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Northcourt Houses

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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. 

  • View more photos on the Families, Couples and Mature Students' accommodation Flickr site.

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.


Room types within 12 Northcourt Avenue    No. available  Suitable for   Weekly rent 2022–23  Weekly rent 2023–24
Small room with washbasin  1 Single occupancy  £137.55  £148.96
Standard room:
Six rooms have washbasins, five do not. Shared bathroom facilities
7 Single occupancy 
 £151.41  £164.01
Standard room with washbasin and double bed:
Shared bathroom facilities with other residents
6 Double occupancy – two adults £163.24  £176.82

House address: 12 Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HA.

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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.

Room types within 14 Northcourt Avenue   No. available Suitable for  Weekly rent 2022–23  Weekly rent 2023–24 
Standard room with/out a washbasin: Shared bathroom facilities.   6 Single occupancy £151.41  £164.01
Study suite:
Bedroom with double bed and adjoining study area. Shared bathroom facilities.
 3 Double occupancy – two adults  £193.06  £209.09

House address: 14 Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HA.

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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.

Room types within 16 Northcourt Avenue No. available Suitable for Weekly rent 2022–2023 Weekly rent 2023–2024
Studio: Room with double bed and open plan kitchen and separate en-suite shower room.    1 Single occupancy  £216.79  £234.78
Double studio: Room with double bed and open plan kitchen and separate en-suite shower room.   3 Double occupancy – two adults £226.66  £245.49
One-bedroom flat:
Bedroom with double bed: separate lounge with separate kitchen/open plan kitchen (depending on which flat is allocated) and separate bathroom 
 2 Double occupancy – two adults  £242.06  £262.15
En-suite room with double bed: Room with double bed and en-suite shower room. Kitchen shared with other residents  4 Double occupancy – two adults 
£193.06
 £209.09
En-suite room with double bed: Room with double bed and en-suite shower room suitable for single occupancy. Kitchen shared with other residents   2  Single occupancy £168.70  £182.70

House address: 16 Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HA.

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Virtual tours

  • Standard room
  • Standard room with washbasin
  • Northcourt houses outside view

Meal plans

With our flexible Meal Plans, you can eat fresh, nutritious meals at 13 of our food outlets across our campuses, benefiting from discounts of up to 75% on food as well as free drinks.

Choose from four plans which cover three, seven, 14 or 21* meals per week. Meal Plans are available to all students, and in all of our halls and flats.

If you're a first-year student, the University encourages you to choose a Meal Plan to support your transition to life at university.

Advertised prices are fixed for the respective academic year.

For more information, visit the Meal Plans page.

*Provided as three meals a day, seven days a week.

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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.

More information

Northcourt Houses – key facts (PDF, 1.39 MB)

Accommodation guide 2023-24 (PDF 6.52MB)

Families, couples and mature students accommodation guide (PDF, 1.20MB) 

Accommodation charges for 2022-23 (PDF, 220KB)

Accommodation charges for 2023–24 (PDF, 205KB)

Contact us

If you have any questions about university accommodation, our team is happy to help:

+44 (0)118 200 5011
accommodationonline@reading.ac.uk

For information about private accommodation, visit the Students' Union's housing information 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 6 September of their year of entry*
  • 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 6 September of their year of entry*

*Subject to restrictions, please see:

  • 2022/23 Accommodation Policy (PDF, 141 KB)
  • 2023/24 Accommodation Policy (PDF, 142 KB)
  • 2022/23 Accommodation Application Terms and Conditions (PDF, 114 KB)
  • 2023/24 Accommodation Application Terms and Conditions (PDF, 114KB).

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

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