Reading is one of the most sought after locations for property in the country.

With the links to London, fantastic job opportunities and relative proximity to the beautiful countryside - homes do not come cheap.

Zoopla estimates the average price for a house in Reading as £451,848.

This is up by £40,794 in just one year.

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The five most expensive streets, based on sales over the last year, can be seen below.

1. Crazies Hill Road, Wargrave, Reading

Average price: £4,812,500

Zoopla estimate: £2,990,000

2. Brook Lane, Waltham St. Lawrence, Reading, RG10

Average price: £3,700,000

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Zoopla estimate: N/A

3. Ashley Hill Place, Cockpole Green, Wargrave, Reading, RG10

Average price: £2,500,000

Zoopla estimate: £2,193,000

4. Henley Road, Wargrave, Reading, RG10

Average price: £2,418,500

Zoopla estimate: £2,015,000

5. Reading Road, Collins End, Goring Heath, Reading, RG8

Average price: £2,225,000

Zoopla estimate: £1,687,000