  • Wood Lane HAR0.3 km
  • Wood Lane HAR0.3 km
  • Orchard Field0.4 km