What You Need to Earn to Buy in RG9

The median home in RG9 sold for £740,000. To buy at that price you'd typically need a household income of about £140,000 — based on a 15% deposit and a 4.5× income multiple. Prices are not enough recent sales to show a trend.

Deposit needed to buy in RG9

Deposit %	Deposit £	Mortgage needed
5%	£37,000	£703,000
10%	£74,000	£666,000
15%	£111,000	£629,000
25%	£185,000	£555,000

A typical mortgage on the £740,000 median (85% LTV, 4.5% over 25 years) costs around £3,496/month. Based on 399 Land Registry sales.

Common questions about buying in RG9

What salary do you need to buy a house in RG9?

The median home in RG9 sold for £740,000. With a 15% deposit and a typical 4.5× income multiple, you'd need a household income of about £140,000 to buy at that price. Higher-multiple lenders can reduce the income required — check your own figure with the affordability calculator.

How much is a typical mortgage payment in RG9?

Borrowing £629,000 (85% of the £740,000 median) at 4.5% over 25 years works out at roughly £3,496 a month on a repayment basis.

How much deposit do you need to buy in RG9?

On the £740,000 median price, a 5% deposit is £37,000 and a 10% deposit is £74,000. A larger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

Are house prices in RG9 rising or falling?

Based on the latest Land Registry sold prices, prices in RG9 are not enough recent sales to show a trend, across 399 recorded sales.

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