Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

EMPSTEAD COURT, RG9 2EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMPSTEAD COURT, RG9 2EQ.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG9 2EQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG9 2EQ's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.

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

RG9 2EQ is a well-regarded residential area on Empstead Court, 0.2km from Henley-on-Thames in Henley-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within Henley-on-Thames ward and the Henley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG9, RG9 2EQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 RG9 2EQ are sourced from Output Area E00145939 (shared with 9 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 RG9 2EQ. 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

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RG9 2EQ is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences83
Shoplifting60
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft16
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames

Good140 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Church of England Primary School

Outstanding303 pupils0.5 km
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Badgemore Primary School

Good112 pupils0.5 km
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Valley Road School

Good189 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Henley Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Henley Wines0.3 km
  • Lawlor's the Bakers0.0 km
  • Mr Simms0.2 km
  • Northfield End Superstore Ltd0.5 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hotel du Vin0.4 km
  • The Relais Henley0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Bird in Hand0.2 km
  • The Anchor Henley0.3 km
  • The Little Angel0.7 km
  • Jacobini0.3 km
  • Stable 340.3 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Al Forno0.3 km
  • Asiana Spice0.3 km
  • Berries Coffee0.3 km
  • Cafe Buendia0.3 km
  • Cafe Le Raj0.3 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Full House0.3 km
  • The Coffee Bean0.4 km
  • Uppal Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Bell Street Baguettes0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Henley-On-Thames0.6 km
  • Shiplake3.3 km
  • Wargrave4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Albert Road0.2 km
  • Bell Street0.2 km
  • Deanfield Avenue0.3 km
  • Hart Street0.3 km