University of Derby halls cost from £99 a week at Princess Alice Court to £217.70 at Flamsteed Court for 2027/28, with bills included. Derby is a small market, so these six university halls are the core choice. We would start with Darley Bank for location and room choice, or Princess Alice Court if budget comes first.
Our picks for student halls in Derby
These are Unifresher’s editorial picks, based on the prices, contracts and locations listed below. No hall paid to be here.
It offers en-suites, premium rooms and studios a 4-minute walk from One Friar Gate Square and 13 minutes from town.
Its standard rooms are £99 a week for 2027/28, the lowest rent we found in Derby.
It is a one-minute walk from One Friar Gate Square and the Cavendish Building, though Kedleston Road students should compare walk times.
Every room is a premium en-suite at £189.14 a week, in the newest hall with shared social space by each kitchen.
Derby halls compared on price
The weekly figure is only half the story, because contract lengths differ. The table below multiplies each rent by its charged weeks so you can compare what a year really costs.
Lowest listed weekly rent. Your room type and contract may cost more.
| Hall | Type | From/week | Weeks | Contract total | Food | Bills in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Alice Court | University | £992027/28 | 42 | £4,158 | Self-catered | Yes |
| St Christopher's Court | University | £128.592027/28 | 42 | £5,401 | Self-catered | Yes |
| Peak Court | University | £152.112027/28 | 42 | £6,389 | Self-catered | Yes |
| Darley Bank | University | £152.112027/28 | 42 | £6,389 | Self-catered | Yes |
| Flamsteed Court | University | £180.882027/28 | 44 | £7,959 | Self-catered | Yes |
| Agard Court | University | £189.142027/28 | 42 | £7,944 | Self-catered | Yes |
The best student halls in Derby
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Darley Bank
Darley Bank has the widest choice of any Derby hall: en-suites, larger premium en-suites of 15 to 16 square metres, and a small number of studios. Flats have four to seven people, and you are close to the city's restaurants and bars. Studios can be shared by a couple, which halves the cost per person.
Worth knowing: Only 14 studios exist across Derby, all on 51-week contracts, and residents clean their own flats.
Key facts
Popular with: University of Derby
Where: Near the city centre
Getting in: 4-minute walk to One Friar Gate Square and the Cavendish Building, 13 to the city centre, 24 to Kedleston Road
Best for: Choice of room type near town
Princess Alice Court
Princess Alice Court is the cheapest hall in Derby by a clear margin: standard rooms are £99 a week for 2027/28, down from £119.42 the year before. They have a single bed and a washbasin, with toilets and showers shared among flatmates. A small number of en-suites cost more, and a five-minute walk gets you to the One Friar Gate Square site.
Worth knowing: Single beds only in standard rooms, and en-suite stock is small.
Key facts
Popular with: University of Derby
Where: University Quarter
Getting in: 5-minute walk to One Friar Gate Square, 14 to the city centre, 23 to Kedleston Road
Best for: Lowest rent in Derby
St Christopher's Court
St Christopher's suits anyone on a budget who wants a small double bed, since premium standard rooms are recently refurbished and £128.59 after Derby's price cut. Flats range from three to six rooms. It is also the handiest hall for Britannia Mill and Markeaton Street, at seven minutes or less on foot.
Worth knowing: Premium standard rooms share toilets and showers, and Kedleston Road is a 21-minute walk.
Key facts
Popular with: University of Derby
Where: Ashbourne Road
Getting in: 4-minute walk to Britannia Mill, 10 to One Friar Gate Square, 18 to the city centre
Best for: Double bed on a small budget
Peak Court
Peak Court is a straightforward en-suite option, with 247 rooms in flats of five or six, a common room and a laundry. Every room has a small double bed. Being fairly central to the city and the university's sites makes it a sensible all-purpose choice if you do not need anything premium.
Worth knowing: Derby publishes one en-suite price band across four halls, so confirm Peak Court's exact rate when you apply.
Key facts
Popular with: University of Derby
Where: Near the city centre
Getting in: 5-minute walk to One Friar Gate Square, 11 to the city centre, 24 to Kedleston Road
Best for: Simple en-suite near town
Agard Court
Agard Court is Derby's newest hall, with 244 premium en-suite rooms in flats of four to six, each with a small double bed. Kitchens come with an adjoining social space, a TV and sofas. If your course runs at One Friar Gate Square or the Business School, you cannot get closer.
Worth knowing: Kedleston Road is listed at a 39-minute walk, so check where your course is based.
Key facts
Popular with: University of Derby
Where: Agard Street, by One Friar Gate Square
Getting in: 1-minute walk to One Friar Gate Square and the Cavendish Building, 10 to the city centre, 39 to Kedleston Road
Best for: Law and business students
Flamsteed Court
Flamsteed Court is for postgraduate and mature students, right on the doorstep of the main Kedleston Road site, library and Students' Union. Most flats are for two people, with a full-size double bed, washer-dryer and lounge. There are only 53 rooms listed, so apply early if this is the setup you want.
Worth knowing: Not for school-leaver first years, and the city centre is a 32-minute walk.
Key facts
Popular with: University of Derby
Where: Next to Kedleston Road campus
Getting in: 1-minute walk to Kedleston Road, 32 to the city centre
Best for: Postgraduates and mature students
Will the maintenance loan cover it?
The maximum loan for a student in England living away from home outside London is £10,830 for 2026/27. Most students get less, because it is means-tested. Here is how the cheapest and dearest contracts on this page compare with that maximum.
Princess Alice Court: £4,158 over 42 weeks leaves £6,672 for everything else.
Flamsteed Court: £7,959 over 44 weeks leaves £2,871 for everything else.
Where students live in Derby
University Quarter and Friar Gate
Agard Court, Darley Bank, Peak Court and Princess Alice Court sit within about five minutes of One Friar Gate Square and the Cavendish Building, and 10 to 14 minutes from the city centre.
Worth knowing: Kedleston Road is at least a 23-minute walk from these halls.
Ashbourne Road
St Christopher's Court is the closest hall to the Britannia Mill and Markeaton Street sites.
Kedleston Road
Flamsteed Court is next to the main campus, library and Students' Union, but is intended for postgraduate and mature students.
Worth knowing: The city centre is about 32 minutes away on foot.
When to apply for Derby halls
- After accepting your offerApplications open to you about 48 hours after making Derby your first choice.
- When you applyChoose room preferences and pay £50 upfront, later taken off your first term rent.
- After allocationAccept your room offer online within 10 working days.
of the 500 UK students in our 2026 Student Experience Survey had hit at least one housing issue. Housemates (34%), the property itself (32%) and Wi-Fi (29%) came up most, so read the contract and ask about repairs and internet before you commit.
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FAQs
What are the cheapest student halls in Derby?
Princess Alice Court is the cheapest, with standard rooms at £99 a week for 2027/28. St Christopher's Court is next at £128.59 for a premium standard room with a small double bed. Both share toilets and showers. En-suite rooms across four halls start at £152.11 a week for the same year.
Are first years guaranteed a room in Derby halls?
Yes. The University of Derby says it guarantees a room for first-year and international students, once they have accepted their offer and applied. It does not promise your first choice of room or hall, though it tries to match preferences. Applying early gives you the best chance of your preferred room type.
Are there catered halls in Derby?
We did not find any catered University of Derby halls. The hall pages describe self-catering, with shared kitchens in each flat that include a cooker and fridge freezer. If you want meals handled for you, budget for food on top of rent, since rent covers gas, electricity, water and contents insurance rather than food.
When should I apply for Derby accommodation?
Apply as soon as you can after accepting Derby as your first choice. The university says to wait 48 hours after accepting, and then apply online with your 9-digit student number. You pay £50 upfront, taken off your first term's rent, and must accept your room offer within 10 working days.
Which Derby hall is closest to Kedleston Road?
Flamsteed Court is a one-minute walk, but it is for postgraduate and mature students. Among the others, St Christopher's Court is listed at 21 minutes on foot, with Princess Alice Court at 23 and Peak Court and Darley Bank at 24. Agard Court is furthest at 39 minutes, so check your timetable first.
Are bills included in Derby halls?
Yes. The University of Derby says rent includes gas, electricity, water and contents insurance, and Wi-Fi is free. Bike storage, communal area cleaning and the halls events programme are also covered. That makes comparing halls simple, since the weekly rent is close to your full housing cost apart from food and personal costs.
Official resources
- University of Derby accommodation Official halls information
- Compare Derby room types 2027/28 The latest prices for each room type
- Derby hall prices 2026/27 Full contract totals for each hall
- How to apply for Derby halls Steps, deposit and the first-year guarantee
- Derby accommodation FAQs Who can apply and when
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How we built this guide: prices, contract lengths and facilities come from university and operator websites where they publish them, and from named listing sites otherwise. We checked them in November 2026 and each price links to its source. Rent for the contract is our own sum of the lowest listed weekly rent multiplied by its charged weeks, before any deposit, booking fee or discount. Rooms sell out and prices change, so confirm with the provider before you book. How we compare student accommodation.