Moving to Reading (Area Guide) | Everything You Need to Know

If you're looking to rent or buy in Reading, we can help! We've done the research for you.
Simply watch this video for everything you need to know about moving to Reading. Leisure activities and transport links are all discussed in this area guide, including additional details, like the cost of living. We also reveal the average property price for buyers, and how much rent you can expect to pay.
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[@propershropper7622]

Great roundup thanks

[@MoveiQ]

You're welcome

[@CoasterConnection]

Thanks for uploading!

[@MoveiQ]

you're welcome

[@Itsrichayo]

Great video, tips and commentary. Thank you.

[@MoveiQ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adebowaleadewale9275]

Hey Ayo, have you considered moving there? I'm considering myself. Any thoughts?

[@noraparashkev4192]

Super helpful ❤Thank you

[@MoveiQ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Blackbeardformen]

Well done, good information! You've earned a sub, thank you very much

[@MoveiQ]

Thanks for the sub!

[@hayleymsiebert7526]

I've lived in Reading all my life and have noticed in the last few years that Reading feels like a good town if you've got no children, own your own property and have a well paid job. If not than its abit of a bore and struggle. You get a lot of crime, most notably drug crime due to our geographical connections with London and the M4 and poverty. It has gone through a regeneration bringing in a vast array of shops, clubs and resturants, which the majority of us cannot afford. You have a lot of poverty here, as mentioned before drug cime and antisocial beahviour. There isn't a lot for kids or families here, growing up I saw so much enrichment aimed at kids and families closed down or out right stopped. So you have a lot of bored and impoverished kids hanging about with nothing to do but get into trouble. There are some lovely areas in and around the town for a price, parts of Woodley, up near Purley, Caversham and areas of calcot to name a few. But if you were to speak to the majority of the locals and those living around the area they'll tell you its a overpriced hell hole with a huge drug and poverty problem that the council tries to cover up with its regeneration in the town centre and various new build home projects no one can afford.

[@ronlussari]

Thanks for your comment. Would you share what region would you recommend, not too far from London? For a young couple (IT leader and doctor) planing to have children in a couple of years.

[@hayleymsiebert7526]

@@ronlussari outskirts of towns like Reading, Newbury and Bracknell. You have hungerford, Binfield and theale to name a few. Look at the villages and hamlets around the towns.

[@purplebunny7220]

Hello, what would you think of living in Woodley as a teenager ?

[@babegh4991]

Great video - an Aylesbury guide would be great too. It’s becoming a popular area amongst families.

[@MoveiQ]

We haven't filmed it yet but we do have a written version you can find here: www.moveiq.co.uk/advice/area-guide/aylesbury/

[@babegh4991]

@@MoveiQ Amazing, Thanks!

[@user-jq3qt8no7h]

Where is that jumper you are wearing from?

[@rainofchoas]

informative, only suggest would be to have the area pictures when you introduce the entertainment etc

[@MoveiQ]

Thanks for the suggestion 👍

[@danielt3497]

Video needs more pictures, videos, maps, etc. A lot of useful info, but not the most engaging to keep attention, 20k subs and 700 views isn't a great ratio (similar for other videos in this playlist)

[@MoveiQ]

Thanks for the feedback. Duly noted.

[@xXazuraXx]

Agreed. I stopped watching when I realised he wasn't actually going to show any maps or pictures highlighting the places he was talking about. Lots of names being dropped with no clarification. Very confusing video unless you're already familiar with the areas.

[@aliaqrabi4294]

I have lived in Reading for over a year as a MA student. The only down side of Reading is its crime rate. I'm not saying that it is hight but it's not low either. Dope flows like the river Thames in Reading and i really hope this is brought under control as it is a shame to see a lovely town go down because of these crimes.

[@MoveiQ]

Thanks for sharing

[@pneron2032]

What crime though? Selling weed? Surely you can just not get involved? Or do you mean petty crime like muggingsm

[@NguyenCuong-fo5rc]

Would you mind to tell me are there any power plant in Reading?

[@MoveiQ]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Power_Station

[@be58jam]

I lived th 10 years ago. didn't do it

[@b3njackson]

CAL-cot not colcot

[@MoveiQ]

Whoops - sorry!

[@ScottPC]

I'm from Reading and half of this information is not even close to correct lol

[@MoveiQ]

Sorry to hear that we'll be sure to review the detail when we come to update content.

[@dutchmartin1837]

I agree. I'm from there too and had a chuckle at this guy bigging the place up.

[@saherijaz6274]

@@dutchmartin1837 hey can you please share which are the family friendly(safe) areas in Reading. Much thanks 😊

[@beanysamuels6193]

I'm from reading and most of this information is wrong lol

[@MoveiQ]

Sorry you didn't think it hit the mark

[@abitofeverythin3535]

👋 hello beany can u tell me what part s are wrong here pls as iv never been and thinkg of doing a house swais it a safe place to live e as get diff answers online .thanks

[@wingzero2348]

@@abitofeverythin3535 What are you looking for?

[@Mattie1979]

The average salary is NOT just over £4,000 month. It's more like £1,750 to £2,000 per month. Also, Reading is one of the most expensive places to live in the UK. I don't know where he got his information from, but it ain't accurate!

[@501sqn3]

I'm really struggling with equating the narration and description on this video with the town of reading!. I'm in Reading right now and it's absolutely dreadful!. I'm in a pokey little hotel in the city centre which feels and looks like a cross between the Whitechapel district of London circa 1888 and the street scenes from Judge Dread !!. It's as rough as a Badgers backside. The whole town is littered with gin palaces populated by drunks , addicts, what looks like gangs of hookers, the streets are filthy, there's nowhere decent to eat and drink, I can't believe that a major town ib Royal Berkshire looks and feels like this? 😱. It's really, really appalling!!.

[@brt3761]

Thank you so much, this video is really helpful for me. I will be landing soon in UK and my work location is Reading. I would like to find a studio room for myself in this town, which is near to forbury road. I really want to know more about the town and can I contact you on Instagram?

[@MoveiQ]

Glad it was helpful! You can get more detail on the guide on our website here: www.moveiq.co.uk/advice/area-guide/reading/

[@brt3761]

@@MoveiQ thank you so much 🙂

[@adebowaleadewale9275]

Hey brt, have you considered moving there? I'm considering myself. Any thoughts?

[@brt3761]

@@adebowaleadewale9275 hello.. yeah I am in reading, caversham area. Reading is so beautiful and lively..

[@FR_567]

@@brt3761 is Reading an expensive town particularly for a University student?