19 Sep 2025 – 24 Jul 2026
HOUSE PRICES
House prices in Reading
RG1 4PS · Reading · England
Understand the market. Compare recorded sold prices with the official wider-area trend.
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House prices at a glance
Read the recorded sale sample alongside the official wider-area benchmark.
July 2026
July 2026 compared with a year earlier
The median is the middle recorded sale in the sample above. The official index adjusts for the mix of homes sold across a wider area. Recent registrations can arrive late; neither figure values an individual home.
What could that cost each month?
Take a recorded price into the mortgage calculator. Adjust the property price, deposit, rate and term for the home you have in mind.
More market detail Monthly change and recorded sale range
- Official monthly change
- -2.8%Reading · July 2026 vs previous month
- Lowest recorded sale
- £80,000RG1 · 30 Apr 2026
- Highest sale in the summary
- £950,000RG1 · 19 Sep 2025
- Latest recorded sale
- £270,000RG1 · 24 Jul 2026
Official average by property type
Reading · July 2026 · UK House Price Index
Detached£714,852
Semi-detached£442,678
Terraced£351,976
Flat / maisonette£223,165
PRICE HISTORY
How house prices have changed over the last 10 years
This shows the average price for the wider local market each year, so you can quickly see whether prices have risen, fallen or stayed fairly flat.
2016 average price£304,683
2026 average price£349,550
Change over the period+14.7%Average prices are higher than at the start of the chart.
RECENT SOLD HOMES
What has actually sold nearby
Recent completed sales in the RG1 area. Looking for a specific address or more sold homes? Open Sold prices.
£270,0009 Francis Street, Reading, RG1 2QBSold Jul 2026View property history →
£270,00015 Eldon Terrace, Reading, RG1 4DXSold Jul 2026View property history →
£865,00024 Castle Crescent, Reading, RG1 6AGSold Jul 2026View property history →
£295,0003 Albion Terrace, Reading, RG1 5BGSold Jul 2026View property history →
£165,000Flat 3, 35 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XDSold Jul 2026View property history →
£292,50079 Waldeck Street, Reading, RG1 2RFSold Jul 2026View property history →
£299,000Flat 3, 92 Pell Street, Reading, RG1 2NRSold Jul 2026View property history →
£250,000Flat A, Osterley Court, 36 Hamilton Road, Reading, RG1 5RDSold Jul 2026View property history →
£290,0003 Gower Street, Reading, RG1 7PESold Jul 2026View property history →
£180,000Flat 9, Forbury View, 11 Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1PJSold Jul 2026View property history →
£293,0003 Manchester Road, Reading, RG1 3QDSold Jul 2026View property history →
£283,00074 Foxhill Road, Reading, RG1 5QRSold Jun 2026View property history →
PLANNING
Could planning affect a home here?
See relevant planning protections and a sample of nearby applications, with council codes translated into plain English.
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NEARBY APPLICATIONS
Recent planning applications
Select an address to see what was proposed and the council's decision.
21 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BHView planning details →
REGENTS GATE, 25-41 CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2PQView planning details →
READING CROWN COURT, THE FORBURY, READING, RG1 3EHView planning details →
READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQView planning details →
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PLANNING APPLICATION
21 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BH
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- 1no. Illuminated fascia & 1no. illuminated projection sign
- Application type
- Advertisement consent
- Council reference
- PL/26/1202
- Application date
- 7 Sep 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
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PLANNING APPLICATION
REGENTS GATE, 25-41 CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2PQ
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- Change of use of 3rd Floor from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 2 x 2-bed flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.
- Application type
- Prior approval / notification
- Council reference
- PL/26/1197
- Application date
- 4 Sep 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
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PLANNING APPLICATION
READING CROWN COURT, THE FORBURY, READING, RG1 3EH
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Material details) of application PL/26/0397
- Application type
- Approval of conditions
- Council reference
- PL/26/1195
- Application date
- 3 Sep 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
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PLANNING APPLICATION
READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQ
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Decorative Artwork Proposal for Timber Hoarding) of application PL/26/0785
- Application type
- Approval of conditions
- Council reference
- PL/26/1176
- Application date
- 1 Sep 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
SCHOOLS
What schools are nearby?
We found 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school among the nearest results to RG1 4PS. Distances are approximate, so always check the school's own admissions and catchment information if it matters to your move.
The Deenway Montessori School
Not applicable · Ages 3–16
0.2 miles away · RG1 4QZ
Kendrick School
Secondary · Ages 11–18
0.2 miles away · RG1 5BN
See inspection details
Katesgrove Primary School
Primary · Ages 3–11
0.3 miles away · RG1 2NL
See inspection details
The Abbey School Reading
Not applicable · Ages 3–19
0.4 miles away · RG1 5DZ
Coley Primary School
Primary · Ages 3–11
0.4 miles away · RG1 6AZ
See inspection details
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Not applicable · Ages 11–17
0.5 miles away · RG1 4JJ
REPORTED CRIME
What has been reported nearby?
Reported incidents within roughly one mile of this postcode in the latest available month.
Reported incidents947Within about 1 mile · July 2026
Most common categories
294Violence & sexual offences199Shoplifting98Anti-social behaviour78Other theft
How to read this
Source: data.police.uk. Street-level locations are approximate and the data is updated monthly.
This is a count of reports, not a crime-rate score. Police.uk deliberately moves incident locations to nearby map points to protect privacy, so it should be used to understand the wider area rather than a particular house or street corner.
ROADS & TRANSPORT
Nearest strategic road connection
How close this area is to National Highways’ mapped motorway and trunk-road network. This does not include every local A-road.
Nearest major roadM4Nearest suitable mapped road we found to this postcode
Approx. distance2.6 milesStraight-line distance — the route by road will usually be longer
Useful to know
Source: National Highways Network Model Public. Distance is measured to the nearest mapped Strategic Road Network motorway or A-road link.
This is a quick location guide rather than a journey-time estimate. Traffic, junction access and the route from a particular home can make the driving distance longer.
DRIVING CHARGES
Are there driving charges to know about?
Clean-air, congestion and road-charging information where relevant.
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Council & utilities
Who runs local services and which infrastructure networks are likely to serve this postcode area.
The local authority returned for RG1 4PS.
Water and wastewater boundaries can differ, so confirm the exact address.
Check exact water supplier ↗This is the local network operator area, not the energy retailer chosen by the occupier.
NEARBY PLACES
Around this area
Green space, practical places and more local detail.
Green space
- Dinton Pastures Country Park3.2 mi
- Mapledurham Country Park3.7 mi
Public parking
- Thames Valley Park Park and Ride1.2 mi
- Chalfont Close2.4 mi
- Chalfont Way2.4 mi
- Sonning Lane2.5 mi
Walks & trails
- Thames Path Mapped walking route0.5 mi
Nearby means within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line estimates, not walking distances.
Further afield
Mapped places more than 5 miles away. Check entrances and access before travelling.
Green space
- Castle Bottom Nature Reserve9.4 mi
- Ashford Hill Nature Reserve11.7 mi
Public parking
Walks & trails
- The Ridgeway Mapped walking route8.8 mi
- North Downs Way Mapped walking route18.1 mi
National parks
- South Downs Mapped national park boundary18.7 mi
More area details
Nearest prison
- HMP Huntercombe 9.6 mi
HM Prison Service
Places of worship
Nearby places of worship are unavailable right now.
Green space · distance unavailable
Public parking · distance unavailable
Walks & trails · distance unavailable
National parks · distance unavailable
Sources and data notes
OpenStreetMap data is supplied via Overpass; coverage and accuracy vary. A missing result does not mean there are no places of that type nearby.
Distances are measured in a straight line to the mapped point or boundary. They do not identify an entrance, confirm access or describe a walking route. Named trails are mapped routes, not reviewed walking recommendations.
Parking charges are shown only where the source explicitly marks a car park as free or paid. Check signs for current restrictions. Prison locations use a locally maintained Place Keys dataset.
Nearby EV charging
Mapped charging locations returned around this place, with indicative power and operator details where available.
Charger information is temporarily unavailable
Sources: Open Charge Map when configured, with a key-free OpenStreetMap/Overpass fallback. Distances are straight-line estimates from the representative postcode point. Availability and status are not guaranteed to be live, so check the operator before travelling.
Searches cover roughly 6 miles from the selected place. This is mapped information, not live availability. Check the operator before travelling.
Check Open Charge Map ↗PUBLIC TRANSPORT
What public transport is nearby?
The nearest mapped railway station, nearby bus stops and bus routes around this postcode.
Nearest railway stationReadingAbout 0.5 miles away in a straight line
Nearest mapped bus stops
No mapped bus stops were returned for this postcode.
Useful to know
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, via the Overpass API. Route coverage depends on current community mapping.
Distances are straight-line estimates, not walking routes. Stops, services and timetables can change, so confirm the journey with the operator before relying on it.
EMPLOYMENT
Local unemployment
The latest official estimate for the wider local-authority area around this postcode.
Unemployment rate3.8%Reading
Estimated unemployed3,700Latest available period
How to read this
Source: Office for National Statistics model-based estimates of unemployment, via Nomis.
The percentage is the estimated share of economically active people aged 16 and over who are unemployed in the wider council area. It is not a postcode-level unemployment rate.
POLITICS & REPRESENTATION
Current MPMatt RoddaLabourUK Parliament profile ↗
Who represents this area?
Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central
At the 2024 general election, Labour received the largest share of votes in this constituency (47.7%).
Current MP: UK Parliament Members API. Election history: House of Commons Library and UK Parliament.
How this area has votedWinning party and vote share at recent general elections
Constituency boundaries changed in 2024, so older election results may not cover exactly the same streets. Where a like-for-like 2019 result on today's boundaries is available, we use it.
BROADBAND & MOBILE
How good is the internet and mobile signal here?
We use Ofcom data for RG1 4PS to give you a quick idea of the broadband speeds and mobile coverage you may be able to get. It is a postcode-level guide, so an individual home can be better or worse.
Typical top download speed10,000.0 MbpsA typical maximum across addresses in this postcode
Typical top upload speed10,000.0 MbpsA typical maximum across addresses in this postcode
Fastest address-level prediction10,000.0 MbpsThe highest predicted maximum Ofcom returned here
Mobile data coverageShare of addresses in this postcode where Ofcom predicts a likely data signal.
EE100% likely outdoors84% likely indoors
Three100% likely outdoors100% likely indoors
O2100% likely outdoors100% likely indoors
Vodafone100% likely outdoors100% likely indoors
Want to check 5G? Ofcom's mobile checker shows predicted 4G and 5G coverage by network for this postcode. Coverage inside a particular home can still vary.
AIRCRAFT & AIRPORTS
Nearest major airport: Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport is about 22.1 miles away. Use the airport’s own information below for detailed local flight and noise checks.
What does this mean?
Source: Defra strategic airport-noise mapping (2022) and airport location data. Airport distance is straight-line distance and does not mean a home is directly under a flight path.
This postcode is not in a strategic aircraft-noise band that we can quote from the national map. That does not guarantee you will never hear aircraft.
Want more detail? Heathrow Airport has its own location checker, which can show local flight paths and, where available, flight frequency, altitude and airport-specific noise information.
Heathrow Airport
About 22.1 miles away
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