Shortheath Lane, Sulhamstead, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG7 4EQ, RG7 4EG.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Shortheath Lane, Sulhamstead, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £632,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £776,250. That is 30% above the Reading average of £485,816 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 67% detached, 33% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Shortheath Lane range from £461,000 to £1,070,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 116 streets in Reading with at least two sales in the last year, Shortheath Lane ranks 19th for average price.
House prices on Shortheath Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £776,250 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £495,500 | 8 Feb 2019 |
Sold prices on Shortheath Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverwood, Shortheath Lane RG7 4EQ | 27 Mar 2026 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Pickhurst, Shortheath Lane RG7 4EQ | 25 Feb 2026 | £715,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Oak Lodge, Shortheath Lane RG7 4EQ | 26 Aug 2020 | £770,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Webster House, Shortheath Lane RG7 4EQ | 5 Feb 2020 | £1,070,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Shortheath Lane RG7 4EG | 8 Feb 2019 | £530,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Shortheath Lane RG7 4EG | 16 Feb 2018 | £461,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Wises Firs Bungalow, Shortheath Lane RG7 4EQ | 29 Nov 2017 | £672,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Shortheath Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Bland's Infant School 181 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School 94 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Willink School 1,205 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Garland Junior School 185 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| The Mile House Therapeutic School 40 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School 164 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–7 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School 235 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Aldermaston station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Theale station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Mortimer station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Shortheath Lane (Adj, Island Farm Road) 1 min walk
- Shortheath Lane (Opp, Island Farm Road) 1 min walk
- St Peters Church (Adj, Sulhamstead Road) 5 min walk
- St Peters Church (Opp, Sulhamstead Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Mortimer Surgery
72 Victoria Road, Mortimer Common, Reading · 1.7 mi - Theale Medical Centre
Englefield Road, Theale, Reading · 2.6 mi - Tadley Medical P'ship
Holmwood Health Centre, Franklin Avenue, Tadley · 4.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Burghfield · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Burghfield Common Express · 0.9 mi
- Asda Express Asda Pinewood Express Petrol · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Mortimer - Victoria Road · 1.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Burghfield Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- The Little Village Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.3 mi
- Oaktree Dental Practice · 1.9 mi
- 1-3 · 2.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 964 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,414 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across West Berkshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Shortheath Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.6% | 91.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.3% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 43.9% | 41.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | – |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 88% |
| Born outside the UK | 12% | 12% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 40% | 37% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 14.5% |
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 51% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.8% | 35.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.5% | 38.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19.4% | 14.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.3% | 12.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of West Berkshire.
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