Accommodation and commuting

North Greenwich has a vibrant student community and there are many places to live only a short journey away. See some of our favourites below.

Accommodation advice

Before browsing our recommended providers, here are some general accommodation tips from our team.

  • To be sure of your overall annual cost, pay close attention to both the weekly rent and the contract length which can vary, from 39 to 51 weeks.

  • If you need accommodation, we suggest applying as soon as possible (usually by April for September start) for the cheapest rates.

  • Undergraduate applicants can join our Discord server through the applicant portal - a great place to meet and set up flatmate groups.

  • See our term dates to work out when you should aim to move in.

  • For help and support, our students and offer holders can access University of London Housing Services for free.

  • If none of the below options work for you, you can try mystudenthalls.com, a student accommodation search engine.

Recommended Accommodation

All the below providers have been chosen by Escape Studios students in 2024/25.

Well Street Hall - Hackney

  • Run by a charitable association (Affordable Accommodation for Students), providing one of the most affordable student living options in London for first year undergraduates.

  • Applications for 2025/26 go live from 12:00pm, 16th April 2025.

  • 40 mins to campus on the Overground and Tube.

  • Single rooms from £183 per week.

McMillan Student Village - Greenwich

  • Based near the centre of Greenwich, with its famous market, museums and Greenwich Park a short walk away.

  • 25 mins to campus on the 188 bus to North Greenwich.

  • Ensuite rooms from £280 per week. 

Flinders House - North Greenwich

  • Flinders House offers private studios for a premium student living experience.

  • The closest accommodation option to Escape Studios, it's just a short 10-minute walk to campus.  

  • Private studios from £355 per week.

Grand Felda House - Wembley

  • Based in the recently developed Wembley Park area, Grand Felda House offers a free on-site gym and swimming membership to all residents.

  • 50 minutes to campus, direct on the Jubilee line

  • Rooms start from £246 per week.

Felda House - Wembley

  • Not far from Grand Felda House (and a bit closer to the Tube station), Felda House offers en-suite and studio rooms.

  • 50 minutes to campus, direct on the Jubilee Line.

  • Rooms start from £220 per week.  

Davies Court - Canary Wharf

  • Part of an accommodation/hostel charity, Davies Court offers short term living options to students and young people.

  • A great option for short course/international students looking for a short stay.

  • 25 mins to campus on the DLR and Jubilee Line.

  • Rooms start from £215 per week.

University of London Housing Services

The ULHS is your housing advisory service! You can get in touch or make an appointment for advice. The following help and more is freely available to our students and offer holders.

  • Help finding accommodation
    Browse a registered database of landlords, letting agents, private halls and other providers.

  • Join a Flatmate Finder Facebook group
    You can post ads for rooms or find other students to go flat hunting with.

  • Contract checking service
    Guidance and tenancy contract checks for unfair clauses which may cause problems.

  • Legal Advice
    Support for students who experience issues including deposit disputes and disrepair.

Visit University of London Housing Services

Commuting from home

Living with relatives/friends can be more affordable than accommodation. Most of our UK students choose to live with family for their first year. Our advice to commuters:

  • Invest in a 16-25 railcard
    Save 1/3 on (off-peak) rail and tube fares! Over-25s in full-time study can also get this railcard.

  • Get a Student Oyster card (if you travel a lot within London)
    A Student Oyster saves 30% on weekly, monthly or annual travelcards for tube/bus/trams.

  • Book your train tickets early
    Prices get higher closer to your travel date. Book early to help with costs.

  • Most undergraduate classes run from 9:30am-3:30pm
    To help you avoid travelling at the busiest peak times.

How to find our campus

Privately renting

Here are some sites you can use for help finding shared properties. Note: Escape Studios do not vet properties, landlords or flatmates. If you require assistance, you can get in touch with the University of London Housing Services listed above.

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