Parham Student Village, Canterbury
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About the Property
Nestled in a well-connected residential suburb at Parham Road, Canterbury, CT1 1TA, United Kingdom, Parham Student Village Canterbury provides affordable and comfortable student accommodation in Canterbury. This property provides en-suite and non-ensuite student accommodation options with modern amenities and great connectivity. Parham Student Village Canterbury can be regarded as the perfect option for students looking for student accommodation near Canterbury Christ Church (6-minute drive), St Peter's School of English (5-minute drive), or Girne American University (7-minute drive).
Canterbury is one of the UK's friendliest cities for studying, as it offers an interesting mixture of heritage, high-quality education, and comfort. The city features an unemployment level of about 3.3% (ONS), and some of the main sources of employment include the education sector, tourism, healthcare, and retail business. The safety index in Canterbury reaches about 68.05% (Numbeo); thus, this city is one of the safest places for students to live and study in the UK, although it is recommended that you research the safest and the most dangerous areas in Canterbury in advance. The average cost of living in Canterbury, without taking into account rental payments, amounts to about £874.8 -1,150 per month. Canterbury has a walk score of 97/100 because of its small city center and a highly efficient public transport system.
Features
Parham Village Canterbury offers a standard ensuite room with a private bedroom & bathroom with a shared kitchen, or non ensuite room with a private bedroom and shared bathroom & kitchen. Each room comes equipped with a comfortable bed, a nice study desk, and a chair for comfortable student living.
Amenities found within the Canterbury Student Village Parham Road include a communal lounge, social spaces, movie nights, gaming sessions, a communal kitchen, a breakfast bar, a dining area, maintenance support, an on-site laundry, and a washer-dryer. Utilities like internet, electricity, heating, contents insurance, and water are included in the rent. On-site management and 24/7 support are also available at the property and central courtyard. A garden, landscaped green spaces, and study outdoors facilities are also available for student leisure. All these factors make Parham Student Village reviews stand out.
Location and What's Hot?
Parham Village Canterbury is located in a calm area that is close to the university, restaurants, café, supermarket, and entertainment areas. Parham Village Canterbury is an ideal private student accommodation Canterbury for students looking for student accommodation near the University of Kent Canterbury (7-minute drive), Canterbury College (7-minute drive), or the University for the Creative Arts (7-minute drive). Students can have their meals at Subway (4-minute walk) or Sturry Road Food Wagon (6-minute walk). ASDA Cafe and Costa Coffee are good places to study or meet friends, within a 7-minute walk. Good venues for nightlife include Boom Battle Bar Canterbury (12-minute walk) and The Thomas Tallis Alehouse (14-minute walk).
Some good places for daily grocery runs include Farmfoods Ltd and Aldi, which are quite close to Parham Village Canterbury, at a 4-7-minute walk, whereas the nearest pharmacies include the Asda Pharmacy (5 minutes walking) and Asda Canterbury Superstore (7 minutes walking). Kent and Canterbury Hospital is the nearest place for health care services at an 11-minute drive.
But apart from being academically stimulating, there are many things to do in Canterbury, which is the ideal combination of historical, cultural, and outdoor activities for students. Discover the iconic Canterbury Cathedral, walk along the streets of Medieval Canterbury with its numerous cafes and boutiques, or enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the River Stour. Fans of nature can spend their free time relaxing at the Westgate Gardens or having a walk in the Blean Woods National Nature Reserve. History buffs can visit St. Augustine's Abbey or the Canterbury Roman Museum to get acquainted with the rich history of the city. Students can also attend shows at the Marlowe Theatre, buy some produce from one of the many Canterbury markets, or relax in the city's pubs, restaurants, and music events.
Commute
The transport services provided by Parham Student Village Canterbury are efficient, with bus fares within the city tending to be around £2–£3 per journey. There are two bus stops nearby on Sturry Road, Asda, and Brymore Road, all a 3-4 minute walk away. The train station of Canterbury West is about a 7-minute drive from Parham Student Village, which runs regular train services to destinations such as London and Ashford. Travel can also be done by bicycle, taxi, or ride-sharing services. As for flying in the UK and overseas, the airport of London Gatwick is around a 1.5-hour drive away.
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Room Types (3)
Non Ensuite
Non Ensuite Rooms
Ensuite
Standard Ensuite
Parham Student Village is one of the most popular student accommodation areas in Canterbury. It is ideal for students at Canterbury Christ Church University, The University of the Creative Arts and Girne American University which are approximately a 15 to 20 minute walk from our student accommodation. We are also in a great location for the University of Kent which is about a 30 minute walk from Parham Student Village.
Parham Student Village is attractively laid out as individual houses and flats with their own front doors. All the accommodation is available to let on a room-by-room basis, or groups of friends can rent a whole property together.
Our management team is located on site, and ensure the properties are well managed, maintained and secure so there is always somebody to call on 24/7 if you need to.
We are a 20 minute walk to Canterbury West train station with trains running directly to London in under an hour.
At Parham Student Village we have 242 rooms in a choice of five room types from single bedrooms with shared facilities to en-suite cluster rooms. Our rooms are located in traditional style houses and apartments containing individual flats. Parham Student Village welcomes Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
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Guarantor Requirement
A guarantor must: Be at least 18 years old Demonstrate financial stability Provide identification and verification documentation UK guarantors must: Be based in the United Kingdom Provide valid ID and proof of address International guarantors: May be accepted subject to additional verification checks Must accept that the guarantee is governed by English law Approved third-party guarantor services such as Housing Hand may be accepted if a personal guarantor is unavailable. The guarantor remains liable until: The tenancy formally ends, and All outstanding sums are paid Guarantors may be required to settle outstanding sums within 14 days of written notification.
Mode Of Payment
Online payment
Booking Deposit
Advance rent payment of £99 is required to confirm the booking. It must be paid within: 7 calendar days during standard booking periods 24 hours during 1 August–1 September clearing/results period The advance rent is refundable where cancellation is approved under eligible cancellation provisions. The advance rent will be deducted from the first instalment. Advance rent cannot be transferred to another tenant or academic year.
Additional Fees
Dual Occupancy charges 25% and is available on Deluxe and Premium studios.
Pay In Instalment
The tenant can pay their rent in the following instalments. Full payment 4 instalment Note: If the tenant fails to provide a guarantor, then the tenant is required to pay full upfront rent.
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