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1 bed flat for sale Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1

Guide price

£235,000

Reduced on 18/09/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £479 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold

Council tax Band C £2,322 a year

Key features

Leasehold
One-bedroom
Balcony
Town centre
Access to Reading Station
Communal gardens
Parking
Ideal for first-time buyers and investors
991 Years and 5 months remaining on Lease

About this property

Situated just a short walk from The Oracle shopping centre, this modern one-bedroom apartment enjoys a prime position in the heart of Reading, offering excellent access to local amenities, Reading Mainline Station and the M4, making it ideal for commuters, first-time buyers and investors alike.

The accommodation comprises a bright and spacious open-plan living and dining area, providing a fantastic space for both everyday living and entertaining. The contemporary fitted kitchen is well-appointed with integrated appliances and ample storage, while the generous double bedroom offers plenty of space for additional furnishings. A stylish modern bathroom completes the property.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band C £2,322 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,742
Band B

£2,032
Band C

This home: £2,322
Band D

£2,613
Band E

£3,193
Band F

£3,774
Band G

£4,355
Band H

£5,226

This home is in band C, which costs £2,322 a year in Reading for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Reading, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

69 comparables · within 2.9 miles

Priced above 75% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £235,000 Median £180,000 · £148,000 – £271,000

Per square foot

£479 24% over

1-bed flats nearby £386

Against sold prices

23% over

RG1 sold median £390 / sq ft, 1,016 sales

Compared with 69 1-bed flats for sale within 2.9 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in RG1 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in RG1 →

Location

Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £235,000

£117k £353k

Deposit10% £24,000

£0 £235k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £211,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £47,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Flat 34, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2025	581 sq ft £422/sq ft	581 sq ft	£422	£245,000
Flat 33, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2025	840 sq ft £441/sq ft	840 sq ft	£441	£370,000
Flat 60, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2025	926 sq ft £308/sq ft	926 sq ft	£308	£285,000
Flat 16, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2024	840 sq ft £411/sq ft	840 sq ft	£411	£345,000
Flat 9, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2024	840 sq ft £435/sq ft	840 sq ft	£435	£365,000
Flat 24, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2023	753 sq ft £478/sq ft	753 sq ft	£478	£360,000
Flat 57, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2023	786 sq ft £458/sq ft	786 sq ft	£458	£360,000
Flat 8, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2022	506 sq ft £514/sq ft	506 sq ft	£514	£260,000