Side-by-side comparison of RG8 Reading and RG9 Henley-on-thames covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RG8 is the more affordable option at £597,500 median vs £715,000 in RG9. RG8 has lower recorded crime (786 vs 1,096 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | RG8 Reading | RG9 Henley-on-thames |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £597,500 | £715,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,505 | £2,598 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 786 | 1,096 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 36.7 | 28.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 69.5 | 68.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 65.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.