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Sonning & Woodley North

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About

Sonning & Woodley North sits on the eastern edge of Wokingham borough, characterised by a mix of residential development and open green space. The area includes the northern section of Woodley, with established neighbourhoods and local retail parades centred on Headley Road. To the south, it borders the vast expanse of Dinton Pastures Country Park, providing significant areas for recreation and wildlife.

The area is defined by the Loddon River, which meanders through Dinton Pastures, creating a series of lakes popular for sailing and fishing. This waterway forms a natural boundary and a focal point for the landscape. Residential streets are typically lined with houses from the mid-20th century, alongside more modern infill developments, creating a primarily suburban character.

Area overview

On average Sonning & Woodley North has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sonning & Woodley North is £71,394 per year. There are 3 schools in Sonning & Woodley North: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sonning & Woodley North is home to around 7,671 people, with a population density of about 1,229.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sonning & Woodley North Population
7,671
Population density
1,229.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.99(-52%)
Shoplifting
13.95(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.87(-75%)
Public order
2.74(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.96(-70%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,012
78.36%
Indian
397
5.17%
Other White
364
4.74%
Pakistani
188
2.45%
Other Asian
113
1.47%
Total population: 7,672

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,646
42.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,018
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
828
13.23%
No qualifications
764
12.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
554
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 6,258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,409
46.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,110
36.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
296
9.81%
Social rents from council
109
3.61%
Other forms of private rent
48
1.59%
Total households: 3,017

Property prices in Sonning & Woodley North

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Sonning & Woodley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sonning & Woodley North 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 & Woodley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£650,000
Flats6£250,000
Semi-Detached36£494,000
Terraced12£415,000

10 years median price trend in Sonning & Woodley North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sonning & Woodley North.

Data Sources

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