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Shiplake & Binfield Heath

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About

Shiplake lies along the River Thames, with its historic church and railway station connecting to the main line. The area is characterised by quiet lanes and woodland, leading down to the riverbank and Shiplake Lock. The surrounding landscape consists of mixed farmland and pockets of residential housing.

Binfield Heath is situated on higher ground to the south, centred around a village green and common land. The area is primarily residential, with properties set among mature trees and hedgerows. A notable local landmark is the flint-built 19th century church of St. Margaret.

Area overview

On average Shiplake & Binfield Heath has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shiplake & Binfield Heath is £84,477 per year. There are 3 schools in Shiplake & Binfield Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shiplake & Binfield Heath is home to around 6,340 people, with a population density of about 104.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shiplake & Binfield Heath Population
6,340
Population density
104 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.31(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.94(-39%)
Public order
2.52(-59%)
Burglary
2.52(-3%)
Other theft
2.52(-55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,607
88.41%
Other White
314
4.95%
Irish
87
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
0.96%
Indian
51
0.8%
Total population: 6,342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,768
53.24%
Level 3 (A level)
714
13.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
698
13.43%
No qualifications
436
8.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
310
5.96%
Total 16+ residents: 5,199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,117
45.76%
Owns with a mortgage
795
32.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
9.34%
Other social rented
156
6.39%
Other forms of private rent
93
3.81%
Total households: 2,441

Property prices in Shiplake & Binfield Heath

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £950,000 in Shiplake & Binfield Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £350,000 up to £4,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shiplake & Binfield Heath 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 Shiplake & Binfield Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£1,180,000
Flats2£612,500
Semi-Detached9£575,000
Terraced3£495,000

10 years median price trend in Shiplake & Binfield Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shiplake & Binfield Heath.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.