Shinfield is a ward in the borough of Wokingham, located in southern England. It covers a mix of residential areas, farmland, and green spaces, with the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus nearby. The area includes the villages of Shinfield and Spencers Wood, as well as newer housing developments. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to both long-standing residents and newer arrivals.
The ward is well-connected, with easy access to the M4 motorway and Reading town centre. Shinfield retains a rural character in parts, with open fields and walking paths, while also accommodating growth through planned housing projects. The presence of the university contributes to a blend of academic and local communities. Public transport links provide routes to Wokingham and Reading, making it a practical location for commuters.
On average Shinfield has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shinfield is £74,282 per year. There are 4 schools in Shinfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £452,000 in Shinfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £616,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £445,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £411,250 |
10 years price trend in Shinfield
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Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
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Whitley Wood Lane
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Drewett Close
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Church Lane
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Blackthorn
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Ducketts Mead
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Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
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Shinfield
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Dearlove Place
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Regis Close
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Goddard Close
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Oatlands Road
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Greenwich Road
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Pascal Crescent
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Oatlands Chase
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Alder Grove
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Beales Grove
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Shinfield Road
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Shinfield
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Shinfield
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Chesterman
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Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
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Hulme Close
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Longmore Road
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Arborfield Road
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Martyn Crescent
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Hulme Close
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Shinfield Rise
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Shinfield Road
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School Green
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Harrington Close
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Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
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Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
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Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
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Wavell Close
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Wyncote Close
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Shinfield
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Shinfield
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Halls Lane
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Shinfield Road
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Hollow Lane
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Beke Avenue
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Newburgh Crescent
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Skylark Way
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Milsom Close
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Whitethorn
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Lawrence Place
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Shinfield
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Church Lane
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Carnation Close
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Bolton Drive
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Goddard Close
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Hollow Lane
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Church Lane
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Collegiate Square
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Cutbush Lane East
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Old Whitley Wood Lane
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Cutbush Lane East
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Aphelion Way
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Shinfield
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Hillside Park
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Beke Avenue
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Garrett Drive
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Piggott Road
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Beke Avenue
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Shinfield Road
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Shinfield
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Blackthorn
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Piggott Road
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Longmore Road
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Fuchsia Grove
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Crosfields Close
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Hyde End Road
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Arborfield Road
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Brooker's Hill
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Leaver Mews
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Bailey Mews
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Shinfield
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Hyde End Lane
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Shinfield Rise
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Valentine Close
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Falcon Avenue
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Egerton Road
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Leyland Gardens
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Crosfields Close
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Shinfield Road
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Hollow Lane
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Hyde End Road
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Maddock Close
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Shinfield
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Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
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Shinfield
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Babbington Road
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Bolton Drive
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Chrysanthemum Drive
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Hollow Lane
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Appleton Way
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South Avenue
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Bolton Drive
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.