The University of Northampton guarantees a place in halls to all full-time first-year students who meet its eligibility criteria. For 2026/27 its halls cost between £97 and £213 a week, depending on the site and room type, with heating, lighting, water and insurance included. This guide compares the three university sites, explains what is covered and what to check before you book.
Prices below come from the university’s 2026/27 accommodation fees page, checked on 19 October 2026. Confirm them for your intake before you pay.
University of Northampton halls and 2026/27 prices
All prices are per person for a contract of 42 weeks and 5 days.
| Site | Room type | Halls | Weekly | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside | Small en-suite | Francis Crick, Margaret Bondfield | £175 | £7,475.00 |
| Waterside | Single studio | Francis Crick | £213 | £9,098.14 |
| Waterside | Large en-suite | Charles Bradlaugh, Margaret Bondfield, John Clare | £188 | £8,030.29 |
| Waterside | Accessible | Charles Bradlaugh, John Clare | £180 | £7,688.57 |
| Waterside | Standard single | Town Houses | £164 | £7,005.14 |
| Town centre | Single en-suite | St John’s Hall | £178 | £7,603.14 |
| Town centre | Single studio | St John’s Hall | £208 | £8,884.57 |
| Town centre | Twin studio | St John’s Hall | £144 | £6,150.86 |
| Scholars Green | Single en-suite | Simon Senlis, William Carey, Spencer Perceval | £117 | £4,997.57 |
| Scholars Green | Twin en-suite | Simon Senlis, William Carey, Spencer Perceval | £97 | £4,143.29 |
| Scholars Green | Single studio | Simon Senlis | £154 | £6,578.00 |
Scholars Green is open only to students starting in September 2026 or January 2027. Because it is the cheapest site, it is worth checking first if budget matters most. Waterside’s large en-suite is about 14 square metres, with a small double bed, desk and wardrobe, and a kitchen and living area shared by 8 to 10 students. The university lists it as a 15-minute walk, 10-minute bus ride or 5-minute drive from the town centre.
What is included
- Bills: heating, lighting and water are included, and the large en-suite page also lists free Wi-Fi and utilities.
- Insurance: personal possessions cover through Howden Insurance, up to set limits.
- Semester breaks: you do not need to move out, as the contract runs for 42 weeks and 5 days.
- Deposit: the university says no deposit is required when applying for halls for September 2026.
Guarantee and how to apply
The guarantee applies to full-time first-year students, subject to eligibility criteria that the main page does not list, so read the guarantee page before relying on it. You apply for halls after you receive an invitation, and places are allocated first come, first served, so reply as soon as it arrives. To live with a friend, you must name each other in your applications and ideally exchange student ID numbers. International students should read the university’s guidance on living off campus before choosing private housing.
Halls or private housing?
| Question | University halls | Private flat or shared house |
|---|---|---|
| Bills | Heating, lighting, water and insurance included | Varies, so ask what the tenancy includes |
| Contract | 42 weeks and 5 days | Set by the landlord, so read the term and exit rules |
| Deposit | None for September 2026 halls | Usually required, and should be protected in an approved scheme |
| Support | University-run halls | Landlord or agent |
I have not listed individual private blocks, because I could not verify their prices and availability against the operators’ own pages. If you rent privately, view the property or a verified video tour, ask for the landlord’s licence details where required and never pay before you have a written contract. Students commonly search around the town centre and nearby neighbourhoods such as Abington, Semilong and Kingsthorpe. Treat those as search areas, not recommendations, and test the commute to your campus site. For nearby cities, see our guides to Coventry, Leicester and Luton, or browse all student accommodation in the United Kingdom.
FAQs about student accommodation in Northampton
How much do University of Northampton halls cost?
For 2026/27 the weekly price ranges from £97 (Scholars Green twin en-suite) to £213 (Waterside single studio).
Are first-year students guaranteed a place?
The university guarantees a place in halls to all full-time first-year students who meet its eligibility criteria.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Not when applying for halls for September 2026, according to the university.
Do I have to move out in the holidays?
No. The contract covers 42 weeks and 5 days, so you do not need to move out during semester breaks.
Which site is cheapest?
Scholars Green, from £97 a week for a twin en-suite. It is open only to students starting in September 2026 or January 2027.
Sources
- University of Northampton: accommodation fees
- University of Northampton: accommodation
- University of Northampton: Waterside large en-suite
All checked 19 October 2026.
