RG4 9EQ is a sought-after residential area on Heatherfield Place, 0.1km from Sonning Common in Sonning Common. Administratively it sits within Sonning Common ward and the Henley constituency.
For serious buyers, RG4 9EQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £674k, down 4.3% 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 9EQ are sourced from Output Area E00145999 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHERFIELD PLACE, RG4 9EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHERFIELD PLACE, RG4 9EQ.
338
51
£ 63,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 9EQ 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
RG4 9EQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £674k, 94% 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. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 9EQ. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 612,500
5 sales · Mean £ 613,500
Detached
£ 677,500
10 sales · Mean £ 655,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 9EQ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bishopswood School
Sonning Common Primary School
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
Peppard Church of England Primary School
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Atticus and Hope Limited0.8 km
- Sonning Common Food & Wine0.3 km
- B&B Local Ltd0.3 km
- Carl Woods butcher0.2 km
- One Stop Shop0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Flemings0.2 km
- Connect Catering at Johnson Matthey Technology Centre0.7 km
- Rebel Coffee HQ0.8 km
- Tandoori Connoisseur0.2 km
- The Spring0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hare & Hounds0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hot Wok0.2 km
- Sonning Common Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Henley-On-Thames5.9 km
- Tilehurst6.2 km
- Reading Station6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Woodlands Road HAR DEL0.2 km
- Woodlands Road HAR DEL0.2 km
- Brinds Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG49EQ · Data under Open Government Licence