Royal Heights is a private build-to-rent apartment building at 59 Queens Road, Reading RG1 4FN, operated under the Gravity co-living brand. Unlike the purpose-built halls covered elsewhere on this site, Royal Heights is a residential scheme of over 50 flats let to both students and working professionals rather than a dedicated, student-only hall, which makes it a genuinely different kind of option worth understanding before you consider it. This guide covers what Royal Heights actually offers, the location, what's included, the honest picture, and who it suits.
Royal Heights Reading at a glance:
| Item | Details |
| Address | 59 Queens Road, Reading RG1 4FN |
| Type | Private build-to-rent apartments (Gravity brand), open to students and professionals |
| Total units | Over 50 flats |
| Room types | Studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and penthouse flats |
| Distance to Reading Station | About 12 minutes |
| Guide rent | From around £1,525 per month; confirm exact current pricing directly, as figures vary by source |
| Bills | Rent typically includes utilities, communal area cleaning, Wi-Fi and community events; confirm exactly what's covered before signing |
The rooms and prices
Royal Heights offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and penthouse flats across a building of more than 50 units, giving residents a genuine choice of layout and privacy level rather than a single standardized room type. The building is marketed as a community-focused co-living scheme, with the monthly price typically bundling rent, bills, utilities, communal area cleaning, Wi-Fi, community events, and 24/7 support and security into one payment, though exact inclusions can vary and pricing across different listing sites is inconsistent, so it's worth confirming directly with the building's own booking team exactly what your quote covers. One-bedroom flats include a separate bedroom, living area, kitchen, and bathroom, while two-bedroom flats add a second bedroom, useful if you're sharing with a flatmate or partner.
Location and getting around
Royal Heights sits on Queens Road, around 12 minutes from Reading Station, with numerous bars, restaurants, cafes, and shops on the doorstep. Because the building attracts a mix of students and working professionals commuting into London, it has a different atmosphere to a typical purpose-built student hall, with residents describing it as a place to meet like-minded people and make lasting connections rather than a purely undergraduate social scene. My tip: if you're a postgraduate or a student who wants a genuinely mixed community rather than an all-student building, Royal Heights is worth a look, but go in with the expectation of a residential apartment building rather than a hall with dedicated student support staff.
Amenities
- Laundry room
- CCTV
- Communal lounge area
- Community events programme
- 24/7 support and security (as advertised by the operator)
The honest picture
Royal Heights' genuine strength is a flexible mix of studio through to penthouse flats in a well-connected part of Reading, with a community events program and a resident base that includes working professionals as well as students. The honest counterpoint: Because this is a private build-to-rent scheme rather than a dedicated student hall, it doesn't come with the same student-specific support, contract flexibility, or academic-year-aligned tenancy structure that purpose-built student accommodation typically offers, and pricing information across listing sites is notably inconsistent, so confirm the exact rent, contract length, and inclusions directly with Royal Heights before committing. As always, treat third-party listings as a starting point rather than the final word on price.
Who Royal Heights Reading suits:
Strong fit: postgraduates or students who want a genuinely mixed residential community rather than an all-student building; those who value flexible flat sizes from studio through to two-bedroom or penthouse; students who prioritize being well-connected to Reading Station over a campus-adjacent postcode.
Weaker fit: first-year undergraduates who want a dedicated student support team and an academic-year tenancy structure; students who want the simplicity of a single, clearly priced room type rather than a wider apartment ladder.
For dedicated student halls with academic-year contracts, browse student accommodation in Reading and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
FAQs
Where is Royal Heights in Reading?
Royal Heights is at 59 Queens Road, Reading RG1 4FN, about 12 minutes from Reading Station.
Is Royal Heights a dedicated student hall?
No, Royal Heights is a private build-to-rent apartment building open to both students and working professionals, rather than a purpose-built, student-only scheme.
What room types does Royal Heights offer?
Studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and penthouse flats.
How much does Royal Heights cost?
Guide rent starts from around £1,525 per month, though pricing varies across sources, so confirm the exact current rate directly with the building.
What's included at Royal Heights?
Rent typically bundles utilities, communal cleaning, Wi-Fi, and community events, but confirm the exact inclusions before signing.
Is Royal Heights good for students?
It suits students who want a mixed residential community with flexible flat sizes over a dedicated, student-only hall with academic-year contracts.
