Camden Accommodation
Committed to the capital in your first year? In Camden there are two halls which solely accommodate RVC students – College Grove (which is on site) and Mary Brancker House, which is a 20 minute walk away in Kentish Town. Both are self-catered, and all students have their own en-suite room.
Living in either facility is a fantastic way to meet new students who are all in the same situation as you (just try not to be the person setting the fire alarm off at 3.00am on a cold February morning while burning your toast!).
Due to increasing student numbers, additional accommodation is sourced with a third-party supplier. Details about this accommodation will be sent at the time of application. For those going into their 2nd year, unfortunately, it is not possible to remain in Camden accommodation but you can opt to apply for accommodation at our Hawkshead Campus. We offer a free shuttle service to the nearest train station (Potters Bar) and from there it’s just a 15 minute journey. Due to increasing student numbers, additional accommodation is sourced with a third-party supplier. Details about this accommodation will be sent at the time of application.
Further information
College Grove
Support staff
College Grove has 24 hour security, support from the Accommodation Team, three Student Resident Co-ordinators and an on-site Maintenance team.
Camden amenities
Apart from the added bonus of College Grove being on Campus, it is within easy walking distance of Camden High Street with good access to shops, supermarkets, banks and public transport.
Who is eligible to apply for accommodation?
We will endeavour to offer a place in Halls to all new students that apply. However, if the number of students applying for Halls is greater than the number of places available, preference is given to overseas residents and applicants with home addresses some distance from London.
Fees 2023/2024
The weekly rate is £203.00 (tariff reviewed on annual basis). This includes all utility bills i.e electricity and water. The only other separate charge is a deposit of £300.00. This is payable prior to taking up residency and refundable following a successful inspection. All tenancies are for a fixed term period of 48 weeks September – August.
How to apply
Late Spring, colleagues in Admissions Office will send out accommodation packs out to all prospective 1st year students. If you are successful in gaining a room a confirmation letter will be sent sometime during July. Upon receipt of A-level results, we will process your application and forward tenancy documents.
Contact details
Accommodation Office
The Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 7TA
Email : accommodation@rvc.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1707 66 6943 / +44 (0)1707 66 9358
Mary Brancker House
Support Staff
The building is monitored 24-7 by CCTV and every effort has been made to make the building as secure as possible. A maintenance team and a hospitality team are on-hand to help you, with additional support from the student resident coordinators.
Local area
Mary Brancker House is located in the cosmopolitan area of Kentish Town within 20 minutes walking distance of the College. Central London and the West End are easily accessible and the trendy bars and live music venues of Camden are within walking distance. For everyday essentials, there is a Tesco, Somerfields and Iceland on Kentish Town High Street along with numerous banks and other amenities. Camden Market is also only a stone’s throw away offering a fantastic selection of global cuisine.
Fees 2023/2024
The weekly rate is £262.85 (tariff reviewed on an annual basis). This is inclusive of utility bills, contents insurance (please see Unite Students website for details) and use of secure bike storage. All tenancies are for a fixed 50 week period (September to September). Internet connection is available in all rooms, this is free of charge. Refundable deposit of £250.00 will be charged.
Directions from Mary Brancker House to the RVC?
Turn right out of Holmes Road and walk straight down Kentish Town Road. Follow road until it veers off to the left down through Royal College Street (see map). Alternatively take the 134 or 214 bus from Kentish Town Road, however, journey time approximately 25 minutes depending on traffic and time waiting for the bus.
How to apply
Late Spring, colleagues in Admissions Office will send out accommodation packs out to all prospective 1st year students. If you are successful in gaining a room a confirmation letter will be sent sometime during July. Upon receipt of A-level results, Unite Students will make contact, by telephone, and will process your application and forward tenancy documents. You will be asked to pay deposit and first instalment at this time.
Contact details
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7485 7687
You can also visit our main website, where you can find out lots more information and view other properties owned by Unite Students at www.unitestudents.com/london
Intercollegiate Halls
Tenancy
40 weeks (Sept 2023 - June 2024)
RVC Allocation (2023/2024)
Garden Halls
Fees (2023/2024)
£269.64 - £287.63 per week. Tariff reviewed on annual basis. Refundable deposit
How to apply
Late Spring, colleagues in Admissions Office will send out accommodation packs out to all prospective 1st year students. If you are successful in gaining a room a confirmation letter will be sent sometime during July. Upon receipt of A-level results, University of London Housing Services (ULHS) will make contact and forward tenancy documents etc.
More Information
Read more about www.london.ac.uk/halls
Private accommodation
If living in halls doesn’t appeal to you, privately rented accommodation can be found all over London. However, there are pros and cons to this arrangement. You will be able to live by your own rules (although preferably within the landlord’s!) but things can be tricky if you have problems with a challenging landlord, or other tenants. It’s up to you of course, but most students usually consider living in private accommodation after their first year, once they’ve got a feel for the place and know who they want to live with.
Seriously considering ‘going private’?
University of London Housing Services (ULHS) maintains a landlord registration scheme, operates a contact list for students offering or wanting accommodation, and assists with tenancy agreement, deposit and rent queries. It supplies a Tenancy Agreement Pack for most self-contained accommodation, a Licence Pack for accommodation with a resident landlord, and lists of registered accommodation agencies, hostels and inexpensive hotels.
University of London Housing Services,
University of London Union, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HY
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7862 8880
Email: housing@lon.ac.uk
www.housing.london.ac.uk