Moving near Prospect Park, Reading

Hey all, I'm relocating to Reading next month for work and about to sign for a place literally a 2 mins walk from Prospect Park. Before I commit, wanted to get a read from people who actually live there.

How's the area generally in terms of safety — day and night? Anything I should know about specific streets or times to avoid?

Also curious how it compares to nearby areas like Tilehurst if anyone's lived there.

Any input appreciated, thanks!

Edit: looking at the Waverley Road and Tilehurst Road side of Prospect Park

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u/MoustacheMan10 — 3 days ago

Moving to Reading soon — any flatshare advice?

Hi all,

I'm relocating to the Reading area soon (looking at Tilehurst, Theale, and Newbury) and wanted to introduce myself and pick the community's brain.

I'm exploring flatshare options and have come across a few providers so far: Snug Shared Living (Lauren), Brett Properties, and RHouse. Has anyone here used any of these and can share their experience — good or bad?

I'm mainly searching on SpareRoom.co.uk, also open to any other letting agents or platforms you'd recommend for finding a decent flatshare in the area. Any tips on areas to avoid or hidden gems would be much appreciated too!

Thanks in advance 🙏

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u/MoustacheMan10 — 17 days ago

Moving to Reading

Hey all,

Relocating to the Reading area for work and looking for a room in a flat/house share. Budget is around £650-750pcm, ideally bills included or close to it.

Open to Tilehurst, Theale, Newbury, or anywhere near decent commuter links into central Reading. Mid-late 20s, tidy, easygoing, working full time so mostly around evenings/weekends.

If anyone's got a room going or knows someone who does, I'd really appreciate a nudge in the right direction. Can share more details if useful - thanks in advance!

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u/MoustacheMan10 — 23 days ago

QC for Jersey-go

Ordered 2 retro man utd kits and the South Africa world cup away kit, all are fan versions and large.

I'm 6'0 and around 82kg, usually wear large so hoping it translates to the kits.

Will update when I receive the kits!

u/MoustacheMan10 — 3 months ago

QC for Jersey-go

Ordered 2 retro man utd kits and the South Africa world cup away kit, all are fan versions and large.

I'm 6'0 and around 82kg, usually wear large so hoping it translates to the kits too.

Will update when I receive the kits!

u/MoustacheMan10 — 3 months ago

Jersey-go Order

Ordered 2 retro man utd kits and the South Africa world cup away kit. All are fan versions and in Large.

I'm 6'0 and around 82kg, with a lean build. Usually wear large so hoping it translates to the kits too.

Will update after receiving the kits!

u/MoustacheMan10 — 3 months ago

Jersey-go Order

Ordered 2 retro man utd kits and the South Africa world cup away kit. All are fan versions and in Large.

I'm 6'0 and around 82kg, with a lean build. Usually wear large so hoping it translates to the kits too.

Will update after receiving the kits!

u/MoustacheMan10 — 3 months ago

Jersey-go Order

Ordered 2 retro man utd kits and the South Africa world cup away kit. All are fan versions and in Large.

I'm 6'0 and around 82kg, with a lean build. Usually wear large so hoping it translates to the kits too.

Will update after receiving the kits!

u/MoustacheMan10 — 3 months ago

QC from Jersey-Go

Ordered 2 Man Utd Retro kits and the South Africa world cup away kit fan version. All are L.

I'm 6'0 and around 82 kg with a lean body type. Usually wear large sizes so hopefully it will translate to the ordered kits.

Will update once I receive the kits

u/MoustacheMan10 — 3 months ago

QC from Jersey-Go

Ordered two Man Utd Retro kits and the South Africa world cup away kit fan version. Size - L.

I'm 6'0 and around 82kg with a lean body type. I usually wear large so hoping that it will translate to these kits too.

Will report back once I receive them!

u/MoustacheMan10 — 3 months ago