Wheatfields Road, Shinfield, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 9DG.
At a glance
17 property sales on Wheatfields Road, Shinfield, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 31 Oct 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £393,909. Average sale prices rose from £205,000 in 2016 to £466,286 in 2024 (+127%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Wheatfields Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wheatfields Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £393,909 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Flat | 4 | £258,113 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Detached | 2 | £617,000 | 11 Oct 2024 |
Sold prices on Wheatfields Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 31 Oct 2024 | £432,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 11 Oct 2024 | £622,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 4 Oct 2024 | £478,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 24 Sep 2024 | £405,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 26 Jul 2024 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 8 Jul 2024 | £612,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 34, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 5 Jun 2024 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 10 May 2023 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 9 Nov 2022 | £289,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 19 Feb 2021 | £418,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 1 Feb 2021 | £495,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 18 Dec 2020 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 16 Nov 2018 | £242,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 10 Nov 2017 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 30 Jun 2017 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 12 Dec 2016 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Wheatfields Road RG2 9DG | 4 May 2016 | £200,000 | Semi-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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Wheatfields Road | £200,000 (May 2016) → £360,000 (Nov 2017) → £418,000 (Feb 2021) → £478,000 (Oct 2024) | +139% over 8 yrs |
| 12, Wheatfields Road | £210,000 (Dec 2016) → £242,500 (Nov 2018) → £289,950 (Nov 2022) → £290,000 (Jul 2024) | +38% over 8 yrs |
| 38, Wheatfields Road | £340,000 (Jun 2017) → £425,000 (May 2023) | +25% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Wheatfields Road
Crime
92 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wheatfields Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wheatfields Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- Lower River Loddon Flood alert area
- River Loddon at Arborfield and Shinfield Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Wheatfields Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinfield Infant and Nursery School 303 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School 404 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Oakbank School 300 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Crosfields School 713 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hillside Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Earley station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Reading Green Park station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
- Winnersh Triangle station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- Church Lane (opp, Hollow Lane) 2 min walk
- Church Lane (adj, Hollow Lane) 3 min walk
- School Green (adj, Hollow Lane) 4 min walk
- School Green (opp, Hollow Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- South Reading & Shinfield Group Med Prac
Shinfield Medical Pract, School Green, Reading · 0.3 mi - Shinfield Medical Practice
Shinfield House, School Green, Reading · 0.3 mi - Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 2.1 mi - Swallowfield Medical Practice
The Street, Swallowfield, Reading · 2.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 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: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 735 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,993 |
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.
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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