Area guide · Berkshire

Living in Shinfield

A snapshot of life in Shinfield, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Shinfield is a village in Berkshire, South East with a population of 5,417. The average house price is £480,676 and the overall crime rate is 40.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Shinfield ranks

Population

5,417

Avg House Price

£480,676

Crime Rate

40.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

464 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£36,478

Median Age

40.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Shinfield's detached homes (£624,617) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£241,632).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Shinfield prices have risen 16% over the last 9 years (£414,641 → £480,676).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£624,617	£615,000	40
Semi-Detached	£464,141	£468,000	39
Terraced	£404,500	£418,000	13
Flat	£241,632	£251,000	19

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Shinfield is 40.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Shinfield: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School	Primary	No rating available
Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Shinfield averages 464 Mbps — 364% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Shinfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.4
% Rated C or Above	66.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,099

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,417
Median Age	40.1
Median Household Income	£36,478
Employment Rate	63.2%
Owner Occupied	63.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	43.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Shinfield?

The average house price in Shinfield is £480,676 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Shinfield?

The most affordable entry point in Shinfield is a flat, with an average price of £241,632.

Is Shinfield a safe place to live?

Shinfield has a recorded crime rate of 40.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Shinfield?

Shinfield has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Shinfield?

Average broadband download speeds in Shinfield are around 464 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.5% of premises.

How big is Shinfield?

Shinfield is a settlement in Berkshire with a population of approximately 5,417.

Most compared with

How does Shinfield stack up against its neighbours?

Aldershot

Shinfield

House price: £360,986 · £480,676
Crime rate: N/A · 40.2
Distance: 13.7 mi

Arborfield Garrison

Shinfield

House price: £575,492 · £480,676
Crime rate: 40.9 · 40.2
Distance: 2.7 mi

Ascot and Sunningdale

Shinfield

House price: £1,205,601 · £480,676
Crime rate: 58.1 · 40.2
Distance: 12.8 mi

Ash and Ash Vale

Shinfield

House price: £421,078 · £480,676
Crime rate: 72 · 40.2
Distance: 14.2 mi

Bagshot

Shinfield

House price: £449,077 · £480,676
Crime rate: 53 · 40.2
Distance: 11.5 mi

Basingstoke

Shinfield

House price: £404,926 · £480,676
Crime rate: N/A · 40.2
Distance: 11.6 mi

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