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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

RG65UX

Beaconsfield Way

RG29AL

Cutbush Lane East

RG28PY

Old Whitley Wood Lane

RG29AE

Cutbush Lane East

RG29FR

Aphelion Way

RG29SN

Shinfield

RG65GW

Tarragon Close

RG28EN

Hillside Park

RG29DX

Beke Avenue

RG29RH

Piggott Road

RG29ZB

Beke Avenue

RG64AT

Woodsend Close

RG64AZ

Chippenham Close

RG65GJ

Clove Close

RG65GN

Parsley Close

RG65TE

Rowland Way

RG28HG

Shinfield Road

RG29ST

Shinfield

RG29FU

Blackthorn

RG29RJ

Piggott Road

RG64HX

Beauchief Close

RG65GL

Basil Close

RG65GU

Turmeric Close

RG65TX

Langdale Gardens

RG65YQ

Cassia Drive

RG28QA

Longmore Road

RG29AQ

Fuchsia Grove

RG29AY

Crosfields Close

RG29EA

Arborfield Road

RG29LG

Brooker's Hill

RG29RW

Leaver Mews

RG29RR

Bailey Mews

RG29SQ

Shinfield

RG65YY

Caraway Road

RG28EA

Shinfield Rise

RG28EU

Valentine Close

RG28EW

Falcon Avenue

RG28HF

Egerton Road

RG29AW

Leyland Gardens

RG29BL

Crosfields Close

RG29BS

Shinfield Road

RG29BU

Hollow Lane

RG29HG

Maddock Close

RG29SB

Shinfield

RG64AN

Tinsley Close

RG65GX

Nutmeg Close

RG65TH

Flaxman Close

RG65TJ

Falstaff Avenue

RG65TU

Langdale Gardens

RG28HS

Shinfield

RG28QH

Babbington Road

RG29BY

Bolton Drive

RG29EW

Chrysanthemum Drive

RG29FS

Hollow Lane

RG29RN

Appleton Way

RG64HS

Steeple Walk

RG29JL

South Avenue

RG64HZ

Beighton Close

RG65TA

Chalfont Way

RG65YH

Cassia Drive

Data Sources

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