New Homes for Sale in Shinfield

Getting to and from Shinfield

Shinfield is well connected for both commuting and travelling across the country.

Our new build homes are located along Hyde End Road, which connects Shinfield with neighbouring villages. The nearby A33 provides an easy route south towards Basingstoke and north into Reading, while the M4 motorway is a major connection between London, the South West and beyond.

Those living in Shinfield also have a choice of several nearby train stations. Reading Green Park station and Earley station are both around 15 minutes away from our new homes, while Wokingham station and Reading station can be reached in under 20 minutes and provide convenient services across the South East and into London.

Local bus services, including the Leopard 3 route, connect Shinfield with Reading town centre, Reading station and Royal Berkshire Hospital, offering a practical alternative to driving.

As for international journeys, Heathrow Airport is around half an hour away via the M4.

Things to do in Shinfield

Day-to-day essentials are on the doorstep of our new build homes in Shinfield, with a local Co-op and Lidl just minutes away. A wider choice of supermarkets can be found nearby, including a Marks & Spencer Foodhall in Earley, can be reached in under 10 minutes.

The village is home to several popular local pubs, including The Shinfield Arms with its pub garden and quiz nights, and The Six Bells pub and North Indian restaurant.

For leisure and wellbeing, there’s the At Your Peak women’s fitness classes and the Berkshire Pilates Studio. Crosfields School offers a range of facilities, including the swimming pool and sports hall, alongside alternative options in nearby Earley.

Healthcare services are equally accessible from our new build homes, with Shinfield Medical Centre and the South Reading & Shinfield Group Medical Practice both with a few minutes’ drive.

Popular schools in Shinfield

Families living in our new homes in Shinfield have access to a range of well-regarded schools for children of all ages, with many just a short drive from the development.

For younger children, options include:

• Shinfield Infant & Nursery School - A welcoming local school providing nursery and infant education in the heart of Shinfield, just a 10-minute walk from our new homes.
• Shinfield St Mary’s CE Junior School - This popular Church of England junior school is just 15 minutes’ walk from our new homes and offers a supportive environment and strong community ethos for pupils aged 7–11.
• Crosfields School - Providing education from nursery through to senior years, this independent Reading school has an excellent academic reputation and is only around 5 minutes’ drive away.
• Alder Grove Church of England Primary School - A modern primary school that’s just a 5-minute drive from our Shinfield new builds, it focuses on nurturing learning, wellbeing and personal development.

Allowing children to remain in the same learning environment throughout their education, there are also several respected all-through schools nearby, including:

• The Vine Christian School - This independent Christian school offers a values-led education for pupils aged 4–16 in the neighbouring village of Three Mile Cross, around 5 minutes’ drive from our new homes.
• Berkshire Academy - Located along Shinfield Road in Reading, this school offers specialist support and tailored learning opportunities for students with additional educational needs.

For older students, secondary education options also include Oakbank School, a well-regarded secondary school and sixth form with a broad curriculum and strong pastoral support.

For those seeking higher education, the University of Reading is just 10 minutes’ drive, allowing students to live at home while they study.

Living in Shinfield

Shinfield is perfectly placed for enjoying both open countryside and the amenities of nearby towns.

For those who enjoy staying active, Clip ‘n Climb Reading offers family-friendly climbing experiences, while Burley Lodge Equestrian Centre provides opportunities for horse riding, both within minutes from our new homes in Shinfield.

For days spent outdoors, Dinton Pastures Country Park and California Country Park offer scenic walking routes, lakeside views and watersports. Around 30 minutes away, the National Trust’s Basildon Park also provides elegant historic grounds and countryside trails.

Families can enjoy days out at Lockey Farm, Beale Wildlife Park and Lagoona Park, a popular watersports course just 10 minutes away. Coral Reef Waterworld and The Look Out Discovery Centre also provide popular options within 30 minutes from home.

Those living in our Shinfield new builds also benefit from easy access to Reading and all the town has to offer. Highlights include Reading Museum and the Cole Museum of Zoology, while The Hexagon hosts a range of live music, comedy and theatre performances. For shopping and dining, The Oracle offers high street names, waterside restaurants, cafés, a cinema and entertainment venues, creating a lively spot for evenings and weekends.