RG9 5RU is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Huntercombe in South Oxfordshire. Administratively it sits within Woodcote & Rotherfield ward and the Henley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG9 5RU are sourced from Output Area E00186051 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG9 5RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG9 5RU.
122
43
£ 68,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG9 5RU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG9 5RU spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG9 5RU. The average age is 43.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG9 5RU has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- HMP Huntercombe0.5 km
- The Crown0.5 km
- Huntercombe Golf Club0.9 km
- Pact Cafe0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The National Trust0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cholsey9.6 km
- Henley-On-Thames10.0 km
- Goring & Streatley10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Nuffield Place0.3 km
- Nuffield Place0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG95RU · Data under Open Government Licence