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About

Shinfield is a suburban area located in the borough of Wokingham, Berkshire. It lies just south of Reading, offering easy access to the M4 motorway and nearby towns. The area features a mix of residential developments, green spaces, and local amenities, including shops, schools, and community facilities. Shinfield has seen significant growth in recent years, with new housing estates complementing older properties.

The area is home to the University of Reading’s Shinfield campus, which includes research facilities and agricultural fields. Nearby parks, such as Spencers Wood Recreation Ground, provide outdoor spaces for leisure. Public transport links connect Shinfield to Reading and Wokingham, making it a practical choice for commuters. The blend of modern development and rural surroundings gives the area a balanced appeal.

Area overview

On average Shinfield has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shinfield is £74,700 per year. There are 6 schools in Shinfield: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shinfield Population
13,192
Population density
1,809.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,773
58.91%
Indian
1,473
11.16%
Other White
1,070
8.11%
Pakistani
528
4%
African
403
3.05%
Total population: 13,194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,156
42.99%
Owns outright
1,382
27.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
716
14.28%
Social rents from council
277
5.52%
Other social rented
241
4.81%
Total households: 5,015

Property prices in Shinfield

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Shinfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shinfield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shinfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£610,000
Flats21£225,000
Semi-Detached54£472,500
Terraced36£403,500

10 years median price trend in Shinfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shinfield.

All postcodes in Shinfield

RG28EB

Westlands Avenue

RG28EE

St Barnabas Road

RG29AF

Cutbush Lane East

RG29AR

Kendal Avenue

RG29EB

School Green

RG29EL

Chestnut Crescent

RG29RA

Alder Grove

RG64AL

Thurnscoe Close

RG29AH

Cutbush Lane East

RG29DT

Seymour Avenue

RG29EE

Arborfield Road

RG29FT

Aphelion Way

RG29RE

Maybank

RG65XT

Sage Close

RG28JU

Whitley Wood Road

RG29DH

Hirtes Avenue

RG29DL

Fairmead Road

RG29DN

Oatlands Road

RG29DQ

Chrysanthemum Drive

RG65YG

Coriander Way

RG28QL

Pendred Road

RG29EJ

Chestnut Crescent

RG29SR

Shinfield

RG64AP

Goldthorpe Gardens

RG65YT

Durand Road

RG29BX

Brooker's Hill

RG28EH

Frensham Green

RG29DD

Church Lane

RG28JT

Anson Crescent

RG29GG

Sea Buckthorn

RG29ET

Fuchsia Grove

RG29HJ

Church Lane

RG65UF

Larkes Meade

RG65TB

Shinfield

RG64HQ

Rushey Way

RG28JQ

Mitford Close

RG28PZ

Drewett Close

RG28SX

Railton Close

RG28TB

Railton Close

RG29AA

Cutbush Lane East

RG29AT

Skylark Way

RG29DE

Ilbury Close

RG29EP

Appleton Way

RG29RL

Floyer Grove

RG65UY

Beaconsfield Way

RG28EL

Falcon Avenue

RG29AB

School Green

RG29DP

Church Lane

RG29SF

Shinfield

RG64AY

Chippenham Close

RG65UH

Brerewood

RG65XS

Fennel Close

RG29AU

Westall Street

RG28QN

Pendred Road

RG29AD

Cutbush Lane East

RG29AN

Kendal Avenue

RG29BE

Crosfields Close

RG29BJ

Oakside Way

RG29DG

Hirtes Avenue

RG29EH

School Green

RG29FL

Cirrus Drive

RG65TW

Larkes Meade

RG28SY

Railton Close

RG29EN

Millworth Lane

RG29EZ

Grenedier Close

RG29FW

Whitley Wood Lane

RG29FX

Halls Lane

RG29RB

Allen Way

RG64AG

Heacham Close

RG65YX

Robinson Court

RG28HT

Shinfield

RG28QE

Old Whitley Wood Lane

RG29HE

Deardon Way

RG29RG

Parker Close

RG29SH

Shinfield

RG29UY

Chesterman

RG64HP

Wickford Way

RG65GR

Basil Close

RG65TR

Langdale Gardens

RG28EG

Fair Lawn Green

RG28LA

Nores Road

RG28QJ

Babbington Road

RG29GA

Gloucester Avenue

RG29HQ

Holder Close

RG29LD

Garrett Drive

RG64AF

Beeston Way

RG65HJ

Chalfont Way

RG28BL

Hillside Park

RG28HP

Shinfield Rise

RG29BP

Shinfield Road

RG29DJ

Wheatfields Road

RG29GD

Firethorn

RG29HH

Scobell Close

RG29RP

Bailey Mews

RG29SP

Shinfield

RG29YF

Shinfield

RG64AA

Finbeck Way

RG28QD

Old Whitley Wood Lane

RG29AG

Cutbush Lane East

RG29AX

Pascal Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.