Postcode report
Is RG9 5HE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RG9 5HE: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG9 5HE is a postcode in Woodcote & Rotherfield, South Oxfordshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG9 5HE, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG9 5HE are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RG9 5HE is based on South Oxfordshire 020 Census 2021. It covers 6,151 residents, 237 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near RG9 5HE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £548k from 26 rolling sales, down 7.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG9 5HE can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG9 5HE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RG9 5HE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RG9 5HE
Is RG9 5HE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RG9 5HE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RG9 5HE?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for RG9 5HE?
LocaleIQ matched RG9 5HE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG9 5HE?
The latest median sold price is £548k based on 26 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG9 5HE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.