About Lancaster
According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), Lancaster is very popular amongst students. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Lancaster:
Undergraduate: 18%
Postgraduate: 35%
The proportion of international students in Lancaster has been increasing steadily over the past few years due to a number of factors, including the growing reputation of Lancaster's universities, the increasing globalization of higher education, and diverse program offering.
Popular Student Accommodation Areas in Lancaster
Popular Lancaster areas amongst university students are Bowerham, Moorlands, and Primrose. There are a few things to keep in mind while searching for a perfect student area to stay in, including transportation, cost, and amenities.
1. Students living in Bowerham will be near the University of Cumbria- Lancaster Campus and purpose accommodation would cost around £150-£250/week.
Travel Time from Bowerham to the city Centre by different modes of transportation:
Car- 10-15 minutes
Bus - 15-20 minutes
Cycling - 10 minutes
Walking - 20 minutes
2. Students living in Moorlands would pay approximately £150-£350/week.
Nearby universities include Lancaster University, University of Cumbria - Lancaster Campus, Edge Hill University - Ormskirk Campus, and University of Central Lancashire - Preston Campus.
Travel Time from Moorlands to the City Centre by different modes of transportation:
Car - 10-15 minutes
Bus - 20- 25 minutes
Cycling - 15 minutes
Walking - 30 minutes
3. Students living in Primrose PBSAs would pay around £175-£275/week. This area includes Lancaster University, Edge Hill University - Ormskirk Campus, University of Central Lancashire - Preston Campus, and University of Cumbria - Lancaster Campus.
Travel Time from Primrose to the city centre by different modes of transportation:
Car - 10-15 minutes
Bus - 15-20 minutes
Cycling - 10-15 minutes
Walking - 25 minutes
Best Student Accommodation in Lancaster
Lancaster has a vast choice of student room options, and students can explore different areas in Lancaster in proximity to their colleges and budgets.
Popular student housing in Lancaster which provide almost every room type are Caton Court, Marton Street, Gillwos, Penny Street, Bailrigg Student Living, and Damside.
Discover Student Room Types in Lancaster (Approx. £300 - £1,500/ month)
The purpose-built student accommodation in Lancaster typically includes a variety of amenities included in bills; it varies according to the provider's terms & conditions. But broadly, we suggest a student should consider budget, needs, and preferences while making decisions.
Here we have categorized the room types given below on the preference and budget to help you in decision-making.
Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Lancaster:
These cost around £400 - £700 per month on average and are recommended for students who are comfortable sharing space. Typically, such properties are houses or apartments.
Shared room
Amenities: Self-contained apartment with multiple bedrooms, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Bowerham, avg. Rent: £600 - £1000/ month
Moorlands, avg. Rent: £600 - £1000 / month
Primrose avg. Rent: £700 - £1000 / month
Triple/ Quadruple rooms
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Bowerham avg. Rent: Triple: £500 - £800/ month
Quadruple: £450 - £750/ month
Moorlands avg. Rent: Triple: £500 - £800/ month
Primrose avg. Rent: Triple: £550 - £900/ month
Quadruple: £500 - £800 / month
Entire place
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Bowerham avg. Rent: £1500 - £3000/ month
Moorlands avg. Rent: £1500 - £3000/ month
Primrose avg. Rent: £1750 - £3500/ month
Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Lancaster with privacy: These rooms cost around £400- £800 per month.
Student Single Room
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen:
Bowerham avg. Rent: £550 / month
Moorlands avg. Rent: £550 / month
Primrose avg. Rent: £600 / month
One of our recommended student single rooms is Caton Court
Student Shared Flats
Amenities: Private Bedroom in a shared house or flat, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Bowerham: £350 - £450/ month
Moorlands: £350 - £450 / month
Primrose: £400 - £500/ month
Student Twin Rooms
Amenities: One room with 2 single beds, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Bowerham avg. Rent: £300 - £400 /month
Moorlands avg. Rent: £300 - £400/month
Primrose avg. Rent: £350 - £450 /month
One of our recommended student twin rooms is Caton Court
Student Double Room
Amenities: One bedroom with double bed, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Bowerham avg. Rent: £350 - £450 /month
Moorlands avg. Rent: £350 - £450/month
Primrose avg. Rent: £400 - £500 /month
Room Type 3: Lancaster student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and near the city Centre cost around £600- £900 per month.
Lancaster Student Flats
Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen
Bowerham avg. Rent: £450-£550/ month
Moorlands avg. Rent: £500-£600 /month
Primrose avg. Rent: £550-£650 /month
Student En-Suite Rooms
Amenities: Single bedroom, Private bathroom, shared kitchen
Bowerham avg. Rent: £450 - £650/ month
Moorlands avg. Rent: £450 - £650 /month
Primrose avg. Rent: £500 - £700 /month
Browse through students' en-suits in Lancaster, such as Caton Court, Marton Street, Gillwos, Penny Street, and Bailrigg Student Living.
Lancaster Student studios
Amenities: private bedroom, Private bathroom, private kitchen
Bowerham avg. Rent: £550 - £750 / month
Moorlands avg. Rent: £550 - £750 /month
Primrose avg. Rent: £600 - £800 /month
Popular student studios are Caton Court, Marton Street, Gillwos, Penny Stree, and Damside.
Room Type 4: Amenities over budget
Student Penthouse in Lancaster costs around £1000- £1500 per month.
These are suitable for students who prefer to have private bedrooms, a private balcony, a terrace, privacy, spacious rooms, and a top floor more over budget.
Cost of Living in Lancaster for Students (Approx. £365 - £760)
It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall expenses, apart from your Lancaster student accommodation rent, there are other expenses which can not be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Lancaster as a student:
Food: £150-£250/month on average.
We suggest buying groceries that cost around £80/month and cooking your own meal.
Shop from grocery stores such as Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons, Co-op and Sainsbury’s Supermarket. They have some specific days for students' discounts.
Transportation: £20-£60/month on average
Get an Unrider pass, Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) Pass, Young Persons Coachcard, and Stagecoach Megaride to get some discounts and unlimited trips on buses, trains, etc.
Rent electric bikes for £25 to £50 per day from private companies for weekend commutes.
University bike schemes: such as Lancaster University.
Buy a new bike for £200, which is easily available for students. Which is equal to one month's rent will benefit you for the entire year.
Kitchen Essentials: Market worth around £50-£200.
Only a few providers provide bedding packs to their tenants included in bills or as an offer. Otherwise, after move-in, students have to buy on their own.
Former students generally leave their kitchen essentials on the property while leaving the city due to Airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friends circle and reuse the stuff.
Bedding Essentials: Market worth around £50-£100.
Only a few providers provide bedding packs to their tenants included in bills or as an offer. Otherwise, after move-in, students have to buy on their own.
Former students generally leave their bedding essentials on the property while leaving the city due to Airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friends circle and reuse the stuff.
Bathroom Essentials: Market worth around £50-£100.
While booking a student room, the focus remains on whether it has shared or private bathrooms, but forget about bathroom essentials. Student can check online where some websites provide at discounted prices from market prices.
Cleaning Essentials: Market worth around £20-£50
