SHIPLAKE BOTTOM, RG9 5HJ House Prices & Local Information

RG9 5HJ is a sought-after residential area on Shiplake Bottom, 0.6km from Peppard Common in Sonning Common. Administratively it sits within Sonning Common ward and the Henley constituency.

For serious buyers, RG9 5HJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £651k, down 7.1% 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 RG9 5HJ are sourced from Output Area E00145994 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.