Harpsden, Henley-on-thames, RG9 4HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG9 4HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	52.8%	3.4%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	50.6%	47.2%	-3.4%	49.0%	-1.8%

Partnership Status

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 4HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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	16.5%	31.2%	14.7%	37.9%	-6.7%
Married: Opposite sex	71.1%	58%	-13.1%	44.2%	13.8%
Married: Same sex	1.7%	0.2%	-1.5%	0.3%	-0.1%
Separated	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	4.8%	7.4%	2.6%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	4.8%	2.8%	-2.0%	6.1%	-3.3%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	64.6%	61.8%	-2.8%	48.4%	13.4%
Good health	26.6%	30.4%	3.8%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	8%	6.8%	-1.2%	12.7%	-5.9%
Bad health	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around RG9 4HJ this area, 5.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 53.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	5.2%	5.7%	0.5%	18.2%	-12.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.6%	7.1%	-1.5%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	12.8%	-2.7%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	1.4%	4.3%	2.9%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	14.2%	1.1%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	54.3%	53.9%	-0.4%	33.8%	20.1%
Other	2.1%	2.1%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	1%	0.2%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.4%	92.3%	-6.1%	81.4%	10.9%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.1%	87.8%	-1.3%	83.2%	4.6%
European Union	3.9%	4.8%	0.9%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.6%	2.7%	1.1%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.9%	88.3%	-0.6%	83.2%	5.1%
10+ Years	0.5%	8.1%	7.6%	9.8%	-1.7%
5-10 Years	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	8.3%	1.1%	-7.2%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.4%	76.7%	12.7%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	5.7%	13.5%	-7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.5%	37.2%	1.3%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	3.8%	6.5%	-2.7%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is RG9 4HJ dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around RG9 4HJ was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% higher than the Sonning Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

RG9 4HJ has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Sonning Common and the 197th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£71,800

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG9 4HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Oxfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Harpsden, Henley-on-thames, RG9 4HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG9 4HJ

Average Price
£801,086

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£746,588

Detached
£882,833

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in RG9 4HJ

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Willow Cottage, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2018-02-16	£910,714
Hardy Cottage, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£535,000	2016-10-06	£654,611
Halfway Cottage, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£710,000	2015-05-01	£946,980
Annies Cottage, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£595,000	2014-11-28	£842,917
Ivy Cottage, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2010-10-08	£579,688

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG9 4HJ

Employment

RG9 4HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	151
Retired	76
Self-Employed	66
Part-Time Employee	44
Looking after home or family	31
Student (economically inactive)	29
Other	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	28
Information and communication	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Other	17
Education	14
Financial and insurance activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	11
Manufacturing	7
Real estate activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley Road School Valley Road , RG9 1RR	3out of 4	1,077 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames Greys Hill , RG9 1SL	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , RG9 1HJ	4out of 4	1,482 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Badgemore Primary School Hop Gardens , RG9 2HL	3out of 4	2,210 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shiplake Church of England School Memorial Avenue , Shiplake RG9 4DN	3out of 4	2,697 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gillotts School Gillotts Lane , RG9 1PS	3out of 4	617 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Henley College Deanfield Avenue , RG9 1UH	- not rated	1,727 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Piggott School Twyford Road , Wargrave RG10 8DS	3out of 4	5,058 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Preparatory 13 St Andrew's Road , Henley-on-Thames	- not rated	1,373 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rupert House School 90 Bell Street , HENLEY-ON-THAMES RG9 2BN	- not rated	2,352 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shiplake College Shiplake Court , Shiplake RG9 4BW	- not rated	3,302 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishopswood School Grove Road , RG4 9RH	3out of 4	4,968 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Henley Golf Club	Henley Golf Club		627 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Putt Stop	The Putt Stop, Henley Golf Club	122 yd
The Happy Wok	126 Greys Road	948 yd
Herbies Pizza	120 Greys Road	948 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harpsden Football Ground FAIRWAY VIEW FAIRWAY VIEW	grass pitches	268 yd
Harpsden Cricket Ground HARPSDEN CRICKET CLUB HARPSDEN CRICKET CLUB HARPSDEN WAY	grass pitches	532 yd
Henley Golf Club HENLEY GOLF CLUB HENLEY GOLF CLUB	golf	632 yd
Gillotts School GILLOTTS LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	746 yd
Henley Leisure Centre GILLOTTS LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	857 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	34.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	49.02 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	49.02 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.