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RG9 5AX

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Woodcote & Rotherfield

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Overview

Postcode RG9 5AX is located in a rural village, within the Woodcote & Rotherfield ward of South Oxfordshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Watlington & Nettlebed area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Watlington & Nettlebed is £68,257 per year. The nearest station is Henley-On-Thames, about 4.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Nettlebed Common.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Watlington & Nettlebed has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,449 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Watlington & Nettlebed has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Watlington & Nettlebed is £68,257 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from RG9 5AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Watlington & Nettlebed near RG9 5AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Henley-On-Thames located about 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG9 5AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNettlebed CommonSmallWalking directions to Nettlebed Common
0.2 miOld School GreenSmallWalking directions to Old School Green

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
90.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.15(-5%)
Burglary
4.31(+66%)
Vehicle crime
4.31(+16%)
Other theft
3.69(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
351
94.35%
Other White
12
3.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.08%
Other
2
0.54%
Chinese
1
0.27%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
56.52%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.37%
No qualifications
22
7.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
4.68%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
42.67%
Owns with a mortgage
54
36%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
19.33%
Other forms of private rent
3
2%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Woodcote & Rotherfield

Median price£804,150
Price per sq ft£514
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£526K – £1.3M

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £804,150 (about £514 per square foot) in Woodcote & Rotherfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodcote & Rotherfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£1,015,000£532
Semi-Detached20£515,000£538
Terraced6£412,500£415
Flats1£222,500£339

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodcote & Rotherfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodcote & Rotherfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£930,000£179,950£536,000£520,000
2017£805,000£232,000£411,500£442,500
2018£950,000£230,000£475,000£435,000
2019£822,500£202,500£515,000£371,250
2020£1,005,000£274,750£467,500£370,000
2021£977,500£1,110,000£527,000£450,000
2022£970,000£215,000£560,000£502,250
2023£962,500£188,500£525,250£480,000
2024£965,000£170,000£570,000£360,000
2025£1,235,000£256,250£485,000£450,000
2026£952,500£690,000£370,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodcote & Rotherfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodcote & Rotherfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£421£516£462£393
2017£437£405£408£400
2018£476£374£410£405
2019£436£342£403£403
2020£490£431£417£422
2021£480£399£477£446
2022£572£311£498£515
2023£554£226£494£438
2024£499£416£517£461
2025£562£354£502£374
2026£457£535£499
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodcote & Rotherfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodcote & Rotherfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG9 5AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG9 5AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 2025Cherry Tree Cottage, The Green, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 5AXDetachedFreehold£900,000
30 Sept 2025Little Green, The Green, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 5AXDetachedFreehold£1,425,000
12 Feb 2025Larch House, The Green, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 5AXDetachedFreehold£550,000
25 Feb 20252, Pottery Fields, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 5AZDetachedFreehold£1,250,000
20 Mar 202610, High Street, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 5DDTerracedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the RG9 5AX postcode area, located within Watlington & Nettlebed, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG9 5AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNettlebed Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG9 5AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG9 5AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBudgensHigh Street, South Oxfordshire, RG9 5DBWalking directions to Budgens

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Oxfordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,650
Band B£1,925
Band C£2,200
Band D£2,474
Band E£3,024
Band F£3,574
Band G£4,124
Band H£4,949

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG9 5AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Welch Norman

Woodcote & Rotherfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Jo Robb

Woodcote & Rotherfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Freddie van Mierlo

Henley and Thame - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouth OxfordshireE07000179
Parliamentary ConstituencyHenley and ThameE14001280
ParishNettlebedE04008149
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Watlington & NettlebedE02005965
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Oxfordshire 008AE01028678
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RG9 5AX

Is RG9 5AX (Watlington & Nettlebed) safe?

The area around RG9 5AX records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near RG9 5AX?

The median sale price around RG9 5AX in Watlington & Nettlebed is £804,150 (about £514 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG9 5AX?

There is 1 school close to RG9 5AX, including Nettlebed Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG9 5AX?

RG9 5AX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,449 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG9 5AX (Watlington & Nettlebed) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Henley and Thame covering RG9 5AX is Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Welch Norman (Green Party) and Jo Robb (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.