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.
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).
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £453,000 in Shinfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £617,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £409,500 |
10 years price trend 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
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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
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South Avenue
RG64HZ
Beighton Close
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Chalfont Way
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Cassia Drive
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.