Moving to Reading
Berkshire, England
Getting around
GWR and Elizabeth Line services from Reading station to London Paddington. CrossCountry services north and south. Extensive Reading Buses network.
Commute to London: 25 minutes by train
Key neighbourhoods
Caversham
~£420,000Popular residential area across the Thames bridge with a village feel, independent shops, and Caversham Court Gardens.
Earley
~£380,000Suburban area to the south-east with good schools, parks, and proximity to the university.
Tilehurst
~£330,000Western suburb with a mix of housing, its own rail station, and access to the Berkshire countryside.
Town Centre
~£280,000Regenerated centre with The Oracle shopping centre, riverside dining, and a growing tech business district.
Council tax
The Band D council tax rate in Reading is £1,940 per year, set by Reading Borough Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).
Local tips
- Reading has excellent London commuter links via both GWR and the Elizabeth Line.
- The town is a major tech hub with Microsoft, Oracle, and Huawei all having offices nearby.
- Reading Festival is one of the UK's biggest music festivals, held every August bank holiday.
- The Kennet and Avon Canal towpath is great for walking and cycling.
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