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Sonning Common, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Sonning Common is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,821. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,821 Population 3,419/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$61,627 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,627 median income, 3.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$615,522 home value, $1,541/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Sonning Common

Sonning Common

Sonning Common is a village and civil parish in a relatively flat, former common land part of the Chiltern Hills in South Oxfordshire, centred 3.5 miles (6 km) west south-west of Henley-on-Thames and 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Reading.

People

Population4,821
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density3,419/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 7%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,627
Per Capita$61,627
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$615,522
Rent$1,541
Ownership72.1%
Housing Units1,928

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+59.3%

Community

Population4,821
Population Density3,419 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates51.5187°, -0.9775°
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$61,627
Median Age43.8 years

About Sonning Common

Sonning Common is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,821. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 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 Common has a population of 4,821 with a density of 3,419 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 43.8 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (7.1%), with 1.3% Black, 3.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94% of residents. 4.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

4,821
Total Population
3,419
People / sq mi
43.8yrs
Median Age
13% above United Kingdom avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.0%
20% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.0%

Social Characteristics

Sonning Common vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Sonning Common is $61,627, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,627 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,185, 17% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 439 business establishments. 42.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sonning Common vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,627
18% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$61,627
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)439

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone41.3%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home42.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Sonning Common is $615,522, 118% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,541 (33% above the national average of $1,163). 72.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,928 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$615,522
118% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,541
33% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.1%
Owner-Occupied72.1%
Renter-Occupied28.0%
Housing Units1,928

Property Tax

Sonning Common 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 285 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

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density3,419/sq mi
Coordinates51.5187°N, 0.9775°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 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 M4.8 137 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 146 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 148 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 95 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 136 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 72 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 147 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 146 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 116 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 83 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 58 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 137 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 131 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 143 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 122 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 117 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Sonning Common has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29% above the national average of 33.7%. 59.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.6%
29% above United Kingdom avg
High School+59.3%
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,419/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone41.3%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home42.8%

Schools in Sonning Common

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bishopswood Special School - - - -
Sonning Common Primary School - - - -
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge - - - -
Kidmore End CE Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sonning Common

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
BFBS UK - MP3 128 kbps
Insanity Radio - UNKNOWN 131 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Cherwell - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Christmas - MP3 256 kbps
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gold Dust Radio - MP3 192 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

Museums in Sonning Common

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldershot Military 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
Dorchester Abbey Museum and Gift Shop
Earth Trust Centre
Farnborough Air Science Trust Museum
History Hub
Marlow Museum
Museum Of English Rural Life
Museum of Rural Life
Pann Mill
Pendon Museum
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
Thame Museum
The Farnborough Centrifuge
The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home
The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation
The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation
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
Wycombe Museum

Libraries in Sonning Common

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
2 Library0.0
Allen Ward and Medical Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Battle Library0.0
Benson Library0.0
Berinsfield Library0.0
Binfield Library0.0
Birch Hill Library0.0
Boyn Grove Library0.0
Bracknell (Central) Library0.0
Burghfield Library0.0
Cairns Library0.0
Callaghan Library0.0
Camberley Library0.0
Caversham Library0.0
Chineham Library0.0
Chinnor Library0.0
Community Library0.0
Cowley 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
Fleet Library0.0
Girdlestone Memorial Library0.0
Goring Library0.0
Great Hollands Library0.0
Harman's Water Library0.0
Headington County Library0.0
Henley Library0.0
High Wycombe Library0.0
John H Dunning Library0.0
Knowledge Centre0.0
Learning Resource Centre Lower Bagnall0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Lecture room0.0
Littlemore Library0.0
Lower Earley Library0.0
Marlow Library0.0
Mortimer Library0.0
National Aerospace Library0.0
Palmer Park Library0.0
Pangbourne 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
Southcote Library0.0
Southcote Library0.0
Spencers Wood Library0.0
Stokenchurch Community Library0.0
Thame 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
Wendover Community Library0.0
West Wycombe Community Library0.0
Wheatley Library0.0
Whitegrove Library0.0
Whitley Library0.0
Whitley Library0.0
Winnersh Library0.0
Wokingham Library0.0
Woodcote Village Library0.0
Woodley Library0.0
Wren - Blackbird Leys Library & Learning Centre0.0
Yateley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sonning Common

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri)
Blue Collar (Wed) CHOW (Fri)
Car Boot Sale - The Kassam Stadium
Falaise Square
Fleet Saturday Market
Fruit & Veg Market
Fruit & Veg Market
Headington Market
Market (Tuesdays and Fridays)
Market Place
Reading Market
Reading Market
Wallingford Market Place

Restaurants in Sonning Common

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tandori Connoisseur

Cafes in Sonning Common

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flemings
The Herb Farm Coffee Shop

Monuments in Sonning Common

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Well

Dentists in Sonning Common

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wood Lane Dentistry

Veterinaries in Sonning Common

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sonning Common Vets (Active Vetcare)

Gas Stations in Sonning Common

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1012302033

Golf Courses in Sonning Common

4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reading Golf Club
The Club at Mapledurham
The Club at Mapledurham
The Club at Mapledurham

Breweries in Sonning Common

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Andwell Brewing Co
Ascot Brewing Company
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Binghams Brewery
Binghams Brewery
Elusive Brewing
Fisher's Brewing Company
Loddon Brewery
Old Luxters
Oxford Brewery Shop
Phantom Brewing Co.
Reading Brewery
Reading Brewery
Rebellion Beer Co. Ltd
Renegade Brewery
Siren Craft Brewery
Siren Craft Brewery
The Chiltern Brewery
Winkworth

Stadiums & Teams in Sonning Common

TeamLeagueDivision
Palmer Park Stadium
Select Car Leasing Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Sonning Common

3 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 - - -
InPiste 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sonning Common

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Baynard's Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-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
Bowden Farm 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
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

Post Offices in Sonning Common

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sonning Common Post Office

Treatment Centers in Sonning Common

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 Common

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church of Saint Michael
Sonning Common Free Church
Springwater Church
St John the Baptist Church
The Church of Christ the King

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 Common

What is the population of Sonning Common?

Sonning Common has a population of 4,821 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,419 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Sonning Common expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,627, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $615,522 (118% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,541 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sonning Common?

Sonning Common 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 Common?

Sonning Common has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,185. There are 439 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sonning Common?

The median home value in Sonning Common is $615,522. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,541. The homeownership rate is 72.1%.

How are the schools in Sonning Common?

43.6% of adults in Sonning Common hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 59.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Sonning Common?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sonning Common is 7.1% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 3.7% Asian. 94% of residents speak only English at home. 4.3% of the population are military veterans. 3.3% of residents have a disability.

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