Pier Quays, Medway

Pier Quays is a modern student accommodation in Medway at Blake Avenue, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1FL. Home to a community of 1,100 students, Unite Students - Pier Quays is just a 10-minute walk from the University of Greenwich Medway campus and the University of Kent Medway Campus. With all bills included, there is no deposit to live in Pier Quays student accommodation. Residents benefit from 24/7 security, an on-site shop, communal social spaces, and ultrafast Wi-Fi. Pier Quays student accommodation offers a mix of en-suite rooms and self-contained studios in a convenient riverside location close to shops, buses and Gillingham train station.

Rooms at Pier Quays

Unite Student Pier Quays offers a choice of en-suites and studios designed for different preferences. Accessible rooms are also available. All rooms come with the essentials needed for comfortable student living. 

• En-suite: En-suites are the most popular option at Pier Quays Medway. Each room has a private bathroom. You share a fully equipped kitchen and living area with typically 3–9 students. Standard furnishings include a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and storage.
• Studio: Studios are fully self-contained units including your own bedroom area, private kitchen, bathroom and living space, ideal for those who prefer privacy.

Key Features of Pier Quays

Pier Quays accommodation is bill-inclusive, covering heating, water, gas and electricity, so you only need to budget for your personal expenses. High-speed ultrafast broadband and Wi-Fi are available throughout your flat and in all communal areas, giving you reliable internet for studying, streaming and staying connected. Pier Quays Medway also has a spacious common room to relax and socialise.

Location and What's Hot?

Pier Quays student accommodation is located at Blake Avenue, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1FL. The property sits just a 10-minute walk from the universities at Medway Campus, making it a convenient choice for students at the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich. An Asda Superstore is only five minutes away on foot for affordable everyday shopping, while Dockside Shopping Outlet is about one mile down the road. Situated next to Pier Road, the main thoroughfare in Gillingham, Pier Quays puts shops, food outlets and local amenities within easy reach. For a night out, Rochester High Street is a short journey away and offers a wide selection of pubs and bars.

Transport around Pier Quays

Pier Quays Medway has strong local transport links that make getting to campus, shops and further afield straightforward. The nearest bus stop on Pier Road / A289 is only about a 2-minute walk away, while Milner Road bus stop is just 1–3 minutes on foot. Additional stops, including those near Asda, are within a 5–8 minute walk. Frequent local buses connect directly to the Medway campus, Chatham, Gillingham town centre and other parts of Medway. Gillingham railway station is approximately a 15–17 minute walk or short bus ride away and offers direct trains to London Victoria, St Pancras, London Bridge and other destinations across Kent.