North London

Angel sits on the northern border of Islington and is a lively hub full of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. With excellent transport links via the Northern Line, you can reach Camden, Euston, or the City of London with ease. It’s a popular spot for students looking for a balance of convenience and social life.

Bloomsbury is home to world-renowned institutions like University College London (UCL) and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). The area has a mix of academic life, bookshops, and green spaces like Russell Square and Bedford Square, making it a vibrant yet relaxed place to study and live.

Islington is a residential but buzzing area known for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Students love its mix of characterful streets and attractions such as the Union Chapel, The Almeida Theatre, and the Business Design Centre. It’s also famously the home of Arsenal F.C. and offers easy access to North London universities.

King’s Cross is one of London’s best-connected locations, with both King’s Cross and St Pancras stations on your doorstep. The area is full of cultural highlights like the British Library, the Charles Dickens Museum, and the Canal Museum. With plenty of cafés, restaurants, and study spots, it’s a brilliant base for students.

Camden, also known as Camden Town, is famous for its alternative culture, live music venues, and street markets. It’s close to Kentish Town and just a short trip from Hampstead Heath, giving students a mix of nightlife and green space. With easy connections to universities, it’s one of the most popular areas for student accommodation in North London.

Kentish Town is a friendly neighbourhood close to both Camden and Hampstead. With great pubs, cafés, and a lively music scene, it’s a popular choice for students. The area also offers quick transport links into central London and nearby universities.

Finsbury Park is known for its large green space and excellent transport links. Close to Tottenham, it offers a slightly more affordable option for students while still being just a short ride into central London. The area has a real community feel, with plenty of shops and cafés.

Fitzrovia sits just north of Oxford Street and blends student life with London’s buzzing city centre. Home to UCL and other institutions, it’s filled with study spots, museums, and a great choice of cafés and bars. It’s also within walking distance of many central London landmarks.

Russell Square is a leafy and historic part of Bloomsbury. The square itself is surrounded by academic institutions, bookshops, and cultural attractions, making it a peaceful yet central location for students. With nearby Tube stations, it’s easy to get around from here.

Birkbeck University of London is located in Bloomsbury and was originally established back in 1823. It’s a well-respected university that tends to rank well and is known for its Birkbeck Institute for the humanities, science, research, history, psychology, computer science and physics.

City, University of London is located in the heart of the capital and was originally founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute. The modern university is known for the City Law School, the School of Community & Health Sciences and related fields.

Imperial College London was created by Prince Albert and merged the Royal College of Science, Royal School of Mines and City and Guilds College into one. The current college has a narrow focus on science, technology, medicine and business and is highly regarded across the world for those subjects.

King's College London is a long-established university with links to St Thomas’s Hospital in the centre of the city. It has five campuses: Strand, Guy’s, Waterloo, St Thomas’s and Denmark Hill. It is known for dentistry, oral and craniofacial sciences, life sciences, medicine, psychiatry and related fields.

London Metropolitan University, or London Met as it’s known, is a centrally located university with a great reputation. It includes the Guildhall School of Business and Law, School of Computing and Digital Media, School of Human Sciences, School of Social Professions, School of Social Sciences and the School of Art, Architecture and Design.

The London School of Economics is one of the most popular universities in London where all courses are massively oversubscribed. The university is well known for anthropology, criminology, social psychology, sociology and social policy, international relations and business-related courses.

London South Bank University is an award-winning university known for business, arts, science, engineering, health, social care and law. It has seven schools, including the School of Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Creative Industries, School of the Built Environment and Architecture, School of Business, School of Engineering, School of Health and Social Care and School of Law and Social Sciences.

Queen Mary University (QMUL) is an ancient establishment founded in 1785. It is based in east and central London with campuses across that area. The university is known for research, medicine, languages, English literature, dentistry, drama and materials technology.

The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is based in Bloomsbury, London, and is a world-leading institution for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The university is known for teaching Asian, African and Middle Eastern languages, Arabic & Islamic Studies, Oriental Studies, law and social sciences.

University College London is the second largest university in the UK after the Open University. It was also Britain’s first secular university. It is known mainly for medicine, geography, education and training, anatomy and physiology, architecture, archaeology, psychology and pharmacology.

The University of the Arts London is made up of several colleges in London and only became a university in 2003. It includes the Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.

The Chelsea College of Arts is part of the larger University of the Arts London (UAL) and is one of the leading colleges of its type in the world. It is dedicated to the arts and provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses, offering research degrees, short courses and the opportunity to study abroad.

The University of Westminster has four campuses: The Regent Campus, The Marylebone Campus, The Cavendish Campus and The Harrow Campus. With around 20,000 undergraduates and just under 5,000 postgraduates, it’s a fairly large university and you’ll be in great company!

North London offers the best of both worlds. You’ll find leafy parks, cosy pubs, and village-like neighbourhoods, but you’re never far from central London’s energy. Popular areas like Islington, Camden, and Holloway are student favourites, with easy access to universities, shops, and nightlife.

North London is home to a wide range of universities and colleges. Students here may be studying at University College London (UCL), London Metropolitan University, SOAS University of London, University of the Arts London campuses, and City, University of London. The area is also close to King’s Cross and Bloomsbury, where many more institutions are based. This makes finding student accommodation in North London a great choice if you want to be near world-class universities.

Yes. Like any big city, it’s important to stay aware of your surroundings, but North London is generally a safe and welcoming place for students. All of Sanctuary Students’ North London accommodation options come with on-site security, CCTV, secure entry systems, and 24-hour support to give you peace of mind.

Islington and Camden are particularly popular with students thanks to their vibrant food scenes, music venues, and quirky shops. King’s Cross and Holloway are also close to several universities, making them convenient places to live.

Living in London can be pricier than other UK cities, but North London offers a variety of options to suit different budgets. Sanctuary Students proudly provides competitively priced, affordable rooms that don’t compromise on comfort or safety.

Public transport in North London is excellent. The Underground, Overground, and bus routes connect you quickly to central London and beyond. Many universities are just a short journey away, and cycling is also popular thanks to good bike routes.

The cost of student accommodation in North London depends on the type of room you choose. Sanctuary Students offers a range of options to suit your budget and preferences, from standard and double rooms in shared flats to en-suite rooms and private studios. With all-inclusive rent (covering Wi-Fi, heating, electricity, water, contents insurance, and more), you won’t face any hidden costs, making budgeting even simpler.

We provide a variety of options, whether you’d like to share a flat with others or prefer your own space. Choose from standard, double, and en-suite rooms, or go for a private studio apartment. Our homes are a great alternative to university halls, offering a friendly community and excellent facilities.

Sanctuary Students has several well-located properties in and around North London. Options include Alliance House in Islington, Paul Robeson House and Dinwiddy House near King’s Cross, all close to major universities and transport links. Nearby choices also include Lilian Knowles House, Don Gratton House, and The Craft Building, giving you plenty of flexibility depending on where you’re studying.

With Sanctuary Students, everything you need is included in your rent. That means Wi-Fi, utilities (heating, electricity, water), contents insurance, on-site security, and maintenance – all rolled into one simple price. That means there are no unexpected bills to worry about, so you can focus on enjoying student life!

Rooms come with the essentials like a single or double bed, desk and chair for studying, wardrobe, and plenty of storage. Depending on your choice, you’ll have a shared or private bathroom. Our London student studios also feature their own kitchenette, while student houses and shared flats have communal kitchens and social spaces to relax with flatmates. You’ll also benefit from on-site laundry facilities, 24/7 security, ongoing maintenance support, and a jam‑packed calendar of fun social events designed to help you settle in and meet new friends.

Think about your budget, how close you want to be to your campus, and whether you’d like to share with others or live independently. Sanctuary Students’ properties give you the flexibility to find something that suits your lifestyle, whether that’s a sociable shared flat or a quieter studio.

Absolutely! Sanctuary Students is already home to hundreds of international students. Our secure and supportive accommodation provides a welcoming base in London, with all-inclusive bills and flexible payment options to help you settle in quickly.

When you’re considering where you want to live for your Master’s degree or PhD, it’s important to think about whether your needs have changed since those fresh-faced undergraduate days. Here at Sanctuary Students, we’re home to students of all ages at various stages of their studies.

Our uni accommodation in North London is a perfect option for postgraduate students. We allocate our postgrads rooms near fellow postgrad students, so you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people in the same position as you. We offer value for money and an easy setup (including all-inclusive bills and on-site cleaners), so you can focus on your studies. Plus, our high-speed Wi-Fi is ideal for helping you tackle that heavy workload!

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