Houses for sale in Reading, Reading
House Prices in Reading
Properties in Reading have an average house price of £375k and had 6,592 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Reading is an area in Reading with 67,836 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.8M.
Properties for sale in Reading
Neighbourhoods in Reading
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Property price trends in Reading
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Reading sold for £338,042 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 92,273 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £376,251, that's a fall of roughly 10.2%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 4.8% since 2021, a drop of around £16,943 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £302,760, so the typical sold price has climbed about 11.7% since then, roughly 1.1% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 2.8%.
Frequently asked questions about Reading
What is the average price for a property for sale in Reading?
The average price for a property for sale in Reading is £374,685. This amount is 0.17% higher than the average price in Reading. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Reading.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Reading?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Reading are Mapledurham at an average of £814,783, Thames at an average of £636,266 and Peppard at an average of £515,813.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Reading?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Reading are Battle at an average of £296,303, Abbey at an average of £305,003 and Minster at an average of £308,630.
Which train stations are available in or near Reading?
Some of the train stations available in or near Reading are Reading West, Reading and Tilehurst.
Property Price Paid in Reading by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £338,042 | -12% |
139 Properties |
| 2025 | £380,007 | 2% |
2,033 Properties |
| 2024 | £370,639 | -2% |
2,254 Properties |
| 2023 | £376,251 | 0,4% |
2,166 Properties |
| 2022 | £374,612 | 5% |
2,552 Properties |
| 2021 | £354,985 | 5% |
2,997 Properties |
| 2020 | £336,344 | -2% |
1,855 Properties |
| 2019 | £343,109 | 2% |
2,430 Properties |
| 2018 | £335,080 | 1% |
2,630 Properties |
| 2017 | £330,632 | 8% |
2,767 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Reading
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £452,744.00 | 1,474 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £350,563.00 | 2,435 Terraced Houses |
| Detached House | £692,197.00 | 719 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £229,769.00 | 1,964 Flats |
Transport in Reading
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