New Berkeley Development - Reading Riverworks - to Transform Reading Riverside Connectivity

Reading Riverworks is a striking new residential scheme from Berkeley, located on the banks of the River Thames. It will create a vibrant new gateway, with a tree-lined avenue linking the river directly to the station and the town centre, whilst opening up access to the waterside walkway and Christchurch Bridge.

Reading Riverside is rising on the historic footprint of a former power station, reimagined as a group of warehouse‑style buildings, featuring classic brick and stone detailing. An elegant collection of just over 200 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, inspired by Victorian industrial architecture - the aesthetic nods to the site’s industrial heritage while infusing modern design.

Finished to Berkeley’s exacting standards, the high specification, contemporary apartments will feature custom-designed, two-tone kitchens, with modern handleless doors, accentuated by a matt black sink and single lever mixer tap, along with a full range of appliances.  Bedrooms feature ‘soft to the touch’ carpeting, and modern bathrooms are highlighted by black framed shower screens.

Many properties include a dedicated laundry cupboard with plumbing for a washer/dryer and a private balcony.

Designed with connectivity and community in mind, Reading Riverworks will transform the banks of the River Thames into a vibrant riverside neighbourhood - enabling residents and visitors  to enjoy Reading’s riverside setting at its very best.

Nigel Horton-Baker, Chief Executive, REDA comments: “Berkeley Homes’ Reading Riverworks development is transforming a former brownfield site to create over 200 high-quality apartments that embrace the Thames-side location and integrate new community access to the river at the heart of the development.

“Developments such as Reading Riverworks are creating new high-quality liveable spaces for people looking to develop a career locally in one of the UK’s most powerful economies. Reading is rich in global and local tech-driven companies with added easy access to Heathrow and central London. When you relocate, you’ll find Reading is a diverse, cultural city with a vibrant centre, lots of green space and waterways, but just 23 minutes from London.”

Berkeley has been shaping Reading’s residential landscape for over 20 years, benefitting from the town’s exceptional combination of connectivity, economic dynamism, and community spirit. Excellent transport links, with the arrival of the Elizabeth Line, have created easier access to London Paddington – as such, demand from both local buyers and London commuters remains consistently robust.

Reading is poised for continued economic success. Forecasts by EY place Reading as the fastest growing UK location outside London in terms of average annual Gross Value Added (GVA) between 2025 and 2028, outpacing Manchester and Cambridge. Growth is being powered by Reading’s tech‑heavy and professional services economy - with projected annual GVA growth of between 2.8 % and 2.9 % in these sectors.

Reading’s growing local economy, healthy rental yields, and consistent property price appreciation make it an attractive option for both homeowners and investors. Coupled with amenities such as the nearby Oracle shopping centre—home to more than 100 stores, cafés, bars, and an 11‑screen cinema - Reading Riverside will offer unmatched lifestyle convenience.