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Sonning Common

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About

Sonning Common is a ward in South Oxfordshire, located about 5 miles northeast of Reading. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, including detached homes, bungalows, and some smaller terraced properties. The village center has local amenities such as shops, a pharmacy, and a primary school, serving the needs of residents. Surrounding the built-up area are open fields and woodland, providing green spaces for walking and outdoor activities.

The ward is well-connected by road, with the A4074 passing nearby, linking it to Reading and Oxford. Public transport options include bus services to neighboring towns. Sonning Common has a community-focused atmosphere, with events often organized by local groups. The area maintains a balance between rural character and modern convenience, making it a practical choice for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Sonning Common has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sonning Common is £69,266 per year. There are 5 schools in Sonning Common: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sonning Common Population
7,814
Population density
237.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,910
88.43%
Other White
375
4.8%
Irish
94
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
77
0.99%
Indian
77
0.99%
Total population: 7,814

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,391
45.16%
Owns with a mortgage
955
31.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
292
9.48%
Other social rented
276
8.96%
Other forms of private rent
73
2.37%
Total households: 3,080

Property prices in Sonning Common

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Sonning Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,886 up to £2,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sonning Common 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 Sonning Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£769,975
Flats3£365,000
Semi-Detached19£527,000
Terraced13£360,000

10 years median price trend in Sonning Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sonning Common.

All postcodes in Sonning Common

RG49JX

Essex Way

RG49LP

Farm Close

RG49RH

Grove Road

RG49RY

Park Close

RG49TE

Woodlands Road

RG94BL

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94EA

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49LL

Ashford Avenue

RG49PU

Row Lane

RG49QE

Church Lane

RG49RU

Churchill Crescent

RG94DA

Plough Lane

RG94ER

Kiln Lane

RG46TT

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG46TU

Playhatch Road

RG49DF

Rosemary Crescent

RG49SQ

Hugh Carson Close

RG93NG

Lowes Close

RG93PB

Bolney Trevor Drive

RG94AT

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94LH

Gravel Road

RG94LR

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49QD

Church Lane

RG49TB

Newfield Road

RG49TS

Sedgefield Close

RG93LZ

Mill Lane

RG94BY

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94DJ

Plough Lane

RG94JX

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94LZ

Gravel Road

RG49LJ

Cheriton Place

RG49PS

Row Lane

RG49QU

Dene Close

RG49RL

Grove Road

RG93JH

Oaks Road

RG93JU

Baskerville Lane

RG93LF

Mill Road

RG93LT

Crowsley Road

RG93PA

Northfield Road

RG94BN

Church Lane

RG94FQ

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94LP

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94NE

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG46TW

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49LR

Ashford Avenue

RG49LZ

Ilsley Close

RG49PQ

Sandpit Lane

RG49QT

Foxhill Lane

RG93JR

Oaks Road

RG93JY

Baskerville Lane

RG93NS

Bolney Road

RG94BH

New Road

RG49EF

Heather Close

RG49JT

Grove Road

RG49LF

Farm Close

RG49LU

Bramley Crescent

RG49PH

Church Lane

RG49RA

Henley Road

RG49TL

Smith Close

RG94JD

Perseverance Hill

RG93BT

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG93BZ

Nursery Close

RG94AN

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94DP

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94DW

Memorial Avenue

RG94ED

Heathfield Avenue

RG94LX

Heath Drive

RG49SW

Wood Lane

RG94JG

Kings Farm Lane

RG93DF

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG93JP

Station Road

RG93LS

Mill Lane

RG94AX

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94EF

Kiln Lane

RG49LH

Elm Court

RG49PT

Row Lane

RG49QN

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94HX

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG93NN

Bolney Road

RG94AL

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94BW

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94DD

Plough Lane

RG94DF

Memorial Avenue

RG94EE

Kiln Lane

RG94EP

Heathfield Avenue

RG94HN

Chalk Hill

RG94LY

Gravel Road

RG49DH

Walnut Close

RG49EQ

Heatherfield Place

RG49RS

Blounts Court Road

RG49TJ

Beech Rise

RG94HZ

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG93LW

Lowes Close

RG94BX

Plough Lane

RG94LA

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94LB

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94NB

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG46TX

Playhatch Road

RG49AW

Woodbury Close

RG49JY

Sonning Common & Kidmore End

Data Sources

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