University of Northampton

At the University of Northampton, we understand that choosing the perfect place to live while you study may have a significant impact on your university experience. Whether you prefer to live in our halls of residence or privately-owned housing, we have a variety of options to fit your needs. 

In the three university-owned Halls of Residence sites: on the Waterside campus, in the town centre (St. John's Halls), and Scholars Green Student Village, the university has over 2,250 beds.

Standard single and twin rooms, en-suite rooms, townhouse rooms, and studio apartments are all available at inexpensive, comfortable, and secure rates to suit all budgets and demands. All rooms are completely furnished and include network and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as access to hall facilities and lodging services, 24-hour security, and a dedicated support team.

For more information, visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ 

On-Campus Accommodation

Waterside Student Village

The on-campus Student Village has been designed with your studies and social life in mind; living on campus at Waterside is a great opportunity to live away from home for the first time, with all the support and facilities you may need right on your doorstep, including our 24-hour-access library, Student Information Desk (SID), and Students Union clubs and societies. Waterside campus is close to Northampton town centre, so you'll simply have to go a short distance to catch a train or a bus home.

Apartments with large, small, and accessible en-suite rooms, townhouse rooms, and studio flats, all with hall facilities and services, are available in Waterside Student Village. Some halls are namely Charles Bradlaugh Hall of Residence, Francis Crick Hall of Residence, Margaret Bondfield Hall of Residence, John Clare Hall.

All the Halls of Residence include the following:

• Free Wi-Fi internet access
• Heating, lighting, and water included in your rent
• Kitchen (with appliances incl. toasters, microwaves, etc) and living area
• Washing machines and dryers
• Recycling and waste collection
• Dedicated support team
• 24-hour security
• Room insurance included in your rent

For more information, visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/halls-of-residence/waterside-halls/ 

Town Centre Accommodation

St. John's Halls (NN1 1DH) is located in the centre of Northampton, among supermarkets, restaurants, and shopping.

For lectures and on-campus events, the town centre accommodation is only a five-minute walk through neighbouring Becket's Park, and you will still be assisted by our 24-hour Security and Residential Life professionals.

Flats with single en-suite rooms, as well as single and twin studio flats, are available at St. John's Halls, and all feature hall facilities and services.

St. John's House is right next door and offers standard single and twin rooms on a termly basis for students on short courses or postgraduate students who prefer a quieter setting.

All the Halls of Residence include the following:

• Kitchen (with appliances incl. toasters, microwaves, etc) and living area
• Heating, lighting, and water included in your rent
• Recycling and waste collection
• Washing machines and dryers
• Free Wi-Fi internet access
• Room insurance included in your rent
• Dedicated support team
• 24-hour security

For more information, visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/halls-of-residence/st-johns-halls/  

Off-Campus Accommodation

Scholars Green Student Village

Scholars Green Student Village (NN2 7AG) is located in the surrounding area of Kingsthorpe and is ideal for individuals looking for a calmer atmosphere or a lower budget.

The student community is located about 4.5 miles from Waterside and features a free Uno bus service that runs frequently to school, as well as a convenience store, post office, and hall facilities and services.

Single en-suites with common kitchens and twin en-suite 'bedsits' are available at Scholars Green Halls (Simon Senlis, Spencer Perceval, and William Carey), Simon Senlis also has single studio flats.

All the Halls of Residence include the following:

• Free Wi-Fi internet access
• Room insurance included in your rent
• Heating, water, and lighting included in your rent
• Kitchen facilities (incl. cooker, microwaves, etc) and living space
• Dedicated support team
• 24-hour security
• Washing machines and dryers
• Recycling and waste collection

For more information, visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/halls-of-residence/scholars-green-student-village/