Top 7 Student-Friendly London Neighborhoods (And Why They're Awesome)

One of the most exciting — and often bewildering — aspects of planning life as a student in London is choosing where to live. 

With some of the globe's finest university institutions like UCL, King's College London, Imperial College London, and LSE taking over London, there's a part of living London in every neighborhood. 

We discovered at Acolyte Living are location, price, transport, and surroundings matter so much to the process of choosing your new place. 

Continue reading for our ultimate guide to London's Top 7 areas for students — and why you'd want them to be yours! 

1. King's Cross / Bloomsbury 

• Best for: Students of UCL, SOAS, University of London 

• Average Rent: £850–£1,200 per month (flat share) 

• Why Students Love It 

•  Just a short walk from UCL, SOAS, and Birkbeck. 

• A brilliant spot close to King's Cross and St. Pancras International stations. 

• Trendy cafes, libraries, green spaces, and hip areas like the British Library. 

• Top Tip: Shop and eat at Coal Drops Yard at weekends! 

2.️ Holborn 

• Ideal for: LSE and King's College London students 

• Average Rent: £900–£1,300 per month 

• Why Students Love It: 

• Close to both LSE as well as KCL's Strand Campus. 

• Central but without the claustrophobic tourist vibe. 

• Closest to Covent Garden, museums, and student budget food in plenty. 

• Top Tip: Lincoln's Inn Fields is a peaceful green haven in the heart of London. 

3. South Kensington   

• Best for: Imperial College London students 

• Average Rent: £1,100–£1,500 pm 

• Why Students Like It: 

• It has Imperial College and some of London's best museums (V&A, Natural History Museum). 

• Beautiful architecture and secure setting. 

• Hyde Park nearby for study breaks and jogging. 

• Top Tip: Visit Exhibition Road for great cafes and science pop-ups! 

4. Camden Town 

• Best for: UCL, University of London students 

• Average Rent: £800–£1,100/month 

• Why Students Love It: 

• Alternative, quirky, and creative. 

• Camden Market, music scene, and riverside walks famous. 

• Closest bus or cycle from Central London universities. 

• Top Tip: Eat in Camden Lock international food market and munch on value-for-money food. 

5.Stratford 

• Best for: University of East London students, Loughborough London students, or cost-saving students in East London accommodation. 

• Average Rent: £700-£950 a month 

• Why Students Like It: 

• Great transport connections through Stratford Station and convenient travel links across London. 

• Features Westfield Stratford City – Europe's biggest shopping centre. 

• Sports and leisure facilities within Olympic Park. 

• Top Tip: Stratford student accommodation is newer for the same money as Central London. 

6.Battersea 

• Best suited for: Students of Imperial West and Chelsea College of Arts, and South London uni students 

• Average Rent: £800–£1,200 pm 

• Why Students Prefer It: 

• Riverfront with convenient Tube access to Central London via Battersea Power Station Tube (Northern Line extension). 

• Celebrity new hangouts around redevelopment of Battersea Power Station. 

• Battersea Park — London's most beautiful green area. 

• Top Tip: Keep an eye out for student deals in new cafes and shops in Battersea! 

7.Shoreditch 

• Best for: City University London, London Metropolitan University students 

• Average Price: £850–£1,300 a month 

• Why Students Love It: 

• Street art-adorned, lively, and packed with galleries, street food, and live music. 

• Simple connections via Liverpool Street Station. 

• A start-up tech centre — ideal for business- and tech-focused students. 

• Top Tip: Visit weekend markets such as Spitalfields and Brick Lane to find vintage treasures and bargain grub! 

 Last Thoughts: Choose Your London Neighborhood Wisely 

Where you live isn't rent — it's lifestyle, university commute, and the people you'll be sharing your flat with. 

You'd like to wake up to Bloomsbury intellectual haven, riverside Battersea, or Shoreditch city glow, wouldn't you? We can assist you in matching with your perfect student home here at Acolyte Living. 

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