Postcode RG2 8LA 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 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shinfield is £74,700 per year. The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 2.0 miles away. There are 8 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 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Shinfield is £74,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from RG2 8LA.
Shinfield near RG2 8LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Shinfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £730,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £610,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £460,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £409,500 |
10 years price trend in Shinfield
In the RG2 8LA postcode area, located within Shinfield, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | PMK Supermarket | Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY | |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY | |
| 0.4 mi | Today's local | Gratton Road, Reading, RG2 8LZ |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shinfield Arms | Shinfield Road, Wokingham, RG2 9BP | |
| 0.5 mi | The Six Bells | Brooker's Hill, Wokingham, RG2 9DA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.