Student halls in Northampton cost from £97 to £213 a week for 2026/27, on a contract of 42 weeks and 5 days. The university guarantees new full-time first years a room, though not a specific hall. We would start with St John's Halls, five minutes from campus through Becket's Park, or Waterside if you want to live on site.
Our picks for student halls in Northampton
These are Unifresher’s editorial picks, based on the prices, contracts and locations listed below. No hall paid to be here.
Single en-suites at £178 are only £3 more than a small campus en-suite, and you get the town centre plus a five-minute walk to Waterside.
Single en-suites at £117 and twin en-suites at £97 are the lowest rents here, though it is 4.5 miles from campus by free bus.
It is on Waterside campus, with the 24-hour library and Students' Union on your doorstep.
Northampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholars Green Student Village | University | £972026/27 | 42 | £4,074 | Optional | Yes |
| St John's Halls | University | £1442026/27 | 42 | £6,048 | Optional | Yes |
| Waterside Town Houses | University | £1642026/27 | 42 | £6,888 | Optional | Yes |
| Waterside Student Village | University | £1752026/27 | 42 | £7,350 | Optional | Yes |
| Zone College Street | Private | £1842026/27 | Check | Check | Self-catered | Check |
The best student halls in Northampton
Jump to a hall
St John's Halls
St John's Halls give you the town centre on the doorstep, with supermarkets, restaurants and shops close by, and a five-minute walk through Becket's Park to lectures. Single en-suites at £178 cost only £3 a week more than a small en-suite on campus. The twin studios at £144 are the lowest rent outside Scholars Green, if sharing is fine.
Worth knowing: The cheapest room is a shared twin studio, and a single studio costs £208.
Key facts
Popular with: University of Northampton
Where: Town centre, Cultural Quarter
Getting in: About a five-minute walk to Waterside campus, through Becket's Park
Best for: Town life, short walk to campus
Waterside Student Village
Living on campus puts the 24-hour library, Students' Union and the student information desk on your doorstep. The flats sit across four named halls: Francis Crick, Margaret Bondfield, Charles Bradlaugh and John Clare. Small en-suites at £175 are the sensible starting point, as the extra £13 for a large one adds up to about £555 a year.
Worth knowing: The 2026/27 contract is 42 weeks and 5 days, so check totals rather than weekly rates. Parking permits, if awarded, cost £150 a semester.
Key facts
Popular with: University of Northampton
Where: Waterside campus
Getting in: On Waterside campus, close to the town centre
Best for: Living on campus in your first year
Waterside Town Houses
The Town Houses are the cheapest way to live on Waterside campus at £164 a week, or £7,005.14 for the contract. Each bathroom is shared between two bedrooms, and you share a kitchen and living space. That is a modest compromise if you would rather be on campus than save further by living in Kingsthorpe.
Worth knowing: You share a bathroom, and the saving against a small en-suite is only £11 a week.
Key facts
Popular with: University of Northampton
Where: Waterside campus
Getting in: On Waterside campus
Best for: Cheapest room on campus
Scholars Green Student Village
Scholars Green is the budget choice by a distance, in the quieter suburb of Kingsthorpe, with single en-suites at £117 and shared twins at just £97. A free, frequent Stagecoach bus runs to campus and there is a convenience store on site. Check the eligibility rules first, as this may not be an option for later intakes.
Worth knowing: The university says it is only available to students starting in 2026/27, with a single fixed contract and no further years.
Key facts
Popular with: University of Northampton
Where: Kingsthorpe
Getting in: About 4.5 miles from Waterside, with a free Stagecoach bus service to campus
Best for: Lowest rents if you can commute
Zone College Street
Zone College Street is a private studio block with self-contained rooms of about 21 to 30 square metres, which is a real step up in space from a halls room. At £184 a week it costs less than the single studios at St John's or Waterside. It is worth weighing up if a private kitchen matters more to you than being in university halls.
Worth knowing: We could only verify the price on StudentCrowd, not with the operator. Some room types and move-in dates were sold out.
Key facts
Popular with: University of Northampton
Where: College Street
Getting in: 1 mile from Waterside campus, per StudentCrowd
Best for: Private studio with your own kitchen
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.
Scholars Green Student Village: £4,074 over 42 weeks leaves £6,756 for everything else.
Waterside Student Village: £7,350 over 42 weeks leaves £3,480 for everything else.
Where students live in Northampton
Waterside campus
The on-campus Student Village suits first years who want the library, Students' Union and support desk close by, and it is a short walk into town.
Town centre
St John's Halls sit in the Cultural Quarter, close to shops and restaurants, with a five-minute walk through Becket's Park to Waterside. Zone College Street is a private studio option nearby.
Kingsthorpe
A quieter suburb and home to Scholars Green, suited to tighter budgets, with a free bus to campus.
Worth knowing: Scholars Green is 4.5 miles from Waterside and limited to students starting in 2026/27.
When to apply for Northampton halls
- Usually from JanuaryFirm-choice offer holders are emailed an invitation to apply for halls.
- As soon as you are invitedApply quickly, because room types are allocated as applications arrive.
- After applyingRespond to your room offer by the stated deadline to secure your room.
- 31 JulyInternational deposit and acceptance deadline for the 2026 guarantee.
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 Northampton?
Scholars Green Student Village is the cheapest, with twin en-suites at £97 a week and single en-suites at £117 for 2026/27. It is about 4.5 miles from Waterside, with a free bus. On campus, the Waterside Town Houses are the cheapest at £164. Twin studios at St John's Halls cost £144 per person.
Are first years guaranteed a room in Northampton?
Yes for September 2026 entry, if you are a new full-time first year and accept your room offer by the date that applies to you. That includes Clearing applicants. International applicants needed to pay their tuition deposit by 31 July 2026. The guarantee does not cover a specific hall, room or room type.
Are there catered halls in Northampton?
Northampton's halls are built around communal kitchens or studio kitchenettes, but the university has offered a full board package. It listed this at an extra £85 a week for 2025/26, including £105 of credit on the Food@UON app. Ask the accommodation team what applies to your year before deciding.
When should I apply for Northampton halls?
Apply as soon as you receive your invitation, usually from January if Northampton is your firm choice. Room types are allocated as applications arrive, first come, first served, so waiting can limit your options. Insurance-choice applicants do not get the email. No deposit was required for September 2026 starters, but check this for your year.
How long are Northampton halls contracts?
Standard contracts are 42 weeks and 5 days for 2026/27, so you keep your room through the semester breaks and do not need to move out. That makes totals simple to compare: a small Waterside en-suite is £7,475 and a St John's single en-suite is £7,603.14. Scholars Green is offered as a single fixed contract only.
Is Scholars Green still available?
For 2026/27 starters, yes, in September 2026, January 2027 or June 2027 intakes. The university says it is available only to those students, on a single fixed contract, with no extensions or further years of residence. If you plan to start in a later year, check with the accommodation team, as it may not be offered.
Official resources
- University of Northampton accommodation Official halls information
- Northampton accommodation fees Every room rent and total by hall
- Northampton accommodation guarantee Who qualifies, with UK and international terms
- How to apply for halls Invitations, offers and allocation
- Scholars Green information Eligibility limits and bus details
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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.