Read Property Price Guide and Insights

Discover Read's 2026 property market: average prices for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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What is the average price of a house in Read?

The average price for a house in Read is £209k, costing on average £193 per sqft.

Average prices of houses by bedroom count are: £118k for a two-bedroom, £206k for a three-bedroom, £330k for a four-bedroom, and £469k for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Read feature gardens and parking?

In Read, 91% of houses have a garden and 72% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Read?

The housing mix in Read is 23% detached, 18% semi-detached, 49% terraced, and 10% other.

£209k
Average Price
£118k
2 Bed
£206k
3 Bed
£330k
4 Bed
£469k
5 Bed
91%
Have a garden
£193
per sqft
72%
Include parking
Detached: 23%
Semi-Detached: 18%
Terraced: 49%
Other: 10%

What is the most expensive area in Read to buy a home?

The most expensive area to buy a house in Read is BB12, where the average property is £209k.

What is the cheapest area in Read to buy a home?

The cheapest area to buy a house in Read is BB12, where the average property is £209k.

Flats and apartments

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What is the average price of a flat in Read?

The average price for a flat in Read is £84k, costing on average £158 per sqft.

Average prices of flats by bedroom count are: £54k for a one-bedroom, £87k for a two-bedroom, N/A for a three-bedroom, and £230k for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Read feature balconies and parking?

In Read, 5% of flats have a balcony and 67% include parking.

What is the breakdown of lease types in Read?

The leasing mix in Read is 95% leasehold and 5% freehold.

£84k
Average Price
£54k
1 Bed
£87k
2 Bed
N/A
3 Bed
£230k
4 Bed
5%
Have a balcony
£158
per sqft
67%
Include parking
Leasehold: 95%
Freehold: 5%

What is the most expensive area in Read to buy a flat?

The most expensive area to buy a flat in Read is BB12, where the average property is £84k.

What is the cheapest area in Read to buy a flat?

The cheapest area to buy a flat in Read is BB12, where the average property is £84k.

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