Canterbury Hall located at Garstang Rd, Preston, PR1 1AL provides best student accommodation in United Kingdom. Canterbury Hall student accommodation in Preston offers a wide range of studio apartments. ONCAMPUS UCLan campus is a 12-minute walk, and the University of Central Lancashire is an 8-minute walk from the Canterbury Hall Apartments. You can pursue many types of degrees in the UK at these prestigious institutions.
Preston is a student-friendly city in Lancashire, Northeast England. Over 14,583 international students choose safe neighbourhoods like Fulwood and Ribbleton for their student accommodation in Preston. While living here, you can tap into the growing job market. Student life is great, with an employment rate of 80.4%. The city offers 1.05 jobs per working-age person. Major industries seek skilled graduates to work with them. Here, you can study at some of the oldest universities in the UK leading to a glorious career in the fields of healthcare, social services, engineering, and more.
Canterbury Hall student accommodation is an affordable housing option in Preston. The cost of living in Preston is less than in major cities like London and Manchester. You can plan to keep a budget of around £650 to £1,150 per month, including the cost of a Preston student accommodation. This includes your rent and everything else a student might need. The healthcare index score of 75.96 indicates good medical facilities in the city with skilled professionals. At the Canterbury Hall student accommodation Preston, you will get to live in a clean and less polluted environment with good weather. The climate score of 90.03 is an indicator of this.
Canterbury Hall Preston offers a diverse range of comfortable living options, including Classic Plus Studio, Ultimate+, Superior Plus Studio, Ultimate Studio, and many more to suit the varied needs of residents. At Canterbury Hall Preston, students can indulge in a range of thoughtfully provided room amenities to enhance their living experience. Each room is equipped with a comfortable bed, a practical desk and chair for study sessions, ample wardrobe space for personal belongings, and additional storage solutions to keep the space organised.
Life in the Canterbury Hall student accommodation Preston is further enriched by numerous common amenities. The welcoming reception and atrium area set the tone for a community vibe, while the coffee/tea making facility ensures that a warm drink is never far away. Socialising is effortless in the homely living room; it's perfect for relaxation, with comfy sofas and a large TV screen for entertainment. Aspiring chefs will appreciate the full kitchen and dining area, ideal for cooking and sharing meals. Those seeking an active lifestyle will value the fully-equipped gym, and the garden courtyard provides a tranquil outdoor escape. The private study room and quiet rooftop terrace offer serene spaces for focused work or contemplation. For recreation, residents can partake in friendly competition at the pool table.
Practical needs are met with cycle storage, parcel service, onsite laundry room, and the reassurance of safety is provided by CCTV and security key fob access. The concierge desk and the on-call maintenance team are on hand to ensure that residents' needs and concerns are addressed promptly. Best of all the rent here includes utilities like high-speed broadband, electricity, contents insurance, and water. All these perks are the reasons why Canterbury Hall reviews are always soaring high.
Many sought-after academic institutions, convenience stores, and a variety of social spaces are located in the vicinity of Canterbury Hall Preston. You can pursue some of the best courses at Preston College and Runshaw College near the property.
You can fill up your pantry from Tesco Express and Hang Seng Oriental Supermarket as the place is near the city centre. For medicines and other medical supplies, you can visit Ayp Healthcare Warehouse and Ashton Pharmacy. When it comes to restaurants and eateries around Canterbury Hall Preston, there is a wide range of options to consider, which offer delicious food at reasonable prices. Some of the best options include Chesters, The Moorbrook, and Princess Alice. There are plenty of shops near this accommodation, including Wickes Preston and Emmaus Preston Megastore, where students can find whatever they need. Also, American Golf - Preston, AUC School of Medicine UK Track, and PureGym are also located nearby.
Canterbury Hall student accommodation Preston also has several tourist spots and attractions for students to explore during their time. The most popular tourist attractions in Preston include Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library, Ribble Steam Railway, Astley Hall, Brockholes, and Hoghton Tower. Thanks to all these different destinations and universities, Preston is one of the most preferred locations for students considering studying in the UK.
Canterbury Hall Preston boasts excellent travel accessibility, ensuring convenience for residents and visitors alike. Situated within proximity to several bus stops, including Aqueduct Street, English Martyrs Pl, and Albert Road (10-minute walk), commuting within the city is a breeze. Additionally, for those travelling further afield, both Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport are easily accessible from Canterbury Hall, offering convenient options for air travel. Whether residents need to catch a flight or simply explore the city, the strategic location of Canterbury Hall ensures that transportation options are readily available.
1. Property requires you to pay £200 at the time of booking. 2. This will be offset against your first rental installment.
1. If you are paying your rent in instalments, you are required to provide a UK-based guarantor to secure and complete your booking. The following criteria must be met in full for a UK guarantor to be accepted: Be at least 21 years old Be a resident in the UK for a minimum of one year Be a homeowner, or in full-time employment Be a Guarantor Service, such as Housing Hand, etc. 2. If you do not have a UK guarantor, you must pay your rent in one instalment at the start of your tenancy agreement. 3. Alternatively, they can also recommend a third-party company that can source a UK guarantor on your behalf.
You must pay a £200 security deposit close to the start date of your tenancy agreement.
Online Payment
1. Payment in full 2. Payment in 4 instalments (UK based guarantor is required) Please note: 1. Rent due date is 11th August. Rent instalment needs to be paid within next 10 days or contact made to site to discuss payment options. 2. For short stays, the number of instalments will vary accordingly.
Prior to signing your tenancy agreement, it may be possible to change the room you have selected, if a different room is available.
After you have signed your tenancy agreement, if you wish to change room and a room is available, it may be possible, however as you are making changes to your signed tenancy agreement, it would fall under the cancellation policy/tenancy transfer. Please note there will also be an admin and cleaning fee associated with the room move.
Please speak to a member of your site team and they will always be willing to try and help.
A dual occupancy is one tenancy for two people, living in one studio. This means that two occupants are sharing one studio and splitting the cost of the rent.
This is an option on the majority of their studios – look out for the dual occupancy logo. From September 2023, there is an additional charge for a room with dual occupants; this is to cover the cost of the increased services used within the building during your stay.
Once you have signed the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement your booking is secure with Management.
Please note: If you are paying by instalments and require a guarantor, they must also sign the Guarantor Agreement to secure and complete the booking before it is secure.
So they can prepare for your arrival and help you move in to your new studio as soon as possible, it’s important that you let them know your desired date and time of arrival.
This can be done via your portal two weeks before your tenancy begins with them. There will also be a link in your arrival email which you will receive closer to the time of your tenancy begin date.
ARRIVING DURING CHECK IN WEEKEND 0900-1700 Saturday of Check In
When you arrive please make your way to the reception and a member of their team will check you in.
ARRIVING AFTER CHECK IN WEEKEND – DURING OFFICE HOURS 0900-1700 Monday to Friday
When you arrive please dial 0 on the front door key pad and this will ring through to the reception/office mobile. A member of their team will assist you and check you in.
ARRIVING AFTER CHECK IN WEEKEND AND OUTSIDE OF OFICE HOURS 1700-0900 Monday to Friday and all day Saturday – Sunday
When you arrive please dial 0 on the front door key pad, this will ring through to Security/Student Warden who is on duty. They will come down and meet you, check you in and hand over keys.
On the next working day, please make your way to their reception to meet with the site team so that they can provide you with a fire drill update and provide further information on the building etc.
Provided you have completed all of the steps outlined in the ‘What do I need to do to prepare for moving in?’ tab above, all you need to bring with you to collect your new studio key is:
A copy of the first page of your tenancy agreement
Photo ID (e.g., a passport or driving license)
Yes, of course. they understand that you might need to check in at any time of the day – that’s why they have 24/7 service over the check-in period. However, it is essential that you notify them of your arrival if you plan to arrive outside of these hours. Please refer to the ‘How do I book and arrival time?’ tab above for further information.
PLEASE NOTE: The check-in process is slightly different for arrivals outside of management Hours 09:00-17:00, including weekends EXCEPT for check-in weekend.