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About

Shinfield ward lies on the southern edge of the Wokingham borough, bordering the Reading urban area. The settlement pattern is a mix of older village cores and significant modern housing developments, creating a varied landscape. The area is served by several major roads, including the A327 and M4 motorway, which define parts of its boundary. Residential areas are interspersed with tracts of farmland and playing fields, particularly towards its southern and western edges.

The University of Reading's extensive Whiteknights campus extends into the northern part of the ward, influencing the local population. Shinfield itself contains the historical parish church of St. Mary's, set apart from the main village centre. Local facilities are distributed between Shinfield, Spencers Wood, and Three Mile Cross, which together form the main populated areas. The presence of the Arborfield Garrison to the south also shapes the local community and infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Shinfield has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shinfield is £71,815 per year. There are 3 schools in Shinfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Shinfield

Median price£433,750
Price per sq ft£434
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £582K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £433,750 (about £434 per square foot) in Shinfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shinfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£610,000£450
Semi-Detached47£425,000£440
Terraced16£377,500£444
Flats15£240,000£343

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shinfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shinfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£217,688£355,000£350,000
2017£555,000£234,000£409,950£380,000
2018£530,000£219,500£415,000£367,950
2019£537,500£235,000£390,000£361,250
2020£530,000£215,000£408,950£366,500
2021£575,000£210,000£417,000£370,000
2022£575,000£233,000£428,000£428,000
2023£610,000£232,000£475,000£415,000
2024£617,500£222,500£440,000£410,000
2025£620,000£235,000£440,000£390,000
2026£630,000£424,000£420,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shinfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shinfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350£381£332£406
2017£389£356£365£420
2018£397£343£389£399
2019£390£377£391£359
2020£394£366£388£355
2021£414£341£408£395
2022£447£354£475£465
2023£473£388£446£448
2024£456£372£446£450
2025£435£356£450£410
2026£431£456£459
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shinfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Shinfield

What is the average house price in Shinfield?

The median sale price in Shinfield is £433,750 (about £434 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Shinfield?

Shinfield has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Shinfield?

Shinfield scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shinfield sits around rank 27,363 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Shinfield?

The average household income in Shinfield is around £71,815 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Shinfield?

Shinfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Vishal Srinivasan (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Shinfield

RG29LF

Harrington Close

RG28JT

Anson Crescent

RG29YG

Huick Road

RG29RN

Appleton Way

RG29BZ

Carnation Close

RG29DH

Hirtes Avenue

RG29FY

Oatlands Chase

RG29UY

Chesterman

RG29RB

Allen Way

RG29DF

Whitley Wood Lane

RG29XY

Shinfield

RG29SD

Farmer Court

RG29RG

Parker Close

RG29LH

Collegiate Square

RG29EN

Millworth Lane

RG29JL

South Avenue

RG29AJ

Skylark Way

RG29YJ

Sela Drive

RG29AA

Cutbush Lane East

RG28BL

Hillside Park

RG29RD

Bolton Drive

RG29AL

Cutbush Lane

RG29SQ

Alexander Walk

RG29GF

Whitethorn

RG29EP

Hyde End Road

RG29SG

Pottinger Close

RG29WE

Venice Road

RG28QH

Babbington Road

RG29RA

Alder Grove

RG29LD

Garrett Drive

RG29SL

Bland Way

RG29DZ

Chrysanthemum Drive

RG29FN

Zenith Avenue

RG29DD

Church Lane

RG29AX

Pascal Crescent

RG29SR

Shepherd Road

RG29FS

Rossby

RG29DE

Ilbury Close

RG28QP

Coningham Road

RG29EE

School Green

RG29DA

Brooker's Hill

RG29AU

Westall Street

RG28JY

Shinfield

RG29YE

Newburgh Crescent

RG28QJ

Pattinson Road

RG29DB

Church Lane

RG29WF

Martyn Crescent

RG29DP

The Manor

RG29BD

Halls Lane

RG28EL

Falcon Avenue

RG29SH

Shinfield

RG29AZ

Teal Grove

RG28ED

St Barnabas Road

RG29AE

Cutbush Lane East

RG29FU

Hawthorn

RG28JU

Anson Walk

RG29ET

Fuchsia Grove

RG29ES

Hyde End Road

RG29EG

Hollow Lane

RG28QE

Old Whitley Wood Lane

RG29BN

Shinfield Road

RG29SE

Phillips Drive

RG29AY

Crosfields Close

RG29AQ

Mimosa Drive

RG29SA

Shinfield

RG29DW

Oatlands Road

RG28EF

Devitt Close

RG28EE

St Barnabas Road

RG29UW

Beke Avenue

RG28HF

Shinfield Road

RG29BP

Shinfield Road

RG29LE

Garrett Drive

RG29SF

Shepherd Road

RG29FX

Longcroft Gardens

RG29DX

Hollow Lane

RG29GA

Gloucester Avenue

RG29DJ

Wychelm Road

RG29RS

Lawrence Place

RG29RR

Lailey Path

RG29WD

York Close

RG29DG

Wheatfields Road

RG29WY

Salisbury Way

RG28EW

Westlands Avenue

RG28QL

Pendred Road

RG29EB

School Green

RG29LG

Newlands Close

RG29HQ

Holder Close

RG29DS

Milsom Close

RG29AD

Skylark Way

RG29BJ

Oakside Way

RG29EJ

Chestnut Crescent

RG29SB

Tapping Way

RG29GH

Blackthorn

RG29AW

Leyland Gardens

RG28TA

Regis Close

RG28HG

Shinfield Road

RG29UZ

Floyer Grove

RG29AF

Cutbush Lane East

RG29DT

Seymour Avenue

RG29FZ

Dearlove Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.