DurhamStudent Accommodation In

You can book your student accommodation in Durham for the next academic year from the first week in November. Durham is a popular city for students, and accommodation does sell out. The sooner you get your application in the better. Book now to lock in prices and avoid any unexpected rises in costs.

If you’re applying for university through clearing, there may still be rooms available if other students don’t get their desired grades or drop out. If there aren’t any rooms at that time, you can join our waiting list. And, if you don’t get your place, you can cancel for free with our No Place, No Pay policy. (Applicable to first year students only).

Despite regularly fluctuating prices, generally student accommodation in Durham ranges from budget lettings further away from the city centre to more high-end offerings that are a stone’s throw from the universities and places to unwind. So, keep your eyes peeled for a price that suits you.

Safety and security are of utmost importance at Unite Students. CCTV keeps an eye on all our properties and the only entry to them is with our key cards. You can trust us to be here for you, whenever you hit a snag with your housing. Our call centre is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year and you can also get support on the Unite Students app.

Although Durham is a compact city, there are still popular student areas. Around the city centre or in the areas of Claypath, Neville’s Cross, The Viaduct and The Bailey have lots to offer students. Our Houghall Court property is located next to Durham University Fitness Centre, making it ideal for students using these facilities regularly.

Yes, you can book in a tour of the available rooms so you can be sure of your choice. If you can’t make it in person, you can always use the 360-view interactive video tour available on the accommodation pages for remote viewing.

Although uni housing can be convenient, you don’t have to stay in Durham student halls. The university’s colleges offer their own halls of residence close to the campus, but there are also independent Durham student flats and privately run halls with Unite Students, as well as group housing. It’s up to you to choose as private housing and private halls can often give you more accessibility to the city.

At Unite Students accommodation in Durham, we provide all the essential furniture in your room. You’ll get a comfy bed, desk, chair and storage. In your shared or studio kitchen, you’ll find all the essential appliances like an oven and hob, microwave, kettle and toaster. But you’ll need to bring any individual items yourself – like cooking pans, crockery and bedding. You can find a full list of what’s included and what you need to bring on our website. Our Uni Essentials Shop offers bundles to help you move in with everything you need.

Yes, Durham is excellent for student living. It’s home to Durham University and New Durham College, and houses around 22,000 students. There’s a lively combination of history, culture and nightlife in Durham, and with students making up around 50% of the population, you’ll find plenty of affordable options to make budgeting easy.

Although the north of England is generally more affordable to live than the south, Durham is one of the more expensive northern cities. In general, however, the cost of living in Durham is slightly lower than the national average. Durham students will find plenty of shops, bars and restaurants geared towards a student budget.

Durham has reliable public transport, including buses and trains, which are well-connected and affordable for students. The city is compact, so walking and cycling are also easy and popular. It’s easy to reach cities like Newcastle and London directly on the train – and Newcastle Airport is also within easy reach for international students.