Swedish Houses is in Binfield Heath, Henley-On-Thames and in South Oxfordshire district. RG9 4EG is located in the Sonning Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Henley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swedish Houses, Binfield Heath, Henley-on-thames, RG9 4EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG9 4EF, RG9 4EE, RG9 4EB, RG9 4EH, RG9 4EJ, RG9 4ED, RG9 4DS, RG9 4EA, RG9 4LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG9 4EG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG9 4EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 27.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 51.5% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 53.1% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 31.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.1% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 16.8% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 8.1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 46% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 92.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 92.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swedish Houses was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% lower than the Sonning Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swedish Houses has the 7th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Sonning Common and the 184th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Swedish Houses, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2007-06-29 | £723,649 |
RG9 4EG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG9 4EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in RG9 4EG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiplake Church of England School Memorial Avenue , Shiplake RG9 4DN | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School Pendennis Avenue , Caversham Park Village RG4 6SS | 3out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Park Primary School Queensway , Caversham Park Village RG4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Road School Valley Road , RG9 1RR | 3out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames Greys Hill , RG9 1SL | 3out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillotts School Gillotts Lane , RG9 1PS | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR | 3out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge Reades Lane , Sonning Common RG4 9LN | 1out of 4 | 5,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waingels Waingels Road , Woodley RG5 4RF | 3out of 4 | 5,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henley College Deanfield Avenue , RG9 1UH | - not rated | 4,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Piggott School Twyford Road , Wargrave RG10 8DS | 3out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiplake College Shiplake Court , Shiplake RG9 4BW | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Preparatory 13 St Andrew's Road , Henley-on-Thames | - not rated | 3,887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopswood School Grove Road , RG4 9RH | 3out of 4 | 4,270 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School 18 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ | - not rated | 4,786 yd | Miscellaneous | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orwells | Orwells | 419 yd | |
| The Bottle & Glass Inn | Bottle and Glass | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Binfield Heath Polo Club NEW COTTAGE NEW COTTAGE THANKSGIVING LANE | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Prestcold Cricket Club COPPID HALL CRICKET CLUB COPPID HALL CRICKET CLUB EMMER GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.