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Key facts

  • 1.1 km from central Whiteknights campus
  • Study suites
  • Studios
  • One-bedroom flats
  • Self-catered rooms
  • Single or double bed
  • Shared kitchens
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Utility bills and basic contents insurance included
  • 51-week residency period
  • Ideal for mature students, families and couples

Northcourt Houses are three separate houses which offer a range of accommodation options for more mature students and couples.

They are close to local shops, cafes, a bus stop to central Reading, as well as Whiteknights campus. They are an ideal choice for those who would prefer living in a flat to a hall. 

12 Northcourt Avenue

A large detached property spread over three floors with at least one bathroom per floor. Three kitchens, one on each floor, and bathroom facilities are shared by residents. Rooms include a washbasin.


14 Northcourt Avenue

This large detached house offers a range of rooms with their own individual style and character. The bathroom facilities are available on each floor and shared between residents along with the kitchen. Some of the rooms include their own washbasin.

16 Northcourt Avenue

This large detached house offers a selection of self-contained flats and studios, as well as en-suite rooms with a shared kitchen. Ideally suited for mature single students and couples.

This traditional character property also benefits from a small enclosed garden.

Meal plans

The University recommends all first-year students select a Meal Plan with your Accommodation choice to support your transition to life at university and help you reach your full potential academically. 

We offer a choice of 3, 7, 14 or unlimited number of Meals per week across 5 large dining sites to all students regardless of where you live. 

For more information visit the Clever Cuisine Meal Plans page.

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Northcourt Houses

Students with specific requirements

Due to the nature of the Northcourt Houses, there is no single-sex or quieter lifestyle accommodation available.

We work closely with the University of Reading's Disability Advisory Service to support students who require adaptations or accessible rooms. Find out more on the accessible accommodation page.

Accommodation Guarantee

Prospective students are guaranteed a place in halls if they are:

  • A new full-time undergraduate who holds Reading as a Firm UCAS choice and applies for accommodation by 1 August** and satisfies any conditions of their academic offer by 3 September 2025.
  • A new full-time postgraduate who has accepted an offer from the University and applies for accommodation by 1 August** and satisfies any conditions of their academic offer by 3 September 2025.

*Subject to restrictions, please see:

**Please note, applications need to be received by 23:59 British Summer Time (UTC+1) on 1 August.

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