Songbird Close, Shinfield, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 9AB.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Songbird Close, Shinfield, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £472,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £347,800. That is 9% below the Reading average of £516,960 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 56% terraced, 33% detached, 11% flat. Recorded sale prices on Songbird Close range from £270,000 to £580,000. 82% of homes sold here were freehold and 18% leasehold. Of 244 streets in Reading with at least two sales in the last year, Songbird Close ranks 126th for average price.
House prices on Songbird Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 82% freehold and 18% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £347,800 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Detached | 3 | £405,000 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Flat | 1 | £270,000 | 6 Jan 2023 |
Sold prices on Songbird Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Songbird Close RG2 9AB | 15 Jun 2026 | £364,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Songbird Close RG2 9AB | 12 Dec 2025 | £580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Songbird Close RG2 9AB | 17 Oct 2025 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Songbird Close RG2 9AB | 30 Sep 2025 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Songbird Close RG2 9AB | 14 Oct 2024 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Songbird Close RG2 9AB | 4 Oct 2024 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Songbird Close RG2 9AB | 6 Jan 2023 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Songbird Close RG2 9AB | 31 Aug 2018 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Songbird Close RG2 9AB | 12 Jan 2018 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Garage 18, Songbird Close | 4 Sep 2017 | £372,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 3, Songbird Close RG2 9AB | 15 Sep 2016 | £295,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Songbird Close | £295,000 (Aug 2018) → £340,000 (Oct 2024) | +15% over 6 yrs |
| 18, Songbird Close | £300,000 (Jan 2018) → £350,000 (Oct 2024) | +17% over 7 yrs |
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Schools near Songbird Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinfield Infant and Nursery School 303 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School 404 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oakbank School 300 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Crosfields School 713 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Vine Christian School 24 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School 313 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School 357 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 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
- Reading Green Park station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Earley station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Winnersh Triangle station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Church Lane (opp, Hollow Lane) 1 min walk
- Church Lane (adj, Hollow Lane) 2 min walk
- School Green (adj, Hollow Lane) 2 min walk
- School Green (opp, Hollow Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- South Reading & Shinfield Group Med Prac
Shinfield Medical Pract, School Green, Reading · 0.2 mi - Shinfield Medical Practice
Shinfield House, School Green, Reading · 0.2 mi - Swallowfield Medical Practice
The Street, Swallowfield, Reading · 2.1 mi - Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Beke Avenue Shinfield · 0.2 mi
- Asda Express Asda Shinfield Express Petrol · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Former The Royal Oak · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whitley Wood · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Shinfield Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Whitley Wood Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Fittleworth Medical Limited · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Shinfield Dental Centre · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
- Community Dental Clinic · 1.8 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 647 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,709 |
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 | 90% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wokingham 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 Songbird Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Wokingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.5% | 79.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.9% | 3.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 1.6% |
Religion
| Here | Wokingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 36.9% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 44.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 6% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wokingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 81.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 20.4% | 18.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wokingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42.7% | 46.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 10.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.7% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Wokingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 55% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.2% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wokingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 43.5% | 39.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 39.7% | 37.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.5% | 14% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.3% | 9% |
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 Wokingham.
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