Postcode RG4 9SW is located in a rural town, within the Sonning Common ward of South Oxfordshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Sonning Common & Kidmore End area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sonning Common & Kidmore End is £70,819 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 3.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Sonning Common & Kidmore End has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Sonning Common & Kidmore End has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sonning Common & Kidmore End is £70,819 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 9SW.
Sonning Common & Kidmore End near RG4 9SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £588,750 in Sonning Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £2,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £685,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £533,500 |
| Terraced | 8 | £382,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sonning Common
In the RG4 9SW postcode area, located within Sonning Common & Kidmore End, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 9SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 46 Wood Lane, Reading, RG4 9SL | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Wood Lane, South Oxfordshire, RG4 9SL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | BB Wines | Brinds Close, South Oxfordshire, RG4 9SR | Walking directions to BB Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Sonning Common Food & Wine | 26 Peppard Road, Reading, RG4 9SU | Walking directions to Sonning Common Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for South Oxfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG4 9SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Leigh Rawlins
Sonning Common - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Giles
Sonning Common - Elected 4 May 2023
Freddie van Mierlo
Henley and Thame - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.