Reading Riverworks

Development Overview

Reading Riverworks is a significant new build homes community by Berkeley Homes, situated on a prime central riverside location at Vastern Road, Reading, RG1 8BU. The development is established on the former site of a power station, drawing inspiration from the area's industrial heritage to deliver a new neighbourhood. The scheme comprises over two hundred one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, all offered on a 999-year leasehold basis. Current new build apartments range in price from £332,000 up to £791,000. Specific starting prices include one-bedroom apartments from £332,000, two-bedroom apartments from £424,000, and three-bedroom apartments from £650,000.

Property Details

The development focuses on contemporary apartment living, with a range of one, two, and three-bedroom floorplans available. Apartments are designed with high-quality, contemporary interiors. A key feature is the waterfront setting along the River Thames, with many properties featuring private balconies or terraces and offering direct river views. Reading Riverworks is planned to be a self-contained community, incorporating landscaped communal gardens, scenic walkways, and proposed on-site amenities which are expected to include cafés, a gym, a nursery, and retail outlets.

Location Benefits

This central Reading location offers exceptional transport connectivity. Reading Station, an interchange for the Elizabeth Line and National Rail, is a short three-minute walk from the development. Direct train services to London Paddington take 23 minutes, while the Elizabeth Line provides direct access to central London, with journey times including 32 minutes to Bond Street and approximately 45 minutes to Liverpool Street. Other rail links connect to Oxford in 22 minutes. Road links are facilitated by the nearby M4 motorway, with Heathrow Terminal 5 a typical 35-minute drive.

Local amenities are all within walking distance. The thriving Reading Town Centre is less than a ten-minute walk away, providing access to The Oracle Shopping Centre, which features over 80 stores and more than 20 restaurants. Leisure and culture spots nearby include the historic Thames Lido, Reading Museum, and Reading Abbey Ruins. For green space, the development sits on the River Thames bank and offers direct access to the waterside walkway leading to Christchurch Meadows across the river. The local area is a major economic hub, forming part of the Thames Valley 'Silicon Valley' and attracting major employers such as Microsoft, Oracle, and EY.

Practical Information

The developer, Berkeley Homes, is an established and highly-regarded name, recently ranked as the UK’s number one homebuilder for build quality by HomeViews (2025) and a recipient of multiple Gold awards for Best Large Housebuilder. Estimated completion for the new build homes at Reading Riverworks is between Q3 2027 and Q4 2028. Interested purchasers can arrange a viewing by visiting the Sales Suite, located at 24 Carraway Street, Reading, RG1 3GB. Detailed apartment specifications and availability can be confirmed by contacting the developer for a price list.