University of Essex Accommodation

About the University of Essex 

1. University of Essex distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 12-17 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 45-50 minutes

2. The University of Essex has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £7,655/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Essex follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

4. The best month to book University of Essex accommodation on-campus after the university offer to study is accepted is July. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - July

• New postgraduate - December

• For returning students - March

University of Essex Student Accommodation Off-Campus Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Colchester. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £450/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Essex student housing options include Elmstead Place and Hythe Mills.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £750/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended University of Essex private lets include Stylish Apartment Colchester CO4.

Secure Private University of Essex Colchester Campus Accommodation Without a University Offer Letter

CRM Students accepts advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the University of Essex

1. Greenstead

Greenstead’s average rent is around £450/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Enso - Colchester and 27 Magdalen Street.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 20 minutes

2. Old Heath

Old Heath’s average rent is around £350/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Avon Way House and Elmstead Place.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 30 minutes

3. Wivenhoe

Wivenhoe’s average rent is around £400/month. It’s a 45-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Hythe Mills and Enso - Colchester.

• Bus - 20-25 minutes

• Taxi -15 minutes

• Walking - 45 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.