79 Silver Street is a premium, market-leading student accommodation in Reading, run by Prestige Student Living, at 79 Silver Street, Reading RG1 2SU, offering fully furnished studios and one-bedroom apartments with all bills included, just a six-minute walk from the University of Reading's London Road campus and about 17 minutes from the main Whiteknights campus. With around 61 beds and six styles of studio, plus a standout amenity set including a gym, cinema/gaming/karaoke room, coffee counter, and residents' lounge, it is designed for high-spec independent student living. This guide covers the studios, prices, location, amenities, and who it suits.
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79 Silver Street
| Item | Details |
| Address | 79 Silver Street, Reading RG1 2SU |
| Operator | Prestige Student Living |
| Room types | Studios (Classic, Premium, Deluxe) and 1-bed apartments |
| Beds | Around 61 |
| Walk to University of Reading (London Road) | About 6 minutes |
| Walk to main Whiteknights campus | About 17 minutes |
| Bills | All-inclusive |
| Internet | Up to 200 Mbps |
The studios and prices
79 Silver Street offers a range of fully furnished studios (Classic, Premium, and Deluxe tiers) plus one-bedroom apartments, sized from around 21 m² up to about 35 m², all self-contained for independent living. A Classic Studio of around 21 to 22 m² comes with a double bed and memory-foam mattress, under-bed storage, a mirrored wardrobe, a 32-inch Smart TV, a desk with a bookcase, blackout curtains, a breakfast bar, USB ports, and a sofa, plus a kitchen area with a combi oven, built-in microwave, ceramic hob, and integrated fridge-freezer. Rent is all-inclusive, covering all utility bills; up to 200 Mbps internet; and contents insurance, with reported guide prices from around £328 per week. Prices vary by studio tier and season, so confirm current rates at booking. My tip: multiply the weekly rate by your contract length for the true total, and pick your studio tier by the space you actually need.
Location and getting to campus
79 Silver Street sits centrally in Reading, a six-minute walk from the University of Reading's London Road Campus (home to the Institute of Education) and about 17 minutes from the main Whiteknights campus, with Reading College and the University of Law's Reading campus both around 0.3 miles away. Bus stops are a minute or so away on Silver Street; Reading railway station is about 13 minutes by bus (with fast trains to London); and the Oracle Shopping Centre is around an 11-minute walk. Forbury Gardens, the Reading Museum, and the Thames Path are all within easy reach. My tip: 79 Silver Street is especially convenient for London Road Campus students, and Reading's fast rail link to London makes weekend trips easy.
Amenities
79 Silver Street has one of the strongest amenity sets in Reading, all included:
- Fully equipped fitness suite / gym
- Multi-use cinema, gaming and karaoke room
- Complimentary coffee counter
- Stylish residents' lounge with a private-hire kitchen and dining room
- Private study areas / study room
- Outdoor area
- On-site laundry and bike storage
- Up to 200 Mbps Wi-Fi and contents insurance
- A dedicated on-site team and an events programme (breakfast club, yoga, movie and karaoke nights, and more)
The honest picture
79 Silver Street is positioned as a premium, market-leading building, and its strengths are its high-spec, fully furnished studios; its exceptional amenity set (gym, cinema/gaming/karaoke room, coffee counter, and events program); and its short walk to the London Road Campus. Residents review it very positively, describing modern, comfortable, well-equipped rooms; fast Wi-Fi; and a genuine home-away-from-home feel. The honest counterpoints: it is a premium studio building, so it is priced accordingly (from around £328 per week) and studios suit those who want privacy and independence rather than a large shared flat, and if you are based mainly at the Whiteknights main campus, the 17-minute walk is worth factoring in. Check your specific studio tier before booking.
Who 79 Silver Street suits
Strong fit: University of Reading students, especially at the London Road Campus, who want a premium studio a short walk from lectures; students who want a full amenity stack (gym, cinema, karaoke, events); those who value all-inclusive rent and high-spec, independent living; and students who want an active social events program.
Weaker fit: budget-focused students who would pay less in a shared house; those who want a large shared flat for the social side; students based mainly at the Whiteknights campus who would prefer to live closer to it.
For a comparison of another Prestige studio building, see our guide to 26 Great George Street in Leeds, and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
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Where is 79 Silver Street in Reading?
79 Silver Street is at 79 Silver Street, Reading RG1 2SU, centrally located about a six-minute walk from the University of Reading's London Road campus and around 17 minutes from the main Whiteknights campus, with Reading College and the University of Law nearby.
How much is 79 Silver Street Reading?
Rent is all-inclusive, covering all utility bills, up to 200 Mbps internet, and contents insurance, with reported guide prices from around £328 per week. Prices vary by studio tier (Classic, Premium, Deluxe) and season, so confirm current rates at booking.
What room types does 79 Silver Street offer?
Fully furnished studios in Classic, Premium, and Deluxe tiers, plus one-bedroom apartments, sized from around 21 m² up to about 35 m². Each is self-contained with a double bed, storage, a smart TV, a desk, and a fitted kitchen area.
How far is 79 Silver Street from the University of Reading?
About a six-minute walk to the London Road Campus and around 17 minutes to the main Whiteknights campus. Reading railway station, with fast trains to London, is about 13 minutes by bus.
What amenities does 79 Silver Street have?
A fully equipped gym, a multi-use cinema/gaming/karaoke room, a complimentary coffee counter, a residents' lounge with a private-hire kitchen and dining room, study areas, an outdoor area, laundry, bike storage, up to 200 Mbps Wi-Fi, and a busy events program.
Is 79 Silver Street good for students?
Yes, it is a highly rated, premium building, especially for University of Reading London Road Campus students who want a high-spec studio close to lectures with an exceptional amenity set. As a premium studio building, it is priced accordingly.