Average house price in Reading
The average house price in Reading (South East) is £345,112, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have fallen by 4.1% over the last 12 months. That is 28% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Reading ranks 102nd most expensive of 360 local authorities — above the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £345,112
- 12-month change
- -4.1%
- vs UK average
- +28%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 102nd / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £705,656 |
| Semi-detached | £434,995 |
| Terraced | £347,968 |
| Flat / maisonette | £221,014 |
Nearby areas in South East
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Reading?
- The average house price in Reading is £345,112, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Reading?
- Average house prices in Reading have fallen by 4.1% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Reading?
- An average detached home in Reading costs £705,656 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Reading?
- An average flat or maisonette in Reading costs £221,014 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Reading expensive compared with the UK average?
- Reading's average house price of £345,112 is 28% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Reading rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Reading is the 102nd most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it above the median for local authorities.
The full picture for Reading
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Reading.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.