South East

Reading Property Market

House prices, market demand, and growth trends for Reading. Powered by Land Registry sold prices and live market data.

Avg. House Price

£309,636

Market Conditions

Balanced Market

Avg. Days to Sell

254 days

1-Year Growth

+0.7%

Local Agents

128

House Price Growth

Average sold prices in Reading (RG area) based on Land Registry data.

+8.4% since Mar 2020Land Registry price paid data

1 Year

+0.7%

3 Years

-1.8%

5 Years

+10.2%

Market Demand

Supply and demand indicators for Reading.

Currently For Sale

414

Active listings

Avg. Sales per Month

48

Based on recent completions

Months of Inventory

8.3

Plentiful stock — buyers have choices

Monthly Turnover

12%

Proportion of stock selling each month

Area Profile

Local area data for Reading.

Crime Rating

Average crime

199 crimes per 1,000 residents

Area Insights

Degree holders
46%
Vehicles per household
0.8
Deprivation index
17th percentile

Crime Breakdown

Violence and sexual offences34%
Shoplifting13%
Other theft9%
Anti-social behaviour9%
Public order8%

Property Mix

Housing stock composition in Reading, based on Census data.

Purpose-built flat39.3%
Terraced25.2%
Semi-detached17.2%
Converted flat9.9%
Detached6.4%
Commercial building flat2%
Mobile/temporary0.2%

Local Agents

128 agents covering Reading and the surrounding area, sorted by distance.

Showing 128 agents sorted by distance

Haslams Estate Agents, Reading

RG1 1HE

0.1 mi

Queensgate Residential, Reading

RG1 2JR

0.1 mi

Romans, Reading

RG1 2DE

0.1 mi

Winkworth, Reading

RG1 1QB

0.1 mi

Chancellors, Reading

RG1 2DT

0.2 mi

Parkers, Reading

RG1 2EG

0.2 mi

Prospect Estate Agency, Reading

RG1 2HE

0.2 mi

Savills New Homes, Reading New Homes

RG1 3BB

0.2 mi

AH Lansley Residential, Reading

RG1 7UH

0.3 mi

Davis Tate, Reading

RG1 3AA

0.3 mi

Northwood, Reading

RG1 4SQ

0.3 mi

Property Foundations Group, Reading

RG1 7SN

0.3 mi

Emmett Bloom, Berkshire

RG1 4QD

0.4 mi

Masons, Caversham

RG4 8AA

0.8 mi

Parkers, Caversham

RG4 8BA

0.8 mi

Walmsley Estate Agents, Caversham

RG4 8AA

0.8 mi

Farmer & Dyer, Caversham

RG4 8JB

0.9 mi

Nicholas Estate Agents, Caversham

RG4 8JB

0.9 mi

Reading Estate Agent, Reading

RG30 1HA

1 mi

Hunters, Reading

RG1 5NA

1.1 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in Reading?
The average house price in Reading is currently £309,636, based on Land Registry sold price data. Get a more accurate figure for your specific property with a free Appraised valuation.
Is Reading a buyers' or sellers' market in 2026?
Reading is currently rated as a balanced market. Properties take an average of 254 days to sell. There are 414 properties currently listed for sale.
How have house prices changed in Reading?
Over the past year, average prices in Reading have changed by +0.7%. Over five years, the change is +10.2%. These figures are based on Land Registry sold price data.
How long does it take to sell a house in Reading?
Properties in Reading currently take an average of 254 days to sell. There are 8.3 months of inventory on the market. These figures are based on live listing data.
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Reading at a Glance

Postcode area
RG
Region
South East
Avg. house price
£309,636
Days to sell
254
1yr growth
+0.7%
5yr growth
+10.2%

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Market data from Property Data API. House price growth based on Land Registry price paid data. Agent count based on Appraised registered agents. Market data last updated: 10 March 2026.