Houses for sale in Reading, West Berkshire
House Prices in Reading
Properties in Reading have an average house price of £523k and had 2,366 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Reading is an area in West Berkshire with 23,652 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £4M.
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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 £471,728 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 29,962 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 £523,339, that's a fall of roughly 9.9%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 6.8% since 2021, a drop of around £34,208 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £440,631, so the typical sold price has climbed about 7.1% since then, roughly 0.7% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 2.3%.
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 £522,831. This amount is 14% higher than the average price in West Berkshire. 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 Basildon at an average of £908,325, Compton at an average of £864,250 and Bucklebury at an average of £776,541.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Reading?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Reading are Tilehurst South & Holybrook at an average of £349,000, Theale at an average of £380,268 and Calcot at an average of £381,754.
Which train stations are available in or near Reading?
Some of the train stations available in or near Reading are Theale, Aldermaston and Pangbourne.
Property Price Paid in Reading by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £471,728 | 
-12% |
249 Properties |
| 2025 | £529,933 |
-0,4% |
818 Properties |
| 2024 | £532,261 | 
2% |
701 Properties |
| 2023 | £523,339 |
-3% |
598 Properties |
| 2022 | £539,676 |
6% |
764 Properties |
| 2021 | £505,936 |
3% |
1,062 Properties |
| 2020 | £488,361 |
5% |
757 Properties |
| 2019 | £461,635 |
-2% |
814 Properties |
| 2018 | £469,032 |
1% |
821 Properties |
| 2017 | £463,183 |
5% |
812 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £781,256.00 | 826 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £254,177.00 | 259 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £441,313.00 | 802 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £358,947.00 | 479 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Reading
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