RG9 5SL is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Nuffield 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG9 5SL are sourced from Output Area E00186051 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG9 5SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG9 5SL.
122
43
£ 68,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG9 5SL 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
RG9 5SL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5SL. 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 2026-01)
RG9 5SL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Crown0.6 km
- Huntercombe Golf Club0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cholsey8.7 km
- Goring & Streatley9.6 km
- Henley-On-Thames10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Churchfield0.2 km
- Churchfield0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG95SL · Data under Open Government Licence