Overlooking Whiteknights lake, Wessex Hall is a traditional hall set in the midst of trees and meadows. All of the rooms feature new, modern furniture, carpets and fittings.
| Room type at Wessex Hall | Weekly rent 2024–25 | Weekly rent 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Self-catered upgraded washbasin room with shared bathroom | £163.24 | £175.00 |
| Self-catered studio |
£258.20 | £270.90 |
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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.
Hall address: Whiteknights Road, Reading, RG6 6BQ.
Download a comparative map of all Whiteknights campus-based halls.
Due to this hall's layout, there is no single-sex or quieter lifestyle accommodation available.
Accessibility
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.
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:
*Subject to restrictions, please see:
**Please note, applications need to be received by 23:59 British Summer Time (UTC+1) on 1 August.
We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.
