Postcode RG2 8HU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 49.3 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 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shinfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Shinfield has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from RG2 8HU.
Shinfield near RG2 8HU 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8HU postcode area, located within Shinfield, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 8HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | PMK Supermarket | Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY | Walking directions to PMK Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Today's local | Gratton Road, Reading, RG2 8LZ | Walking directions to Today's local |
| 0.5 mi | Shinfield Local | Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8EY | Walking directions to Shinfield Local |
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.