Canterbury Hall, Preston
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About the Property
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.
Features
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.
Location and What's Hot?
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.
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, PureGym is 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.
Commute
Canterbury Hall Preston boasts excellent travel accessibility, ensuring convenience for residents and visitors alike. Situated within proximity to several bus stops, including Aqueduct Street (10-minute walk away), English Martyrs Pl (3-minute walk away), and Albert Road (10-minute walk), commuting within the city is a breeze. Manchester Airport is reachable by rail/road; Liverpool John Lennon Airport is farther away and typically requires a longer multi-leg journey. 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.
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Amenities
Shared Community And Utilities
Fitness And Recreation
Security
Property Services
Outdoor Features
Bills Included
Room Types (8)
Studio
Classic Plus Studio
All our studios feature a double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, flat screen TV, private kitchen and your very own bathroom and at 21m2 this is a great starter room.
Premium Plus Studio
Cleverly designed at 24m2 with an interesting shape and with most apartments having multiple windows, theres loads of light flooding in.
House Rules
Payment and Fees
Booking Deposit
Advance Rent: £150.00. Payable within: 7 days of reservation if booked before 1 August. 24 hours of reservation if booked on or after 1 August. Deducted from the student's first rental payment before the tenancy start date. Failure to pay within the required timeframe will result in the reservation being cancelled.
Security Deposit
£200.00. Payable before the tenancy start date. Protected in a Tenancy Deposit Scheme during the tenancy. Refundable at the end of the tenancy, less deductions for damages or outstanding charges. If rebooking for the following academic year, the deposit is automatically transferred to the new room.
Pay In Instalment
Full payment 4 instalment Note: Students may request an alternative payment plan if they have exceptional circumstances or wish to align their rent payments with their student finance schedule. Requests are reviewed by the property team on a case-by-case basis.
Mode Of Payment
Online payment
Guarantor Requirement
A guarantor is required when paying rent in instalments. The guarantor must: Be at least 21 years old. Have been a UK resident for at least one year. Be a homeowner or in full-time employment; or Be an approved guarantor service (e.g. Housing Hand). Overseas guarantors are not accepted. The property may request: Photo identification. Proof of UK address dated within the last 3 months. Students without an eligible UK guarantor must: Pay the full rent in one instalment at the start of the tenancy; or Use a third-party guarantor service recommended by the property.
Meet the Residents
Frequently Asked Questions
What communal spaces are there to enjoy?
Are overnight guests allowed to stay?
Can I swap/change my room?
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.
What if I have a disability or special requirements?
Can I have a dual occupancy tenancy?
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.
When is my booking secure?
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.
How do I book an arrival time?
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.
What should I bring with me to check-in and pickup my studio key?
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)
Can I check into my studio outside of management office hours (09:00 - 17:00)?
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.
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