Moving Guide · Berkshire
Moving to Reading
Know My Postcode · 2026-04-19
Everything you need to know before moving to Reading — best areas, average prices, crime rates, schools and transport.
National Rail/Elizabeth line (25min London Paddington)
Transport
Pros
✓ Thames Valley tech hub — Oracle, Microsoft, Huawei
✓ 25 minutes to London Paddington
✓ Elizabeth line access
✓ Lower crime than London
Cons
✗ Town centre can feel uninspiring
✗ Traffic congestion on M4
✗ More expensive than further north
✗ Student heavy in some areas
Best areas in Reading
CavershamEarleyWoodleyTilehurstSonning