Student Accommodation near Lancaster University

Lancaster University is a leading university in Lancaster, Lancashire, North West England. The campus is about 3.0 miles from the city centre and close to some historial sites like Lancaster Castle and easy to explore Lake District from Lancaster University. Besides, Lancaster University rankings are impressive, reflecting its academic excellence. The school is a top 10 UK university (Complete University Guide 2025) and consistently placed in the top 15 in major UK league tables. At the same time, Lancaster University is also one of the top 25 most targeted universities by the UK's top graduate employers. At Lancaster, careers support and specialist services is lasts from your day one to graduation and beyond. Additionally, the school consists of four colleges and nine non-independent colleges. In 2025, Lancaster University has an acceptance rate of 18.69%, with an enrollment of 13,336. The school has approximately 25% international students, with students coming from over 100 different countries. Whether you are a domestic or international student, meeting people with shared interests is effortless at Lancaster University.

Lancaster university is known for its strong academic reputation and its commitment to research-led teaching. Lancaster University guarantee students halls at your first year, and after that, most of students opt to rent off-campus accommodation. There are a variety of Lancaster University accommodation options on our platform: private studio and 1b offers more privacy, and en-suite or shared apartments provides social areas and splits your rent. No matter which type of housing you prefer, you can easily find a convenient, safe and modern living experience at Lancaster University, Bailrigg neighborhood. Book a room around Lancaster University just 3 steps on our website.

1. Silk Mill

2. Gillows Lancaster

3. St Leonard's House

4. Penny Street

5. Marton Street

6. Caton Court

Lancaster University's growing reputation is reflected by its high rankings, academic excellence, extensive courses, cutting-edge facilities, career services and other factores. Here's a breakdown of reasons why many students take Lancaster University their first choice: 

• A top UK university：

Lancaster University is consistently ranked in the top 15 in major UK league tables. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, it ranked the world's top 150 universities.

• Collegiate system:

Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. The university has nine colleges in total, and every student belongs to a college, each college offers on-campus accommodation at Lancaster University for undergarduates.

• Diverse courses

Lancaster University offers extensive courses, to be specific, there are over 280 undergraduate degree programs and 129 postgraduate courses.

• Global Experience

Lancaster University students comes from over 100 countries, and Lancaster University accommodation create an environment let students live and learn with people from different cultures while sharing ideas and perspectives. 

• Careers and employability

Lancaster University is among the top 30 most targeted universities by the UK's leading graduate employers, according to The Graduate Market in 2024 report. Besides, Lancaster's careers team will support you even after you've graduated.

• Location and the surrounding area

Lancaster is 2.5 hours from London or Edinburgh by train and is a convenient base to explore surroundings, includes the stunning Lake District, Morecambe Bay, and the Forest of Bowland.

• Student Life 

Lancaster University student union has more than 175 societies covering a huge range of activities, hobbies and causes.

Some neighbourhoods near the Lancaster University campus are popular among students. These areas offer easy commutes to shool, local amenities, public transportation and student-friendly environments. Here are some of the top neighborhoods for Lancaster University students, along with their distance and commute times:

1. Town Centre

Lancaster Town Centre is about 3 miles from the Lancaster University campus, and students can arrive at school in a quick 10-15 minute bus ride, or 10 minutes by car.

Lancaster Town Centre is close to shopping centres, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, and cafes, perfect for students who want to be close to urban amenities while still having easy access to campus. uhomes.com provides private Lancaster Uni housing, flats, and shared accommodation in this area.

2. Bowerham Road

Bowerham Road is about 1.5 miles from the Lancaster University campus, and students can arrive at school in a quick 10-15 minute bus ride, or 5-10 minutes by bike.

Bowerham is a popular area among students between Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria Lancaster Campus. It offers a mix of affordable housing and a quiet, suburban feel. It’s close to campus and has good bus links,  you can rent budget-friendly Lancaster Uni accommodation in the area.

3. Hala Road

Hala is about 2 miles from the Lancaster University campus, and students can arrive at school in a quick 10-15 minute bus ride, or 15 minutes by bike.

Students can rent affordable Lancaster University student accommodation in this area. The Hala Road area is close to the campus, with a few shops, takeaways, and easy access to more amenities in the nearby regions of Bowerham and Scotforth. Known for its green spaces, Hala Road offers a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere, popular among postgraduate students.

4. Scotforth

Scotforth is about 1 miles from the Lancaster University campus, and students can arrive at school in a quick 10 minute bus ride, or 5-10 minutes by bike.

Scotforth is one of the closest neighbourhoods to Lancaster University, making it ideal for students who want to minimize commute time. It’s a quiet area with a mix of student housing and local facilities.

5. Ridge

Ridge is about 1.5 miles from the Lancaster University campus, and students can arrive at school in a quick 10-15 minute bus ride, or 5 minutes by car.

Ridge is a small, peaceful area close to the university. It’s also a popular area to rent Lancaster Univerity accommodation.

1. Lancaster University Accommodation Fees: £480 - £800/ month

• On-campus accommodation fees:

En suite bedrooms cost from £194.11 to £196.63 per week.

A bedroom in shared flats or houses cost between £132.44 and £177.03 per week.

A single studio costs £230.30 per week, with a twin studio costing £260.75 (or £130.38 per person) per week.

• Off-campus accommodation fees:(average rent)

Studio:£231.82/Week

En-suite:£172.95/Week

Non En-suite: £116.45/Week

1B: £244.12/Week

2B: £155/Week

3B: £118.71/Week

4B: £105.92/Week

5B+: £113/Week

2. Transportation Cost: £60 per month 

3. Food Cost: £200 per month 

4. Grocery Cost: £120 per month 

5. Clothing Cost: £70 per month 

6. Entertainment Cost: £30 per month 

• By bicycle

Cycling is a popular choice for students, there are many established footpaths and shared cycle routes to navigate Lancaster University. It takes around 20 minutes to cycle from Lancaster city centre to campus, perfect for stretching your legs or catching some fresh air. Our Lancaster University accommodation has secure bike storage and repair facilities, very convenient for students.

• By Bus

Routes 1, 1A, and 100 provide direct service to campus, and buses run late into the evening. You can use our filter to find Lancaster University student accommodation near bus station.

• By University-Run Minibus

Lancaster University offers a minibus service for students. The school gives you the UK's best bus service—with a whopping 14+ buses per hour during term time. All city-bound buses stop at key spots like the Underpass, Sports Centre, and Health Innovation Campus on the A6. 

• Walking

The city is compact, and some off-campus housing is within walking distance to the university. Silk Mill is an off-campus Lancaster University housing within 13 minutes walking distance to campus. Students could walk to explore the city and discover popular attractions on weekends.

• By Train

The Lancaster Railway Station is in the city centre, about a 15-minute bus or taxi ride from the university campus. Trains also provide frequent services from major cities like London, Manchester, Glasgow and other regional destinations.

The Lake District: 1 hour

Preston: approximately 12 minutes

Manchester: approximately 1 hour

• Taxis and Ridesharing

Lancaster offers a variety of taxi and private hire services, such as Uber, for your convenience.

• Car

Located just off the M6 motorway (Junction 33), drive to Lancaster University is very convenient. Ample parking is available on campus. uhomes.com also offers off-campus student accommodation near Lancaster University with parking.

Lancaster University is a hub of learning and exploration in a vibrant area filled with cultural, historical, and natural attractions. There are many things to do near Lancster University, living in our Lancaster University accommodation is easy access to Lancaster’s popular tourist spots via a short walk or drive. Start from your Lancaster student housing to explore these key attractions:

1. Lancaster Castle
2. Forest of Bowland
3. Ashton Memorial
4. Lancaster City Museum
5. Lancaster Maritime Museum
6. Morecambe Bay