RG4 9DE is a sought-after residential area on Hearns Lane, 0.5km from Gallowstree Common in Gallowstree Common. Administratively it sits within Kidmore End & Whitchurch ward and the Henley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 9DE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9DE are sourced from Output Area E00145982 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEARNS LANE, RG4 9DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEARNS LANE, RG4 9DE.
471
44
£ 63,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 9DE 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 9DE combines high owner-occupation (85%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 9DE. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
RG4 9DE has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst5.4 km
- Reading Station6.9 km
- Pangbourne7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Field0.1 km
- Hazelmoor Lane0.1 km
- Hazelmoor Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG49DE · Data under Open Government Licence