Elmstead Place student accommodation is located at 48, Elmstead Rd, Colchester, CO4 3GD, United Kingdom. This student accommodation in Colchester offers modern ensuite and studio apartments for students near the top universities. The University of Essex is a 5-minute drive from here. Colchester Sixth Form College is an 11-minute drive away from the property.
Colchester is a student-friendly city in the county of Essex in the East of England. Around 7,700 students choose this city for their education. In the safety index, it scores 53.67 and Wivenhoe, Prettygate, Haven Road, and Magdalen Street are some of the safest and most affordable neighbourhoods for students in the city. With a climate index score of 86.41, you get to live in clean surroundings with good quality air and nice weather. The healthcare index score of 74.01 indicates that you will get the best medical facilities close to your student accommodation in Colchester.
Colchester is more affordable than other major cities in the United Kingdom, like London. It scores 63.41 in the cost of living index. A student can expect a monthly expenditure of around £1,300 to £1,600 per month. This includes rent and other necessities. With proper planning and conscious choices, you can make the best of your living. Choosing Elmstead Place is a wise decision for its budget-friendly aspect. With an employment rate of 75.5%, Colchester offers a healthy and competitive job market to fresh graduates. You can study nursing in the UK and work in one of the top sectors, like healthcare. Other major sectors include education, social work, retail and more.
Elmstead Place Colchester offers cosy apartments ranging from a Standard Townhouse Studio to a 7 Bed Townhouse Extra Large Premier Ensuite. Each room comes with its own set of amenities; you can choose one that meets your needs. For your comfortable living, the rooms have a double bed with shelving units like under-bed storage, headboard storage, a double wardrobe, and a drawer space.
Coat hooks, a USB charging point, stools, and a light switch are available for conventional uses at Elmstead Place. The bathrooms come with a shower, a WC, and a full-length mirror to provide a hygienic experience. The kitchens are equipped with modern appliances such as a 2-ring hob with extractor, microwave oven, and an integrated fridge with freezer compartment. These make your chores easy and quick. You can study at ease with a study desk, chair and a pinboard.
Elmstead Place Colchester student accommodation provides many common amenities to all the students living here. These include a variety of communal spaces, like an exclusive landscaped courtyard and a TV lounge. Up to 100 Mbps free Wi-Fi and broadband throughout the study spaces and building is available. The property is close to the University of Essex’s Colchester campus with an accessible entrance.
If you face any inconvenience at Elmstead Place, you can contact the on-site maintenance. You get free contents insurance for your rooms. Your practical needs can be met with on-site laundry facilities, secure bike storage, parcel service, postal services, and parcel lockers. The complex has secure access with a keycard access and is under 24/7 CCTV. However, pets are not allowed on the property. Your bills include water, electricity, wifi, and heating. These facilities make your living easy here.
Convenience stores, educational institutions, and a variety of social spaces are in the vicinity of Elmstead Place. You can pursue some of the most employable degrees in the UK at Colchester Institute and University Campus Suffolk. You can do your pantry shopping at Tesco Superstore and Starry Mart. Welpharm Pharmacy and Boots Pharmacy are nearby for buying necessary medication.
You can get tasty and wholesome sandwiches at Subway. Bambu Vietnamese offers a fine dining experience with traditional Vietnamese food. The Kitchen and Angela's Coffee Shop provide aromatic coffees with tasty quick bites. The Spinnaker and Sub Zero are students’ favourite hangout spaces for drinking and dancing. You can begin your weekend or spend time with your friends at these amazing social spots near Elmstead Place.
Colchester Castle Museum has vaults and interactive displays with exhibits on Roman Britain for your learning. Colchester Zoo is open for fun encounters with over 200 species in the themed habitats, like the African Savannah. Art lovers can visit the Firstsite Art Gallery, which has rotating exhibitions from UK and international artists. Castle Park and Beth Chatto Gardens provide a much-needed break from the bustling city life with their boating lakes, play area, and award-winning gardens. You can visit all these fascinating tourist attractions during your stay at Elmstead Place.
Colchester has new walking and cycling paths integrated into the Rapid Transit design. The bus routes connect the city centre to the nearby areas and suburbs. You can get on a bus from Knowledge Gateway and Mascot Square. The trains are operated by Greater Anglia and connect the neighbouring cities, like Liverpool and Ipswich. You can board a train for intercity travel from Hythe and Colchester Town. All these convenient modes of transportation are located near Elmstead Place.
You must pay £150 at the time of booking. Once the tenancy commences, the holding deposit converts into a security deposit.
The holding deposit converts into a refundable security deposit once the tenancy begins. The deposit is registered with: Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) (England & Wales) MyDeposits Scotland (Scotland) At the end of the tenancy: A final inspection will be conducted Deductions (if any) will be discussed The deposit will be refunded within 10 working days, provided: There are no outstanding arrears, and No damages to the room or communal areas
Flexible payment options are available: Full payment (1 instalment), or 4 instalments Payment details, including amounts and due dates, are provided in the booking confirmation email. Students opting for 4 instalments are required to have a qualified UK guarantor.
Accepted payment methods: Recurring Card Payment Direct Debit Bank Transfer Payments can be made via the resident portal. If you wish to change your payment method, you must contact the accommodation team. Cash and cheques are not accepted.
A guarantor is required only if you choose to pay in instalments. A guarantor must: Be 18 years or older Accept financial responsibility if the student fails to pay rent If you cannot provide a UK guarantor: A third-party service (Housing Hand) can act as your guarantor A guarantor is not required if you pay the full annual rent in advance.