RG4 9SR is a sought-after residential area on Brinds Close, 0.3km from Sonning Common in Sonning Common. Administratively it sits within Sonning Common ward and the Henley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 9SR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 73% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, down 32.4% 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 9SR are sourced from Output Area E00146003 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRINDS CLOSE, RG4 9SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRINDS CLOSE, RG4 9SR.
331
44
£ 63,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 9SR 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
RG4 9SR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £291k, 73% 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 32.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 9SR. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 279,000
12 sales · Mean £ 293,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 9SR has low crime rates — 15 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 Limited0.6 km
- Sonning Common Food & Wine0.3 km
- B&B Local Ltd0.1 km
- Carl Woods butcher0.4 km
- One Stop Shop0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Flemings0.4 km
- Connect Catering at Johnson Matthey Technology Centre0.5 km
- Rebel Coffee HQ0.7 km
- Tandoori Connoisseur0.4 km
- The Spring0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hare & Hounds0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hot Wok0.4 km
- Sonning Common Fish Bar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Henley-On-Thames5.7 km
- Tilehurst6.3 km
- Reading Station6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Brinds Corner0.1 km
- Brinds Corner0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG49SR · Data under Open Government Licence