iQ Kingston, Kingston upon Thames
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About the Property
IQ Kingston is a premium residence offering modern, fully furnished living spaces in the heart of the city. Located at 15 Wood Street, KT1 1TY, this centrally positioned property combines comfort, shared as well as private bedrooms, convenience, and contemporary design, making it a top choice for student accommodation Kingston Upon Thames. With excellent transport links, surroundings, and easy access to leading universities like Kingston School of Art, Knights Park, IQ Kingston Upon Thames delivers a dynamic and well-connected student lifestyle. The UK property has student rooms options like en-suites and studios designed comfortably for the students, making their budgeting for student accommodation in the UK affordable. Overall, iQ Kingston London is considered one of the best student accommodations that offers modern interiors, lively student life, extensive amenities, and an unbeatable city centre location.
Kingston upon Thames UK, is a top destination in Greater London for international students, offering a safe, welcoming environment and excellent academic opportunities. Kingston has a thriving cultural calendar that includes events like the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston Carnival. Over 20% of Kingston University’s student population is international, creating a diverse and globally connected campus culture. The university reports around 95% graduate employability, reflecting strong industry links and career support. Located just 30 minutes from central London, students enjoy access to world-class internships, facilities, stable cost of living, networking, and cultural experiences. The town offers a mix of traditional pubs, live music venues, and student-friendly spots. Kingston upon Thames combines quality education, global exposure, and an exceptional student lifestyle in one dynamic location. Thanks to modern student housing in the UK, hubs such as iQ Kingston upon Thames, the River Thames environs, and good public transport.
Features
Students searching for private student accommodation Kingston upon Thames will find a wide selection at iQ Kingston, like en-suite rooms and studios tailored to different budgets and preferences. Ensuite options include Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum En Suites, ranging from 12 sqm to 18 sqm. These rooms feature private bathrooms and shared kitchens, along with comfortable furnishings, including small double or double beds, study areas, wardrobes, bookshelves, under-bed storage, and modern appliances. The Platinum En Suite even includes a kitchenette, washer and dryer, and additional premium fittings, offering enhanced independence within shared living. iQ Kingston is known for its modern amenities and good staff.
For those who prefer complete privacy, studio apartments provide an ideal solution. Studio options range from Bronze Studio and Silver Studio to Gold Studio Plus, Platinum Studio Premium, and even Diamond Studio layouts spanning up to 28 sqm. Each studio includes a private bathroom and private kitchen, along with amenities such as a hob, combination microwave, fridge and freezer, sink, shower, study desk and chair, wardrobe, chest of drawers, and washer/dryer in selected categories. The iQ student accommodation in the UK also offers excellent communal features that enhance daily life. Residents benefit from bills included in rent, a free on-site gym, social spaces for networking and relaxation, and a prime city centre location. With great public transport links and 24/7 security, students feel safe and connected at all times.
Location and What's Hot?
Location is one of the strongest advantages of iQ Kingston. The property is just a 6-minute drive to Kingston University and Kingston School of Art, Knights Park, 11 minutes from Kingston Business School, 14 minutes from Kingston University International Study Centre, and approximately 12 minutes from St Mary’s University. This makes it ideal for students seeking student accommodation near Kingston University Penrhyn Road, and Knights Park, etc.
Daily essentials are right at your doorstep. Supermarkets such as Longdan Kingston Upon Thames and The Plantbase Store are just 1 minute away, while Waitrose & Partners, Marks & Spencer, and Sainsbury’s are within a 6-minute walk. Boots Pharmacy is only 3 to 4 minutes on foot, and Laurel Pharmacy is 11 minutes away. Dining options include Starbucks Coffee and Restaurant On 3, just 1 minute away, Fuego Kingston, 2 minutes away, Sushi Daily, 5 minutes away, and Amorino Gelato, 3 minutes away. This neighbourhood atmosphere makes student accommodation Kingston upon Thames UK, particularly attractive for international and domestic students alike. The River Thames is within walking distance of iQ Kingston, offering recreational opportunities. Richmond Hill Viewpoint is accessible at a driving distance of 13 minutes, and Strawberry Hill House & Garden is 11 minutes away by car.
Commute
Transport connectivity further enhances the appeal of student accommodation Kingston upon Thames. The property features a prime central location, just a 5-minute walk from Kingston Station. Hampton Wick is a 12-minute journey, and Norbiton, Surbiton, and Berrylands stations are within a short drive. The town is well-connected by public transport, with trains to London Waterloo taking about 25 minutes. Bus stops, including Eden Street stops E1, E2, and E3 (within 7 minutes' walk), provide convenient travel across London. These connections make commuting seamless for students living in private student accommodation Kingston upon Thames.
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Room Types (23)
Ensuite
Bronze En Suite
Their smallest rooms of 12 sq m in Kingston mean you don’t need to compromise. With a modern design, a small double bed, private bathroom, study area and excellent shared facilities, you can have it all. These rooms are newly refurbished.
Alongside your wood-floored, private room, you’ll also enjoy use of a spacious and stylish shared kitchen and living space — many of which have huge floor-to-ceiling windows. With a gym in the building too, you’ll be well equipped for a great student lifestyle.
Silver En Suite
Silver En Suite rooms give you extra with 14 sq m. All the other essentials are here, including a private bathroom. These rooms are newly refurbished.
Alongside your wood-floored, private room with its own kitchenette, you can also enjoy the building's facilities including a gym. You’ll be well equipped for a great student lifestyle.
Silver En Suite-2627
Their 14-16 sq room with a modern design, a small double bed, private bathroom, study area and excellent shared facilities, you can have it all.
Alongside your wood-floored, private room, you’ll also enjoy use of a spacious and stylish shared kitchen and living space — many of which have huge floor-to-ceiling windows. With a gym in the building too, you’ll be well equipped for a great student lifestyle.
Gold En Suite-2627
Their 14-16 sq room with a modern design, a small double bed, private bathroom, study area and excellent shared facilities, you can have it all.
Alongside your wood-floored, private room, you’ll also enjoy use of a spacious and stylish shared kitchen and living space — many of which have huge floor-to-ceiling windows. With a gym in the building too, you’ll be well equipped for a great student lifestyle.
Gold En Suite
With 18 sq m of space, these are their largest en suite rooms and have a ‘mini studio’ feel to them thanks to the mini-kitchenette and breakfast bar with stools. These rooms are newly refurbished.
You’ll also have a full-size double bed, private bathroom, lots of storage and study area with desk and chair. These rooms are finished to a high standard and with a gym on site, you’ll have everything you need.
Platinum En Suite
With 18 sq m of space, these are our largest en suite rooms and have a ‘mini studio’ feel to them thanks to the mini-kitchenette and breakfast bar with stools. These rooms are newly refurbished.
You’ll also have a full-size double bed, private bathroom, lots of storage and study area with desk and chair. These rooms are finished to a high standard and with a gym on site, you’ll have everything you need.
Studio
Silver Studio-2627
Offering a little extra space of 14-16 sq m and located on the lower two floors, these rooms have everything you need and are finished to a high standard with modern, stylish design.
With a small double bed, plenty of storage, private bathroom and fully fitted kitchenette, you’ve got all the essentials right in your room. With a gym on site too, you’ll have everything you need for a great lifestyle at uni.
Silver Studio Plus-2627
These rooms are located on the 5th, 6th and 7th floors giving you more peace and quiet and great views over the city. These rooms are finished to a high standard with modern, stylish design providing 14-16 sq m.
These rooms come with small double bed, plenty of storage, private bathroom and fully fitted kitchenette, giving you all the essentials right in your room. With a gym on site too, you’ll have everything you need for a great lifestyle at uni.
Gold Studio-2627
These great rooms pack in a lot into their sizeable 18 sq m of floor space, with a private bathroom, fully fitted kitchenette, sofa, dining table and chairs and study area.
With massive amounts of storage space, a small double bed and smart, modern design, these rooms make for a perfect student lifestyle. With building features including an onsite gym, you’ll be perfectly set up for uni life.
Platinum Studio
These top-end rooms range from 24-28 sq m, and situated on the top floor of the building they give fantastic views over the city from their expansive windows. Theyre perfect for a couple sharing or someone wanting more room for themselves, with private bathroom, larger wardrobes, fully fitted kitchen, double bed and separate living space.
House Rules
Meet the Residents
Payment and Fees
The tenant may choose to pay their rent in Full payment 4 instalment Note: The tenant requires a guarantor to pay their rent in instalments.
Debit card payments accepted. Credit card payments accepted. No surcharge for debit or credit card payments.
Required if paying in instalments. Guarantor must: Complete agreement. Submit required documentation within 7 days of booking or Booking Fee payment. Guarantor can be local or international If the guarantor fails to comply: The student must pay the full rent upfront.
For 2025/26 AY The student has to pay £100 to book this property. Must be paid at the time of booking (where applicable). Credited toward the first rent payment. Non-refundable in most cancellation scenarios unless specific conditions are met (e.g., visa refusal, no place no pay). Deadline: The Tenancy Agreement must be completed within 7 days of payment (or agreed period). For 2026/27 AY The student has to pay £300 to book this property. Must be paid at the time of booking (where applicable). Credited toward the first rent payment. Non-refundable in most cancellation scenarios unless specific conditions are met (e.g., visa refusal, no place no pay). Deadline: The Tenancy Agreement must be completed within 7 days of payment (or agreed period).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are sites secure?
Each site is covered by CCTV and has onsite security staff, with staff present 24 hours a day. There is also a digital entry system at each building. You should not allow people to ‘tailgate’ – that is, hold the door open for people behind you as you enter.
Can I book if I'm under 18?
Management does not accept parental responsibility for occupiers under the age of 18.
They require that all tenants living at one of their properties in England and Wales to be over the age of 17 during the academic year booked to live at management, and tenants living in their Scottish properties to be age 16 or over.
Exceptions to this rule are available in selected cases through prior arrangement. If in doubt, please contact your preferred management site and the team will be able to advise you.
Can I bring a tv?
If you want to bring a TV, check that your room has a TV point and don’t bring one larger than 21”. You can’t mount your TV on the wall, so make sure it’s free-standing. While all TVs provided by management in communal areas accessed by all residents are covered by a TV Licence, you will need to buy your own licence if you bring your own TV or if there is one already in your room or shared kitchen & living area. If you’re unsure, please check with your site team.
For details of licensing requirements regarding catch-up TV and online streaming, please refer to your resident handbook, ask your site team or contact TV Licensing.
Can I bring my bike?
Yes – most sites have a secure bike store that is free to use for all residents. You will need to register and tag your bike with the site team when you arrive.
Can I bring my car?
Some of the sites have limited parking, including in some cases disabled parking bays. However, as the locations are generally close to universities and local amenities, a car shouldn't really be necessary. If you do want to arrange parking, speak to the site team as soon as possible - any spaces available are likely to be reserved very quickly.
Can I bring pets?
Sadly, they do not allow pets at sites. However, they make an exception for residents who require the assistance of a trained and registered Service Dog or Assistance Dog.
Any requests for emotional support animals that are prescribed by a licensed mental health professional are assessed on a case by case basis.
Can I choose where my room is in the building?
Yes, you can specify where you would like your room to be – from those which are still available – at the time you book.
Can I choose who I live with in a shared flat?
The online booking system will show the gender of those who have already booked a room in your chosen flat, if this information is available.
If you want to make a group booking with people you already know, for more information you can be in touch with amber agent.
Can I make a group booking?
Yes. If you’d like to share with friends, you can find and select rooms in the same flat on the booking portal. Alternatively, please speak to a member of the amber team and they will be happy to help you.
Can I move in early?
Yes, they can often arrange this. Please contact our amber team to see if they have availability to see it is possible to book your room for an early move in.
Can I share my room with my partner?
They offer free dual occupancy across a limited number of their studios where both residents are students.
You'll see the dual occupancy symbol next to the room number if it is available when you select the room via the floorplan. They'll ask for your partner's details during the booking stages. Both you and your partner must sign their tenancy agreement and have student status for the duration of the booking.
If your partner is not a full time student as well then unfortunately they cannot live with them.
Can I smoke in my room?
No, accommodation is non-smoking. You may smoke outside in designated smoking areas. Please do not smoke anywhere near other residents’ windows, as the unwelcome smell of smoke can drift into their rooms.
Can I store my stuff with you over the holidays?
Yes, they can arrange temporary storage for possessions you don’t want to take home with you. Just ask your Reception team for details.
Do I have to be home by a certain time each night?
No, it’s up to you when you come in. If returning late at night, please respect your fellow residents and keep noise to a minimum between 11pm and 7am.
Do you have laundry facilities?
Yes, the vast majority of their sites have a laundry room where you can wash and dry your clothes. These are operated by an independent provider, Circuit Laundry or Miele. You will need to pay to use the machines via a top-up card or their mobile app.
Do you provide bedding?
No, so please bring your own sheets, duvet, pillows, towels etc when you move in – or you may prefer to buy them locally on arrival.
Does management permit the use of drugs at its accommodation?
No, drugs are not permitted and prohibited items will be confiscated. The tenancy agreement gives management the right to confiscate substances, including ‘legal highs’ without the consent of the resident.
How do I get my post / mail?
Your post will be delivered to a lockable post box for your flat. Larger items or those that require a signature on delivery will be retained by Reception. You will be notified if Reception receive an item for you, and you should collect it as soon as possible.
How do I qualify to live at management?
To qualify as a resident for management you must confirm that you are a student at a higher education establishment in the UK.
How will I get to know people at management?
Their sites are home to an international community of students, often studying at a variety of different institutions, and it’s this diversity which can make living with them such a rewarding experience.
They organise regular social events where you can get to know your fellow residents. You will find posters on site telling you what’s coming up soon – or just ask at Reception.
In the event of a fire, how can I trust that my accommodation is safe?
The safety and security of their residents is their number one priority. All of their sites are fully compliant with current safety standards. Their accommodation has fire alarm systems in place as well as fire prevention equipment, and they carry out regular testing and evacuation drills. Their buildings are also regularly audited by external, independent consultants.
Management has a full-time, highly qualified, Health and Safety team who visit sites regularly. They also use accredited national providers to service and maintain life safety systems. Additionally, all sites have staff present 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
They are continually reviewing their programme of security, fire and safety standards. If you would like further information about their ongoing fire safety programme please read their fire safety update.
Is food and drink available on site?
Their sites don’t have restaurants or cafeterias, but most sites provide vending machines where you can buy chocolate, crisps, drinks, ice cream and other snacks.
Is there internet access on site?
Yes, all their sites are equipped with WiFi, accessible throughout the building at no extra charge. This service is provided by their internet partners, ASK4. If you have any issues with connecting, you can find their contact details in the welcome pack you will receive on arrival.
What can’t I bring?
Your resident handbook contains a list of prohibited items. This includes many items prohibited for fire safety reasons, such as candles, oil burners, gas appliances and fan heaters. Please see the full list below. If you need further guidance on whether an item is permitted or not, please ask your site team before you move in.
No weapons or drugs (including ‘legal highs’) are permitted under any circumstances.
They don’t allow: Candles, fireworks, Chinese lanterns, incense, incense burners, kerosene, petrol, LPG gas and LPG gas appliances, compressed gas and compressed gas appliances, rice cookers (unless CE marked), shisha pipes, gas burners, oil burners, tea lamps, halogen heaters, exposed element heaters, fan heaters, real Christmas trees, mains voltage Christmas lights, portable cooking stoves.
What do I need to bring?
You can see what’s included in your room on the room details page for your management site. Among the things you will need, or may want, to bring are bedding, towels, toiletries, toilet paper, basic kitchen equipment, hangers, and a computer or laptop.
They have compiled a checklist of things you may want to bring - or buy when you arrive.
Will my flat be cleaned?
No, that’s down to you and your flatmates. They’ll keep the common areas of the building, like the social spaces, reception and laundry, clean and tidy.
Many residents put a rota together so each person in the flat does their bit to keep it clean.
Is management student accommodation accredited?
Management Student Accommodation is a member of the National Codes of Standards. These are schemes designed to provide a minimum set of professional standards for larger student accommodation providers regarding their accommodation management. This offers residents peace of mind in knowing that they follow professional standards of service.
The codes ensure that residents receive good standards of housing management. Disputes and misunderstandings are reduced, and where problems do occur they are resolved quickly.
For further information, please visit the National Code website.
My child has a disability. does management offer suitable facilities?
All management sites have rooms suitable for students with disabilities, including rooms that are fully wheelchair accessible. To check what is available at your child’s chosen site, it’s best to contact that site directly.
What happens if my child needs additional support?
They understand that university can be a stressful time for students, and that those living away from home for the first time may encounter difficulties.
Universities undertake the main role in respect of pastoral care, however their site staff are trained to provide an initial level of unobtrusive care and support. Their teams have good relationships with university pastoral care and welfare support services, and will refer students who need additional assistance.
What happens if there are maintenance issues?
Their online maintenance portal allows students to log a fault at any time and is accessible via their management App or by logging into their management Account.
Unlike many providers, all their maintenance teams are based on site, so they fix most issues within 24 hours. For those they can’t fix ourselves, they use only trusted contractors who go through a vigorous approval process.
What insurance does my child have in place while they with management?
They’ve arranged contents insurance for all students who have an management tenancy agreement at no extra cost to them.
Details on what is covered, the policy excess when you want to make a claim and how to make a claim and options to upgrade your cover can be found here.
What sort of accommodation does management offer?
They offer the following types of accommodation:
En suite rooms – these rooms have a bed, study area with good lighting, storage and an en suite shower room with shower, washbasin and WC. These rooms are located in shared flats, where students share a kitchen and living area with other residents.
These are equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge and freezer, a dining area and lounge. These rooms are popular with new students and encourage social interaction with other residents. Studios – their studios are self-contained, with integrated kitchen facilities and a living area. All have a bed, study area with good lighting, storage and an en suite shower room with shower, washbasin and WC. Studios are popular with students seeking more privacy, but still enjoy the use of all the onsite facilities and social areas.
Apartments – some of their sites also offer self-contained apartments. These have all the facilities of their studios, but with separate bedroom(s) and more living space. These are popular with couples, and friends who want to share accommodation.
Can I sublet my room to someone else?
No, the sublet are not allowed.
Can I swap my room?
It may be possible to swap or change your room once you have moved in, subject to availability. A room change fee will apply. To find out if it’s possible for you to change room, please speak to the site manager.
Do I need to pay a deposit to book a room at this property?
To learn more about the deposit requirement, please check the policy section above, or feel free to reach out to your amber agent.
Is a guarantor required to book a room at this property?
For more details about guarantor requirements, refer to the policy section above or connect with your amber agent.
Can I pay in instalments?
For more information on payment plans, refer to the policy section above, or contact your amber agent for assistance.
What room types are available at iQ Kingston upon Thames?
The property offers Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum En Suites as well as a wide range of studios, including Bronze Studio, Silver Studio, Gold Studio, Platinum Studio, and Diamond Studio options.
Is iQ Kingston upon Thames close to Kingston University?
Yes, it is approximately 6 minutes by car from Kingston University and similarly close to Kingston School of Art.
Are bills included in the rent?
Yes, utility bills are included in the rent, making budgeting easier for students.
What security measures are provided?
The residence offers 24/7 security and secure access to ensure a safe living environment.
Is this suitable for international students seeking student accommodation in the UK?
Absolutely. With excellent transport links, modern amenities, and a central location, it is ideal for international students looking for student accommodation Kingston upon Thames UK.
iQ Kingston, Kingston upon Thames
