Sold price trend +14%
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Reading is a town of 174,224 people in Berkshire with a median property price of £340,000. Over 2,173 sales occurred in the past 12 months, with prices rising 14.0% over five years. The median price-to-earnings ratio stands at 7.1, improved from a five-year average of 8.3.
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Flats median at £230,000; terraced houses at £340,000; semi-detached at £340,000; and detached at £600,000. Over 53.6% of homes meet EPC band C or better. The population has a median age of 35.1, with 50.4% of homes owner-occupied. About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Reading. Crime stands at 11.0 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category. The area has 41 primary and 11 secondary schools; 26 of 28 rated schools are good or better by Ofsted. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Rail connectivity includes Reading West Rail Station, with 28-minute commutes to London Paddington. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 94.2% of premises. Council tax band D is £2,612.77.
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