Student Accommodation in Northampton

Northampton is a central transport hub in South Central England, just an hour's drive from major cities such as Birmingham, Oxford and Cambridge and 48 minutes by train from central London. Northampton is a culturally rich city, full of English romance, and is known as the Rose County, with the Queen's nobles' fiefdoms and estates on both banks of the River Nene running through the city. Northampton is also a modern, prosperous and quiet city of 200,000 people with a reputation for friendliness and safety. The city centre has large shopping centres, cinemas, parks, libraries and public leisure facilities. On the city's outskirts is the Silverstone Motor Racing Centre, which attracts thousands of motor racing fans worldwide to watch its annual races.

uhome.com offers the best accommodation options for Northampton students. Our student flats in Northampton are ideally located close to the city centre and schools, making it easy for students to commute. There are also early bird discounts for booking Northampton student accommodation in advance, group booking discounts and cashback.

• The Drapery

Northampton is located within an hour's walking circle of London, and the cost of living is only 55 per cent of London! However, the exact cost of living in Northampton depends on the student's lifestyle and family background; here are the basic costs of living in Northampton.

• Northampton accommodation: £692 - £800/month 
• Utilities (Gas, Electricity, Water): £50 - £60 (our Northampton rooms rent includes utility bills）
• Internet and Mobile Phone: £25 - £35/month
• Groceries: £120 - £200/month
• Transportation: £45 - £70/month
• Entertainment & Leisure: £50 - £100/month
• Health Insurance: £20 - £30/month
• Miscellaneous: £20 - £50/month

The University of Northampton (UoN), abbreviated as UoN, is a large-scale, first-class facility with high teaching standards and outstanding staff strength of British higher education institutions. It is the leading higher education institution in Northampton. The University of Northampton offers more than 200 programmes ranging from pre-university, undergraduate, master's and doctoral. With around 12,000 students enrolled, including over 4,700 international students from over 100 countries/regions, demand for Northampton student accommodation outstrips supply. The University of Northampton has achieved significant success in several world rankings, further solidifying its position as a top-tier institution.

• 1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2025
• 95 in Guardian UK University Rankings 2023
• Times World University Impact Ranking 101-200, 2023 The highest rating in the UK Government's Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), 'Gold', alongside the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

Northampton has an excellent public transport network, and students can travel to all parts of the city by train or bus. In addition, our student apartments in Northampton are close to bus and train stations, making it easy for students to commute.

• Train: Northampton Railway Station is in the city centre, and trains to London and Birmingham take just one hour, so change is unnecessary!
• Bus: Buses are one of the most important ways for students to get around Northam, and Stagecoach and Uno mainly operate them. The University of Northampton runs UNO buses in partnership with Northampton City Council, and students receive a discount.
• Walking: Northampton city centre is a small area, and students who live near the University of Northampton can walk to the city centre and the University.

Northampton is a small town with nearly a thousand years of history, a typical English traditional idyll, and a dense tourist attraction.

1. Althorp House
2. Delapré Abbey
3. Abington Park
4. Castle Ashby Gardens
5. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
6. Church of St Giles
7. Northampton Holy Sepulchre Church
8. Blisworth Mill
9. Royal & Derngate Theatre
10. Market Square

Yes, Northampton is a good place to live in. Located in the centre of England, Northampton is close to London and Birmingham, but the standard of living and spending in Northam is much lower than theirs, and life in the town is peaceful and comfortable. In addition, Northampton has numerous shopping malls and streets with a high density of restaurants and lifestyle and entertainment facilities for students' daily lives.

It's generally a good idea to start looking for student accommodation in Northampton in March or October. Starting your search for Northampton student accommodation six months in advance will allow you to take advantage of early bird discounts and find the most satisfying accommodation options!

When looking for suitable student accommodation in Northampton, there are some key factors to consider in addition to your preferences:

• Location
• Budget
• Northampton student accommodation types
• Amenities and facilities
• Security
• Lease Terms
• Deposit

The most common types of student accommodation in Northampton are studios, such as Standard Studio, Premier Studio, Enhanced Studio and One-bed Studio, where students will have their own bedrooms and kitchens, which is ideal for those who like to be alone.

The average rent for a student flat in Northampton is £190 per week, which is much cheaper than London student accommodation. However, Northamptonton has an oversupply of student accommodation due to the city's smaller size, so students are advised to book their Northampton student accommodation in advance.

The Drapery is the most popular student accommodation in Northampton. It is ideally located within a 12-minute walk to the University of Northampton and all the neighbourhood amenities. The Drapery- Student accommodation in Northampton are all studios, with a common area with an entrance retainment area, cinema room, cable TV, gym and more to make life easier for students.