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In PlanningPlanning submittedCHECKED 3 OCT 2026

Friar Street, Reading (QVS2)

Reading town centre · Reading · RG1 1EX
RentsNot yet publishedLettings haven’t opened yet. Prices appear here once the operator publishes them.
TYPECo-living
NEAREST STATIONReading Rail Station, ~5 min walk
OPERATORVervLife
Register interest

About

Friar Street (QVS2) is a proposed co-living building in Reading town centre, planned to offer studios alongside shared spaces for residents.

The six-storey block would stand on Friar Street in the RG1 postcode district, around five minutes on foot from Reading Rail Station. VervLife is named as the intended operator.

Key facts
Status
In Planning
Type
Co-living
Council area
Reading
City
Reading
Postcode
RG1 1EX
Website
verv-life.com

Getting there

Reading Rail Station
National Rail · 270 m
~5MIN
Estimated walking time from the straight-line distance, bar scaled to 15 minutes. Over 30 minutes, distance only.Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport), OGL v3.0

The area

Friar Street, Reading (QVS2) is in the Reading council area.

Local rents · Reading
All homes£1,574average pcm, all tenancies
1-bed£1,116average pcm, all tenancies
2-bed£1,393average pcm, all tenancies
3-bed£1,671average pcm, all tenancies

Flats (all sizes): £1,272 pcm

Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026, OGL v3.0. Whole-market average, not this scheme's rents.

Build to rent in Reading
SCHEMES12
NEIGHBOURHOODS3
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SCHEME DATA4 fields · Pro
Homes
145
Unit mix
PRO
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Developer
PRO
Held for this scheme, with a Pro seat
Planning
Planning submittedApplication 26/1121

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