Moving To Reading

[ilovebrie]

My daughter will shortly be moving to Reading to work. Can anyone recommend any areas within reach of Thames Valley Park for a young professional taking up her first job? We would like her to be safe, of course, but also to be able to socialise if she feels inclined.
Many thanks

[tamborine]

Crowthorne, rg4 ?

[237SJ]

The only area I know around there is Binfield because I stayed with a friend there for 5 months when I was between properties. It`s about 8 miles from reading and there is a park and ride for Reading at Winersh which is not that far away. It was OK. My friend had a good social life there but she lived on a modern development and most of her friends were neighbours. I did find I missed the cheap local transport back at my own place (SW London) so nights out meant driving but that`s not the end of the world.

[black_cat51]

that's not far from the university area, which has some lovely places. Round by the hospital is also nice.