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England / South East / Reading

About

Reading is a large town in Berkshire, located in the South East of England. It sits at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, roughly 40 miles west of London. The area is a major commercial hub, home to several multinational companies and a thriving business district. Reading is well-connected by rail and road, with direct train links to London and other major cities.

The town features a mix of historic and modern architecture, including the ruins of Reading Abbey and the contemporary Oracle shopping centre. The University of Reading adds an academic presence, while green spaces like Forbury Gardens provide recreational areas. Reading hosts events such as the annual Reading Festival, one of the UK's largest music festivals. The area has a range of residential neighbourhoods, from central urban areas to quieter suburbs.

Area overview

On average Reading has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Reading is £60,326 per year. There are 74 schools in Reading: 41 primary (4 Outstanding and 35 Good) and 11 secondary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Reading Population
174,224
Population density
4,312.6 per km²

Demographics

British
93,167
53.48%
Other White
20,999
12.05%
Indian
10,777
6.19%
Pakistani
8,279
4.75%
Other Asian
7,959
4.57%
Total population: 174,223

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
20,373
30.1%
Owns with a mortgage
18,707
27.64%
Owns outright
15,426
22.79%
Social rents from council
6,145
9.08%
Other social rented
4,779
7.06%
Total households: 67,683

Property prices in Reading

Based on 1,791 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Reading area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £1,650,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached198£645,000
Flats516£232,500
Semi-Detached458£435,000
Terraced619£340,000

10 years price trend in Reading

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.