Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

HARPSDEN WOODS, RG9 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPSDEN WOODS, RG9 4AD.

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Population

561

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 71,800 /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 4AD 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG9 4AD's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG9 4AD is a sought-after residential area on Harpsden Woods, 0.8km from Lower Shiplake in South Oxfordshire. Administratively it sits within Sonning Common ward and the Henley constituency.

For serious buyers, RG9 4AD is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% 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 1 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 RG9 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00145979 (shared with 63 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 4AD. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

RG9 4AD has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Shiplake Church of England School

Good139 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Shiplake Butcher0.9 km
  • The Corner Shop1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Tower House0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Baskerville1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shiplake1.0 km
  • Wargrave2.2 km
  • Henley-On-Thames2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bolney Lane0.4 km
  • Bolney Lane0.4 km