RG9 4DJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Shiplake in Shiplake. Administratively it sits within Sonning Common ward and the Henley constituency.
For serious buyers, RG9 4DJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% 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 6 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 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00145989 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG9 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG9 4DJ.
298
48
£ 71,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG9 4DJ 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, RG9 4DJ combines high owner-occupation (70%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG9 4DJ. The average age is 48.4. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
RG9 4DJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shiplake Church of England School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shiplake1.9 km
- Wargrave1.9 km
- Henley-On-Thames3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Memorial Avenue0.1 km
- Memorial Avenue0.1 km
- The Plowden Arms0.4 km
- The Plowden Arms0.4 km
- Shiplake College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG94DJ · Data under Open Government Licence