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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

RG49LE

Birch Close

RG49RX

Churchill Crescent

RG93NY

Mill Road

RG93PJ

Station Road

RG94AP

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94DR

Kiln Lane

RG94DZ

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94LQ

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49DU

Greenwood Close

RG93LG

New Road

RG94EQ

Kiln Lane

RG94FN

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG46TY

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG46TP

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49DD

Thyme Close

RG49LX

Lambourne Road

RG49TG

Beech Rise

RG93LD

Crowsley Road

RG93LX

Mill Road

RG93LY

Mill Lane

RG93NE

Lowes Close

RG94DE

Plough Lane

RG94EG

Kiln Lane

RG94JR

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49RR

Widmore Lane

RG94HH

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94LE

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG93LL

The Crescent

RG94AB

Woodlands Road

RG94DN

Memorial Avenue

RG94LW

Green Lane

RG49DR

Reades Lane

RG49FF

Sonning Common & Kidmore End

RG49NL

Peppard Road

RG49PR

Tagg Lane

RG49QJ

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94HU

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG93JN

Woodlands Road

RG93JW

Quarry Lane

RG93LN

Mill Road

RG93LP

Mill Road

RG93NT

Bolney Road

RG93PG

Bolney Trevor Drive

RG94AF

Bolney Lane

RG94BU

Memorial Avenue

RG94DG

Plowden Way

RG94NF

Thanksgiving Lane

RG49PW

Tagg Lane

RG49QL

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49TA

Sedgewell Road

RG94DB

Plough Lane

RG94DS

Heathfield Close

RG94EL

Kiln Lane

RG94JW

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94LL

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94LS

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG46LQ

Henley Road

RG49DB

Peppard Road

RG49JS

Kennylands Road

RG49LB

Lea Road

RG49QP

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49QR

Henley Road

RG94JF

Kings Farm Lane

RG94JJ

Red Hill

RG94BT

Church Lane

RG94AD

Bolney Lane

RG94AH

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94AR

Perseverance Hill

RG94EN

Kiln Lane

RG46TR

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49PL

Sandpit Lane

RG49LW

Pages Orchard

RG49NP

Peppard Road

RG49SS

Inglewood Close

RG94JS

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94AQ

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94ES

Kiln Lane

RG94LG

Hampstead Hill

RG94ND

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49FE

Sonning Common & Kidmore End

RG49LA

Ilex Close

RG49PP

Tagg Lane

RG49QY

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49TF

Hazel Gardens

RG94JH

Devil's Hill

RG94JL

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94DL

Plough Lane

RG94DY

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94JT

Bones Lane

RG49JP

Kennylands Road

RG93JS

Quarry Lane

RG93PE

Brampton Chase

RG94JZ

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49LD

Rowan Close

RG49NG

Maple Close

RG49NS

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG49SZ

Josey Close

RG49TD

Hazel Gardens

RG94HY

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

RG94JP

Shiplake & Binfield Heath

Data Sources

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