The best-value towns to buy near Reading — low house prices, fast direct train commutes, and the highest rental yields. Ranked from 106 towns with a sub-75-minute commute to Reading. Here are the top 12 by gross rental yield.
| # | Town | Commute | Avg House Price | Monthly Rent | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 70 min | £156,500 | £725/mo | 5.6% |
| 2 | Bristol Temple Meads | 54 min | £290,000 | £1,200/mo | 5.0% |
| 3 | Gloucester | 64 min | £192,000 | £770/mo | 4.8% |
| 4 | Ash | 32 min | £372,000 | £1,300/mo | 4.2% |
| 5 | North Camp | 23 min | £372,000 | £1,300/mo | 4.2% |
| 6 | Andover | 40 min | £290,000 | £1,000/mo | 4.1% |
| 7 | Canary Wharf | 67 min | £489,300 | £1,650/mo | 4.0% |
| 8 | Southall | 32 min | £440,000 | £1,450/mo | 4.0% |
| 9 | Woolwich | 74 min | £425,000 | £1,400/mo | 4.0% |
| 10 | Southampton Central | 49 min | £262,000 | £850/mo | 3.9% |
| 11 | Banbury | 40 min | £299,950 | £950/mo | 3.8% |
| 12 | West Drayton | 25 min | £396,000 | £1,250/mo | 3.8% |