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Sonning, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Sonning is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,631. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,631 Population 954/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$66,322 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,322 median income, 4.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$636,063 home value, $1,658/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Sonning

Sonning

Sonning Eye is a hamlet on the River Thames in the Sonning Common ward of South Oxfordshire, England, in the civil parish of Eye & Dunsden, at what is, since 1974, the southernmost tip of Oxfordshire.

People

Population1,631
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density954/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 8%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,322
Per Capita$66,322
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$636,063
Rent$1,658
Ownership78.1%
Housing Units652

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+62.5%

Community

Population1,631
Population Density954 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates51.4741°, -0.9121°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$66,322
Median Age41.2 years

About Sonning

Sonning is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,631. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Sonning has a population of 1,631 with a density of 954 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly Asian (15%), with 7.8% White, 1.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.2% of residents. 3.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 2.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,631
Total Population
954
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above United Kingdom avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.2%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 9.8%

Social Characteristics

Sonning vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Sonning is $66,322, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,322 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,275, 11% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 148 business establishments. 50.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sonning vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$66,322
12% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$66,322
Avg Weekly Wage$1,275

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)148

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone37.3%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home50.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Sonning is $636,063, 126% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,658 (43% above the national average of $1,163). 78.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 652 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$636,063
126% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,658
43% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.1%
Owner-Occupied78.1%
Renter-Occupied21.9%
Housing Units652

Property Tax

Climate in Sonning

Sonning has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.2° 58.8
Feb 6°C / 43°F 3° / 8.9° 45.2
Mar 7.9°C / 46°F 4.2° / 11.6° 37.9
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 6° / 14.9° 43.2
May 13.6°C / 56°F 9.1° / 18.2° 45.9
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 12° / 21.5° 46.7
Jul 19°C / 66°F 14.2° / 23.8° 45.9
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 14° / 23.3° 53.2
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 11.6° / 20.1° 50.6
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 8.9° / 15.7° 64.3
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F 5.6° / 11.3° 66.7
Dec 6°C / 43°F 3.5° / 8.5° 56.8
Sonning experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density954/sq mi
Coordinates51.4741°N, 0.9121°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 21, 2022.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 144 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 140 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 102 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 140 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 78 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 139 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 118 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 78 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 52 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 150 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 144 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 138 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 123 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 120 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 63 km
Jan 18, 2013 0 km NE of Hathern, United Kingdom M2.9 149 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 52 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 65 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 141 km
Sep 22, 2015 2 km W of Cottesmore, United Kingdom M2.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Sonning has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37% above the national average of 33.7%. 62.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+46.2%
37% above United Kingdom avg
High School+62.5%
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density954/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone37.3%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home50.7%

Schools in Sonning

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School - - - -
Reading Blue Coat School - - - -
Sonning Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sonning

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
BFBS Aldershot - AAC+ 64 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Brooklands Radio community radio, local news MP3 192 kbps
BFBS UK - MP3 128 kbps
Gold Dust Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Cherwell - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Christmas - MP3 256 kbps
Insanity Radio - UNKNOWN 131 kbps
Shine Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Frimley Park - MP3 128 kbps
RunnRadio 80s, house MP3
Radio Wey - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Woking - AAC+ 48 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke - MP3 128 kbps
Overton Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sonning

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldershot Military Museum
Ash Chapel Museum
Aston Martin Heritage Trust
British Museum Archaeological Research Collection
British Museum Archaeological Research Collection
Chair Making Museum
Cole Museum of Zoology
Cole Museum of Zoology
Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum
History Hub
Maidenhead Heritage Centre
Marlow Museum
Milestones Museum
Museum Of English Rural Life
Pann Mill
Reading Museum
Reading Museum
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Museum
Stanley Spencer Gallery
The Farnborough Centrifuge
The Great Barn of Wanborough
The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation
The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation
The Pest House
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum
The Royal Berkshire Medical Museum
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Wallingford Museum
Wallingford Phone Box Museum
Willis Museum
Wycombe Museum

Libraries in Sonning

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
2 Library0.0
Aldershot Library0.0
Ascot Durning Library0.0
Ascot Heath Library0.0
Ash Library0.0
Bagshot Library0.0
Basingstoke Discovery Centre0.0
Battle Library0.0
Benson Library0.0
Binfield Library0.0
Birch Hill Library0.0
Bourne End Library0.0
Boyn Grove Library0.0
Bracknell (Central) Library0.0
Burghfield Library0.0
Camberley Library0.0
Caversham Library0.0
Chineham Library0.0
Chinnor Library0.0
Cookham Library0.0
Cox Green Library0.0
Crowthorne Library0.0
D6 Library0.0
Education Library Resource Centre0.0
Education Library Resource Centre0.0
Farnborough Library0.0
Finchampstead Library0.0
Flackwell Heath Library0.0
Fleet Library0.0
Frimley Green Library0.0
Goring Library0.0
Great Hollands Library0.0
Great Missenden Community Library0.0
Harman's Water Library0.0
Hazlemere Library0.0
Henley Library0.0
High Wycombe Library0.0
John H Dunning Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre Lower Bagnall0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Lecture room0.0
Lower Earley Library0.0
Maidenhead Library0.0
Marlow Library0.0
Micklefield Library0.0
Mortimer Library0.0
National Aerospace Library0.0
Palmer Park Library0.0
Pangbourne Library0.0
Prince Consort's Library0.0
Princes Risborough Library0.0
Reading Central Library0.0
Reading Central Library0.0
Reading Library of Things0.0
Reading Library of Things0.0
Sandhurst Library0.0
Sonning Common Library0.0
Sonning Common Library0.0
South Ham Library0.0
Southcote Library0.0
Southcote Library0.0
Spencers Wood Library0.0
Stokenchurch Community Library0.0
The Learning Hub0.0
The Roy Graham Library0.0
Theale Library0.0
Tilehurst Library0.0
Twyford Library0.0
University Reading Room & Special Collections0.0
Wallingford Libary0.0
Wargrave Library0.0
Watlington Branch Library0.0
Wellington College Library0.0
West Wycombe Community Library0.0
Whitegrove Library0.0
Whitley Library0.0
Whitley Library0.0
Winnersh Library0.0
Wokingham Library0.0
Woodcote Village Library0.0
Woodley Library0.0
Yateley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sonning

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri)
Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri)
Falaise Square
Fleet Saturday Market
Fruit & Veg Market
Fruit & Veg Market
Market (Tuesdays and Fridays)
Market Place
Market Place
New Market
Reading Market
Reading Market
Taplow Car Boot Sale (Sundays)
Wallingford Market Place

Hotels in Sonning

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Great House Hotel

Restaurants in Sonning

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Momo House
The Bay
The French Horn
Valley Tandoori

Cafes in Sonning

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Park Kitchen

Theatres in Sonning

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Mill at Sonning

Dentists in Sonning

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Village Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Sonning

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harrison Family Vets

Gas Stations in Sonning

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Gyms in Sonning

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Sonning

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Andwell Brewing Co
Ascot Brewing Company
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Binghams Brewery
Binghams Brewery
Elusive Brewing
Fisher's Brewing Company
Hog's Back Brewery
Loddon Brewery
Longdog Brewery
Old Luxters
Phantom Brewing Co.
Reading Brewery
Reading Brewery
Rebellion Beer Co. Ltd
Siren Craft Brewery
Siren Craft Brewery
Winkworth

Stadiums & Teams in Sonning

TeamLeagueDivision
Palmer Park Stadium
Select Car Leasing Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Sonning

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
InPiste 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sonning

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baynard's Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berry Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bognor Regis Lec Airfield-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Aerodrome-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Dunsfold Aerodrome-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Easton Maudit Airstrip-Small Airport
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Sonning

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Flint House Police Rehabilitation Centre
Shinfield Health Centre
Skin
Synexus Thames Valley Clinic
The Berkshire Clinic
The Laser Clinic
ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership
Window to the Womb
Yeldall Manor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonning

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St John Bosco
St. Andrew's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sonning

What is the population of Sonning?

Sonning has a population of 1,631 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 954 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Sonning expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,322, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $636,063 (126% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,658 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sonning?

Sonning has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sonning?

Sonning has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,275. There are 148 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sonning?

The median home value in Sonning is $636,063. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,658. The homeownership rate is 78.1%.

How are the schools in Sonning?

46.2% of adults in Sonning hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 62.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Sonning?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sonning is 7.8% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 15% Asian. 90.2% of residents speak only English at home. 3.3% of the population are military veterans. 2.7% of residents have a disability.

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