Student Accommodation Reading

About Reading

Reading is very popular among students. According to the National Student Survey (NSS) and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), students enjoy staying in Reading. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Reading:

• Undergraduate: 13%

• Postgraduate: 23%

The proportion of international students in Reading has been increasing steadily over the past few years due to a number of factors, including the growing reputation of Reading’s universities, the increasing globalisation of higher education, and the UK government's policy of encouraging international students to study in the UK. 

Popular Student Areas in Reading

Reading has several areas that are student-friendly and have plenty of accommodations. They all offer a vibrant and diverse life for students to explore and get used to different cultures. These neighbourhoods usually affect the cost of public transportation fares. The further you travel from the city centre, the higher the fare. 

Popular Reading areas among university students are Cemetery Junction, Coley, and Newton. There are a few things to keep in mind while searching for the perfect student area to stay in, including transportation, cost, and amenities.

1. Cemetery Junction:
   Cemetery Junction is a well-known student area in Reading. Student accommodations here cost between £150 and £200 per week.
   
   

• Distance to the University of Reading:

  • Walking: 17 minutes

  • Cycling: 5 minutes

  • Bus: 19 minutes

• Distance to Reading College:

  • Walking: 7 minutes

  • Cycling: 5 minutes

  • Bus: 6 minutes

• Distance to the City Centre:

  • Walking: 52 minutes

  • Cycling: 14 minutes

  • Bus: 29 minutes

2. Coley:
   In Coley, student accommodations range from approximately £150 and £200 per week.
   
   

• Distance to the University of Reading:

  • Walking: 34 minutes

  • Cycling: 13 minutes

  • Bus: 24 minutes

• Distance to Reading College:

  • Walking: 30 minutes

  • Cycling: 8 minutes

  • Bus: 25 minutes

• Distance to the City Centre:

  • Walking: 28 minutes

  • Cycling: 8 minutes

  • Bus: 18 minutes

3. Newton:
   Newton offers affordable student accommodations, with rates between £120 to £200 per week.
   
   

• Distance to the University of Reading:

  • Walking: 1 hour 20 minutes

  • Cycling: 27 minutes
    
    Bus: 53 minutes

• Distance to Reading College:

  • Walking: 1 hour 10 minutes

  • Cycling: 22 minutes

  • Bus: 29 minutes

• Distance to the City Centre:

  • Walking: 1 hour 20 minutes

  • Cycling: 21 minutes

  • Bus: 47 minutes

Less Popular Yet Student-Recommended Areas Near Universities in Reading

1. Kings Road:

A vibrant road in a lively part of Reading.

• Distance to the University of Reading: 18 minutes walking

• Distance to Reading College: 5 minutes walking

• Distance to the City Centre: 41 minutes walking

           Student Rooms in Reading near Kings Road:

• Berkshire House
  
  

2. London Road:

A bustling road near many great places to visit.

• Distance to the University of Reading: 22 minutes walking

• Distance to Reading College: 10 minutes walking

• Distance to the City Centre: 56 minutes walking

            Student Halls in Reading near London Road:

• Crown House

• Kendrick Hall
  

Best Student Housing in Reading

Reading has various student room options, and students can explore different areas in Reading near their universities and budgets.

1) Top-rated and cheapest-price student housing in Reading among students with USPs is given below. Why are these popular?

• Crown House (All Types Rooms Available, Studio and Shared Rooms & En-Suite Rooms Available, No Visa, No Pay, Summer Student Accommodation Available, Near City Centre)
• Queens Court   (Penthouse, En-suite and Studio Available, Short term and Summer Student Accommodation Available and Short distance from University of Reading.
• 79 Silver Street (Fully Furnished Studios Rooms Available also Summer Accommodation Available and No Visa, No Pay and located Near City Centre and The University of Reading London Road Campus)
• New Century Place (Studios Rooms Available and No Visa, No Pay and located Near City Centre and University of Reading White Knights Campus)

2) Cheap and best student accommodations with benefits students mostly prefer to have in their housing.

• Kendrick Hall (Studios Rooms and En-suite Available also Summer Accommodation Available and No Visa, No Pay and located Near City Centre and The University of Reading London Road Campus)
• One bedroom Studio in Exclusive  Reading New Built (Shared Rooms available, and 1bedroom studio located Near City Centre and Reading College and University College of Estate Management )
• Modern One Bedroom Apartment in  Exclusive Reading New Build (Shared Rooms Available, 1 bedroom Apartment with 2 guest, Free Cleaning Services, No Deposit Property and Near City Centre and Located in Newtown.)
• Stylish one-bedroom apartment close to  the centre of Reading  (Shared Rooms Available, 1 bedroom Apartment with 2 guest, Free Cleaning Services, No Deposit Property and Near City Centre and Located in Coley.)

Reading Student housing near City Centre:

• Aparto Queens Court (7 Mins walk)

• Crown House (11 Mins walk)

• New Century Place (7 Mins walk)

• 79 Silver Street (12 Mins walk)

• Royal Heights (12 Mins walk)

• Kendrick Hall (13 Mins walk)

• Berkshire House (16 Mins walk)

Discover Student Room Types in Reading (Approx. £450 - £2,170/ month)

The purpose-built student accommodation in Reading typically includes a variety of amenities and features included in the bills; it varies from high-speed Wi-Fi to on-site gyms according to the provider's terms and conditions. But broadly, we suggest a student should consider budget, needs, and preferences while making decisions. 

Here, we have categorised the room types given below based on preferences and budgets to help you in your decision-making.

Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Reading: 

These cost around £640- £1,182 per month on average and are recommended for comfortable sharing space students. Typically, such properties are houses or apartments. 

1. Shared room

   • Amenities: Self-contained apartments with multiple bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Cemetery Junction’s average rent: £600/month

   • Coley’s average rent: £590/month

   • Newton’s average rent: £600/ month

2. Triple/Quadruple rooms

   • Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Cemetery Junction’s average rent: £500/month

   • Coley’s average rent: £450/month

   • Newton’s average rent: £450/ month

3. Entire place

   • Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Cemetery Junction’s average rent: £2,461/month

   • Coley’s average rent: £2,461/month

   • Newton’s average rent: £2,461/month

Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Reading with privacy: These rooms cost around £566 to £1,082 per month. 

1. Student Single Room

   1. Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   2. Cemetery Junction’s average rent: £600/month

   3. Coley’s average rent: £600/month

   4. Newton’s average rent: £550

2. Student-shared Flats

   1. Amenities: Private Bedrooms in shared houses or flats, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   2. Cemetery Junction’s average rent: £550/month

   3. Coley’s average rent: £600/month

   4. Newton’s average rent: £550

3. Student Twin Rooms

   1. Amenities: One room with two single beds, a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen

   2. Cemetery Junction’s average rent: £550/month

   3. Coley’s average rent: £550/month

   4. Newton’s average rent: £550

4. Student Double Room

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  • Cemetery Junction’s average rent: £650/month

  • Amenities: One bedroom with a double bed, a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen

  • Coley’s average rent: £550/month

  • Newton’s average rent: £550

Room Type 3: Reading student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and proximity to the city centre cost around £566 to £1,082 per month. 

1. Reading Student Flats 

   • Amenities: Private bedrooms, private bathrooms, and private kitchens

   • Cemetery Junction’s average rent: £650/month

   • Coley’s average rent: £650/month

   • Newton’s average rent: £650

2. Reading Student En-Suite Rooms 

   • Amenities: Single bedrooms, private bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Cemetery Junction’s average rent: £850/month

   • Coley’s average rent: £750/month

   • Newton’s average rent: £820/month

   • Browse through students' en-suits in Reading, such as Queens Court.

3. Reading Student Studios

   • Amenities: private bedrooms, private bathrooms, and private kitchens

   • Cemetery Junction’s average rent: £850/month

   • Coley’s average rent: £750/month

   • Newton’s average rent: £820/month

   • Browse through students' studios in Reading, such as Berkshire House and Queens Court.

Room Type 4: Students who prefer amenities over budget

• Student penthouses in Reading cost around  £1,285-£2,170 per month. 

These are suitable for students who prefer to have private bedrooms, a private balcony, a terrace, spacious rooms, and a top floor.

International students in Reading, UK also search for:

Cost of Living in Reading for Students (Approx. £390 - £720)

It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall, apart from your Reading student accommodation rent, other expenses cannot be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Reading as a student:

Food: £220-£360/month on average. 

• We suggest buying groceries that cost around £130/month and cooking your own meal.

• Shop from grocery stores such as Iceland, Aldi, and Lidl, as well as larger chains like Tesco. They have some specific days for students' discounts.

Transportation: £40-£120/month on average

• Use the 16-25 Railcard: it is available to anyone aged 16-25 or in full-time education.

• 18+ Student Oyster Card: it is available to students aged 18 and over enrolled in full-time education.

• Taxis are also available. The average cost of a taxi ride in Reading is around £2.80 per mile.

• Walking is always an option if you enjoy it. It’s free, which will help you save money.

Kitchen Essentials: Market worth around £30-£40. 

• Some properties do not provide utensils in that case, student can check online where some websites provide utensils at discounted prices for student from market prices.

• Former students generally leave their kitchen essentials on the property while leaving the city due to airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friend's circle and reuse the stuff. 

Bedding Essentials: Market worth around £50-£100. 

• Only a few providers provide bedding packs to their tenants as part of their bills or as an offer. Otherwise, after move-in, students have to buy on their own.

• Former students generally leave their bedding essentials on the property while leaving the city due to airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friend's circle and reuse the stuff.

Bathroom Essentials: Market worth around £30-£60.

• While booking a student room, the focus remains on whether it has shared or private bathrooms, but forget about bathroom essentials. Student can check online where some websites provide at discounted prices from market prices.

Cleaning Essentials: Market worth around £20- £40