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House prices in Reading
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
Reading has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -2.4% to £351,267. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£225,307), while detached homes hold up better at £716,411.
That's 29% above the UK average of £271,295.
Reading house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Reading
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £716,411 ▼ -2.4%
- Semi-detached £444,542 ▼ -0.8%
- Terraced £352,870 ▼ -1.1%
- Flat £225,307 ▼ -5.0%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 23 TABBY DRIVE, RG7 1WQ | £362,500 |
| Apr 2026 | WESTWOOD MILTON WAY, RG10 9LE | £562,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 ROMSEY ROAD, RG30 6UP | £395,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 35 LEDRAN CLOSE, RG6 4JF | £740,000 |
| Apr 2026 | HUNTERS WHARF KATESGROVE LANE, RG1 2NH | £270,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 18 JARVIS DRIVE, RG10 9EW | £830,000 |
| Apr 2026 | APPLE TREE COTTAGE MEREOAK LANE, RG7 1JY | £670,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 19 FORDHAM WAY, RG6 4BD | £450,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 117 SOUTHCOTE LANE, RG30 3AJ | £345,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 21 ELMSTONE DRIVE, RG31 5NS | £430,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Reading costs 8.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Reading ranks nationally →
Reading is the 115th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 68,911 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Reading.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 50%
- Median floor area 70 m²
- Median annual energy cost £735
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Central Bedfordshire £354,320
- House prices in City of Bristol £354,924
- House prices in South Gloucestershire £340,401
- House prices in Bedford £332,893
- House prices in Slough £329,713
- House prices in Southend-on-Sea £328,939
- House prices in Wiltshire £327,384
- House prices in Thurrock £327,028
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Reading?
- The average house price in Reading is £351,267, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Reading changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Reading have fallen -2.4% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Reading by property type?
- Latest average prices in Reading:
- detached homes: £716,411
- semi-detached homes: £444,542
- terraced homes: £352,870
- flats: £225,307
- Is Reading affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Reading costs 8.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Reading ranks nationally.
- Is Reading an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Reading costs £351,267 — 29% more than the UK average of £271,295. Reading is the 115th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Reading?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Reading's average of £351,267, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Reading?
- On a typical Reading sale at £351,267, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,200–£6,300, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Reading?
- Moving home in Reading typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.