properties in Reading for single person

slopemaster

Other things to be aware (or beware) of in Reading:
1) Whitley (anywhere W of Shinfield Rd). Usually described in estate-agent speak as 'South Reading'. Not good. (Also West Reading.)
2) Flooding (and therefore insurance problems even in a 3rd floor flat) near the river.

Gonzo33

I used to live in Calcot and that was ok (In the estate near Sainbury's). Whitley I have lived in as well, sh*t hole. I would keep away from Tilehurst as well.

PasturesNew

There aren't enough nice 1-bed places for singles.... that's why I will end up buying a 3-4 bedroom house, just because there's more choice and the areas are better and you can get a garden/garage too.

C'est la vie.... bl00dy annoying though it is.

maninthestreet

want2bmortgage3 wrote: »

Is it me or for a town the size of Reading, it seems there is a lack of affordable studio/1 bedroom properties, which are modern, and in a nice quiet location?

There are loads of 3/4 bed houses here but doesn't seem to be much for the non-family, non-kids single person.

If anyone lives in or knows the area maybe they could enlighten me of such properties or maybe I need to look elsewhere??

What is your budget?

Just did a quick search on rightmove for studio/ 1-bed flats for sale in Reading, and there were almost 200 under £180,000.

pleasedelete

I was so shocked when I went to Reading. Being used to Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and Doncaster I assumed Reading was somewhat more upmarket. In Sainsburys they security tag ALL the alcohol- even in the less salubrious areas here that is rare. Next shop the police were arresting someone (who was resisting). I used to go monthly until a few weeks ago and I never quite got over the surprise. Always took a deep breath before walking from station to hotel at night as there was always something (or someone) best avoided.

Nice areas a short drive away though!

Strapped

maninthestreet wrote: »

What is your budget?

Just did a quick search on rightmove for studio/ 1-bed flats for sale in Reading, and there were almost 200 under £180,000.

Is £180k considered "affordable" for a single FTB these days? :eek:

jjlandlord

pleasedelete wrote: »

I was so shocked when I went to Reading. Being used to Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and Doncaster I assumed Reading was somewhat more upmarket.

It's pretty diverse indeed.
There are both s**tholes and upmarket areas, say, across the Thames.

brit1234

Gonzo33 wrote: »

I would keep away from Tilehurst as well.

What's wrong with Tilehurst? Are you getting confused with the dee Road estate below instead?

cuphalfempty

Just a random idea, but if you were considering moving north Stevenage is only 30 mins from London, and there are one bedroom flats available for around £90,000.

I dont really know a great about it though, as I'm a bit further out.

Moneybot

Gonzo33 wrote: »

I used to live in Calcot and that was ok (In the estate near Sainbury's). Whitley I have lived in as well, sh*t hole. I would keep away from Tilehurst as well.

Tilehurst? Are you sure? The old village area is lovely. I lived in two different houses in Tilehurst and one in Calcot and Tilehurst was much the better area as Calcot is just one massive new housing estate.