5 bed house for sale Newcastle Road, Reading, Berkshire
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
**Development opportunity** Martin & Co are pleased to present this expansive freehold 5-bedroom semi-detached house with no onward chain, located in south Reading and within walking distance to Reading University. This property presents a unique development opportunity for those with a vision. In need of extensive renovation, this property offers a blank canvas with tremendous potential for transformation.
Key features
- Development opportunity
- High potenial
- No onward chain
- Freehold
- 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms
- Potential conversion into a HMO or flats SSTP
Floorplan
Location
Newcastle Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7TN
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,613/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Reading's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £387,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £86,000 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.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in RG2 7TN. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, Newcastle Road Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Sept 2015 | 1,313 sq ft £286/sq ft | 1,313 sq ft | £286 | £375,000 |
| 3, Newcastle Road Detached | Detached | Nov 2014 | 915 sq ft £267/sq ft | 915 sq ft | £267 | £244,000 |
| 29, Newcastle Road Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Aug 2014 | 2,454 sq ft £122/sq ft | 2,454 sq ft | £122 | £300,000 |
| 19, Newcastle Road Detached | Detached | Jul 2014 | 1,259 sq ft £349/sq ft | 1,259 sq ft | £349 | £440,000 |
| 13, Newcastle Road Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Apr 2008 | 1,507 sq ft £190/sq ft | 1,507 sq ft | £190 | £287,000 |
| 3, Newcastle Road Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2007 | 915 sq ft £260/sq ft | 915 sq ft | £260 | £237,500 |
| 25, Newcastle Road Semi-detached | Semi-detached | May 2007 | 1,313 sq ft £190/sq ft | 1,313 sq ft | £190 | £249,950 |
| 23, Newcastle Road Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Oct 2003 | — | — | — | £180,000 |
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.





