Data Centers in Reading
11 locations found
- PB
Pulsant Business Unlimited Reading 2
Unit 53 Suttons Business Park Earley RG6 1AZ GBR, Earley
- PB
Pulsant Business Unlimited Reading 3
Smallmead Road Whitley RG2 0QS GBR, Whitley
- DG
Daisy Group Reading
1 Transcentral Bennet Rd Whitley Wood RG2 0QX GBR, Whitley Wood
- C
Csquare LHR3-A
1000 Eskdale Road St. Nicholas, Hurst RG41 5TU GBR, St. Nicholas, Hurst
- TV
Virgin Media - Reading
Hambleden House Hambleden RG9 GBR, Hambleden
- C
CentriLogic ARL
5 Arlington Square Bracknell RG12 1WA GBR, Bracknell
- PB
Pulsant Business Unlimited Windsor and Maidenhead
5 Priors Way Bray Wick SL6 2HP GBR, Bray Wick
- I
iomart DC5
Spectrum House Maidenhead SL6 7FW GBR, Maidenhead
- AN
Amatis Networks Newbury
Pear Tree Lane Newbury RG14 1RS GBR, Newbury
- TB
The Bunker Thatcham
Venture West, 6HX, Greenham Business Park Greenham RG19 6HX GBR, Greenham
- SN
Stream Networks Newbury
2, Riverside House, Mill Lane Newbury RG14 5QS GBR, Newbury
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Reading – The Premier Thames Valley Interconnection Hub
Reading serves as the strategic alternative to London for enterprises requiring low-latency connectivity and high-density colocation. This market is vital for organizations balancing proximity to the capital with the need for resilient, Tier III infrastructure and diversified fiber paths.
Reading: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | A | High density fiber routes connecting to major London hubs. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 — as of September 2025 | Nearest on-ramp hub is London, reachable via private fiber. |
| Power Cost | £0.17/kWh — as of September 2025 | Renewables account for roughly 40 to 50 percent of the mix. |
| Disaster Risk | Very Low (2.1/10) — as of September 2025 | One of the most stable geographic profiles in the region. |
| Tax Incentives | No — as of September 2025 | No specific regional tax incentives for data center operators. |
| Sales Tax | VAT 20% — as of September 2025 | Standard UK value added tax rate applies to services. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Reading operates as a critical node in the United Kingdom's digital infrastructure, providing a sturdy bridge between London and the West.
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 10 as of September 2025. The market features a healthy mix of local and international transit providers, ensuring competitive pricing and diverse routing options for resilient networking.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions as of September 2025. While there are no native on-ramps in the immediate metro area, facilities offer high-speed, low-latency private extensions to the major cloud availability zones in London and Slough.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Most peering occurs via the London Internet Exchange (LINX), ensuring that local traffic remains efficient through direct regional fiber backhaul.
Bare Metal: High-performance compute options are available through providers such as OVHcloud and Leaseweb, supporting rapid deployment of dedicated hardware for latency-sensitive applications.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity is approximately £0.17/kWh as of September 2025. This pricing is in line with the broader UK industrial market, making Reading a predictable environment for long-term operational budgeting.
Power Grid Reliability: The local grid is well-engineered, utilizing redundant feeds and multi-substation support to maintain high uptime. Reading benefits from significant recent investments in the Thames Valley distribution network to support the growing density of regional data centers.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are centrally located near the Thames Valley tech corridor, providing immediate access to major pharmaceutical, financial, and technology companies headquartered in the region.
Regional Market Reach: Reading is perfectly positioned to serve the South East of England and the M4 corridor, reaching millions of users with sub-millisecond latency.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: While specific local incentives are absent, the market benefits from a stable national tax framework that provides clarity for long-term capital investments. This predictability allows for accurate financial modeling without the risk of sudden regulatory shifts.
Natural Disaster Risk
Reading maintains a Very Low (2.1/10) risk profile as of September 2025. The region is geologically stable, making it a preferred site for secondary or disaster recovery operations for London-based firms.
- River Flood (5.7): Managed through specific site selection and modern drainage infrastructure.
- Coastal Flood (8.3): This is a regional assessment; local inland facilities face minimal direct impact.
- Epidemic (2.4): In line with national health risk averages.
- Drought (1.6): Minor risk with negligible impact on modern closed-loop cooling systems.
Other hazards such as earthquakes and tropical cyclones are considered minor or not listed for this region.
