Postcode RG2 8HF is located in an urban city, within the Shinfield ward of Wokingham in the South East region, and forms part of the Shinfield area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shinfield is £71,098 per year. The nearest station is Earley located about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chalfont Park.
Shinfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Shinfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shinfield is £71,098 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from RG2 8HF.
Shinfield near RG2 8HF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Earley located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chalfont Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chalfont Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Shinfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £635,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £472,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shinfield
In the RG2 8HF postcode area, located within Shinfield, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 8HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shinfield Local | Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8EY | Walking directions to Shinfield Local |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Shinfield Road, Wokingham, RG2 8HD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Shell | 211 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HA | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.2 mi | Honey & Ghee | 232 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8EX | Walking directions to Honey & Ghee |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 203-205 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Wokingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.