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Sold House Prices in Reading (2026)

Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)

£400,000
Median Price
28,389
Sales (5 years)
£515,632
Mean Price
-0%
5-Year Change
£446,900 vs £400,000
Recent vs 5-Year Median

Key Insights

Property Market Summary for Reading

Property Market Overview — Reading's property market has seen nearly 28,400 transactions over five years, with a mean price of £515,632 balanced against a median of £400,000, indicating a market split between standard homes and higher-value properties. Overall activity remains steady, though prices have remained relatively flat across the period, declining marginally by 0.3%.

Property Types and Price Differences — Flats are the most affordable segment at £254,943, while detached homes command significantly higher values at £732,593—nearly three times the price of a flat. Terraced and semi-detached properties occupy the middle ground, trading at £358,136 and £460,547 respectively, with semi-detached homes showing stronger pricing than terraced equivalents.

Price Trends Over Time — The market peaked in 2022 at £562,517 before settling back down, with recent 12-month averages at £446,900 representing a notable pullback toward the lower end of the five-year range. This shift suggests a cooling from the previous highs rather than continued upward momentum.

What Stands Out — The recent price range spans from £215,000 to £580,000, demonstrating considerable diversity within the market. All property types maintain relatively consistent sales volumes, with terraced and semi-detached homes slightly outpacing other categories.

Price Trend (avg) — Reading

£485k2021£562k2022£520k2023£519k2024£489k2025£446k2026

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Mean Price by Property Type

£358,136
Terraced
7,230 sales
£460,547
Semi-detached
7,169 sales
£732,593
Detached
6,658 sales
£254,943
Flat
6,183 sales

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Most Active Streets in Reading

StreetSalesAvg Price
Bath Road213£508,772
Flagstaff Road210£400,358
Basingstoke Road189£572,741
London Road176£385,113
Kings Road169£644,017
Oxford Road155£819,035
Nightingale Way137£325,511
Reading Road129£808,165
Carraway Street121£400,057
High Street115£617,703

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Recent Sales in Reading

DateAddressPostcodePriceType
Jan 2026FLAT 12, WEST FRYERNE Parkside RoadRG30 2BY£215,000Flat
Jan 202661 Usk RoadRG30 4HR£345,000Semi-detached
Jan 202616 Stratford WayRG31 5XT£400,000Semi-detached
Jan 2026113 Little Heath RoadRG31 5TQ£580,000Detached
Jan 2026PENDLE Reading RoadRG7 3EH£500,000Detached
Jan 202622 De Montfort RoadRG1 8DL£447,000Terraced
Jan 202619 Binbrook CloseRG6 3BW£309,000Terraced
Jan 20264 Tarragon WayRG7 3YU£493,000Detached
Jan 20269 Douglas RoadRG4 5BH£435,000Terraced
Jan 20268 Church MewsRG5 4RJ£225,000Flat

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading Property Prices

Are house prices falling in Reading?+

Prices in Reading have decreased by 0% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £515,632 and the median is £400,000.

What is the average house price in Reading?+

The mean average property price in Reading is £515,632 based on 28,389 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £400,000.

What types of property are available in Reading?+

The most expensive property type in Reading is detached homes, averaging £732,593. The most affordable is flats, averaging £254,943. There have been 28,389 total sales in the last 5 years.

How active is the property market in Reading?+

There have been 28,389 property sales recorded in Reading over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Bath Road with 213 sales.

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