UCL ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS

If you have any questions about living at Scape, get in touch with us – email bookings.uk@scape.com or call our Sales team on +44 (0)2045718133. We're here to help you find the right place to lease for your budget.
Our friendly support team will guide you through everything – from contract lengths, costs, needs, further details and rent options to any upfront fees – so you know exactly what to expect before you book.

Scape is a student accommodation provider with buildings across London, Leeds, and Guildford. In London, buildings are located in Bloomsbury, Kings Cross, Shoreditch, Mile End, Canada Water, Wembley, and Hammersmith. All buildings are purpose-built, fully furnished, and all-inclusive. 

Scape has been voted Student Accommodation of the Year for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025. Over 500 UCL students lived at Scape during the last academic year. 

Wondering why hundreds of students choose Scape for their UCL housing each year? With world-class buildings designed with students in mind, you’ll find everything you need here to make the most of student life and your time at university. All our buildings are safe and secure with 24/7 reception, offer a great sense of community, and are located in the best spots in town, close to major London university campuses. And to help make your life easier, your student room at Scape comes with all bills included, no guarantor needed and modern facilities such as an on-site gym and cinema room – everything you need to live uni life to the full! Come and have a look for yourself and make Scape the university home of your choice. 

Scape buildings closest to UCL main campus:  

• Scape Bloomsbury — Under a 10-minute walk to UCL Gower Street  

• Scape Kings Cross — Less than a 10-minute walk to UCL, 5-minute walk from St Pancras  

Scape buildings closest to UCL East:  

• Scape Mile End — 25 minutes to UCL East  

• Scape Canada Water — 30 minutes to UCL East, well-connected via Overground and Elizabeth line 

When choosing your University College London student accommodation for the Gower Street main campus or the school of Management, you have a few different accommodation options, depending on what year you are in. If you are going into your first year of university, typically your choice is between university halls and a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), such as Scape. University halls are a great option for many for students housing, but they tend to be quite basic in terms of facilities and it can be very difficult to get an en-suite room, which could mean sharing a bathroom with up to six people. At Scape, on the other hand, all our rooms are en-suite as standard, our shared spaces are premium and newly refurbished, and you have access to excellent facilities such as an on-site gym and cinema room. When compared to other PBSAs, we have the most central and convenient locations, our shared spaces and facilities are of a higher spec, and we have fully trained Scape staff on-site 24/7. 

 In your second or third year, you’ll most likely no longer have the option of living in UCL halls. At that point, many students consider moving into private residences such as a flat or house share with friends. While this can be a social option, it often comes without the comfort of an en-suite room, and the quality of accommodation can vary. Bills and utilities usually aren’t included, and you won’t have access to on-site staff support.

Alternatively, you can apply to live with Scape and continue to enjoy all the benefits of our fully furnished residences, with all utilities included and regular staff support. Our application process is simple, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

At Scape, you can continue living with friends in one of our spacious shared apartments – but with all the perks: your rent covers all utilities, you’ll enjoy regular cleaning of communal spaces, and our friendly team is always on hand to help.

Absolutely! Whether you’re staying with us in your first year and would like to book again for your second year, or you’re new to Scape and exploring options for your second, third, or even postgraduate year, you’re most welcome here. Our community is incredibly diverse and inclusive, and we have something to offer everyone, no matter where you are in your higher education journey.

With limited availability at each residence, we recommend booking early to secure your preferred room type and location.

For a like-for-like comparison, here's what Scape's all-inclusive package near UCL covers: 

✓ All utilities (electricity, gas, water) - Included at Scape

✓High-speed Wi-Fi - Included at Scape

✓ 24/7 gym - Included at Scape

✓ Communal spaces (cinema, games, lounge) - Included at Scape

✓ Study spaces - Included at Scape

✓ 24/7 on-site staff - Included at Scape

✓ Events programme - Included at Scape

✓Guarantor requirement - Not required at Scape

Rooms from £291 per week (Scape Wembley) up to Central London buildings, with UCL-proximate options at Scape Bloomsbury, Kings Cross, Mile End, and Canada Water. 

All our student housing buildings in London are located in vibrant neighbourhoods with fast transport links across the city. If being close to campus is important to you, we’d recommend Scape Bloomsbury or Scape Kings Cross – both are just a 10-minute walk from UCL’s main campus.

Looking for more options? Scape Wembley and Scape Canada Water are great student housing alternatives, offering ensuite rooms and a simple 30-minute tube commute to the main campus. 

Scape Bloomsbury is less than a 10-minute walk from UCL's main campus on Gower Street. Russell Square tube is 5 minutes from the building. 

Scape Kings Cross is also within a 10-minute walk of UCL's main campus, and just 5 minutes' walk from St Pancras International.

If your studies are based out of UCL East, we would recommend living at Scape Shoreditch, Mile End or Canada Water. Many of our residents studying at UCL East choose these locations for their convenience, with easy access to campus in under 30 minutes via the Jubilee or Central tube line. 

That’s really down to personal preference. All our buildings feature the same amenities and benefits: en-suite rooms, a range of room types to choose from, thoughtfully designed, premium shared spaces, excellent facilities including study zones, gym, cinema room and bike storage and regular socials and events. Unsure which building to choose? We recommend booking a tour to come and see the buildings in person. If you’re based overseas, we do also have video tours available. For more information, email bookings.uk@scape.com 

London is known as one of the greatest cities in the world and if it’s your first experience of the Big Smoke, it won’t disappoint. By choosing Scape for your UCL accommodation you’re choosing to live right in the heart of the action, so that you can easily experience the best of what London has to offer - some of the most popular activities, libraries, museums, restaurants, cafes and the best of the capital's nightlife.  Discover the best of the West End, Soho, Notting Hill, Shoreditch, institutions like the British Museum, British Library, Westfield shopping centre. For more things to do check out our London area guides.  

Click here for more information about being a student in London. 

Yes. All utilities — electricity, water, and high-speed Wi-Fi — are included in the weekly rent at Scape. Gym access and communal facilities are also included. 

For students who want all-inclusive pricing and well-designed spaces with good facilities, the shortlist near UCL is fairly short.  

Scape offers all-inclusive pricing across all buildings, with amenities included in the rent — gym, Wi-Fi, communal spaces. This ensures you're not paying a headline rent and then finding out gym access is extra.  

When comparing accommodation options, check:  

• Is the gym membership included or additional?  

• Is Wi-Fi included and genuinely fast?  

• Are there study spaces in the building?  

• What's the 24/7 support situation?  

• Are there hidden fees (admin fees, cleaning deposits)?  

At Scape, all of the above are included. There's no guarantor required, and the booking process is online and straightforward. 

No. Scape doesn't require a guarantor, which is useful for international students or those without a UK-based guarantor. 

Yes. Scape welcomes postgraduate and PhD students and offers flexible contract lengths to suit different study schedules. 

Postgraduate students have slightly different priorities to undergraduates. You're likely spending longer in your room working. And you may be here for more than one year. You want somewhere quiet enough to concentrate, social enough to feel connected, and stable enough that you're not stressed about admin.  

 A few things make Scape well-suited to postgraduates:  

Flexible contract lengths: You're not locked into a 51-week contract if you don't need one. Scape offers shorter stays in some locations, which can work around your research terms or teaching schedules.  

Study spaces: Every Scape building has dedicated study areas — useful when your room isn't giving you the right headspace, or when you need to get out of the library.  

 Private rooms: You get your own en suite or studio. No sharing bathrooms, no compromise on privacy when you need to focus.  

Stability of an all-inclusive rent: For postgraduates managing a tighter budget, knowing exactly what you're paying every week — with no surprise bills — makes financial planning a lot easier.  

Community without pressure: The events programme is there if you want it. Nobody's going to make you play icebreaker games if you'd rather be writing your thesis.   

UCL East's postgraduate programmes in particular — robotics, architecture, media arts — attract researchers who often want to be near the campus but connected to the wider city. Scape Mile End and Scape Canada Water both fit that brief. 

Depending on the building, Scape offers en suite rooms, studios, and shared apartments. All rooms are fully furnished with a double bed, plenty of built in storage, a study desk, and private bathroom. Search here for Scape's London Student accommodation near UCL.

Yes. Every Scape building has dedicated study areas and bookable study rooms too.

You can search for your room and start your booking online. Filter by location, room type, and contract length. No guarantor is needed and rooms can be reserved with a small deposit. If you want to pop in for a viewing before you reserve your room you can also book a tour.