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Shoreditch is one of the best-connected and most distinctive places to live in London, sitting in Zone 1 with Old Street station a short walk from bo…

Shoreditch is one of the best-connected and most distinctive places to live in London, sitting in Zone 1 with Old Street station a short walk from both properties on the page. For students who want to be somewhere with a genuine character of its own, easy access to universities across the city, and a neighbourhood that never runs out of things to do, it is worth serious consideration. Find your student accommodation in Shoreditch and see what living here is really like.

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iQ Shoreditch

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iQ Student Accommodation

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£438.00 per week

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Student accommodation in Shoreditch

For students who want to be as close as possible to Old Street and the heart of the neighbourhood, iQ Shoreditch on Silicon Way is a two-minute walk from the station and offers a wide range of room types including en-suites, studios and larger apartments. The building has a gym, cinema room, shuffleboard lounge, sky lounge with city views and a courtyard, with all bills included. It is one of the larger student developments in east London and suits students who want a strong social community alongside good facilities.

Scape Shoreditch on Brunswick Place is studios only, making it a better fit for students who want their own fully self-contained space. It is a three-minute walk from Old Street station, has a gym, cinema, rooftop terrace and communal lounge, and is particularly popular with students at City, University of London and UAL, both of which are within walking distance. Bills are included and no guarantor is required.

Shoreditch at a glance

Shoreditch sits in Zone 1, with Old Street station just minutes from both properties, putting the Northern line, National Rail services and the wider London network right on the doorstep

Liverpool Street station is around a 10-minute walk away, giving access to the Elizabeth line and making destinations from Heathrow to Canary Wharf and Stratford straightforward

The neighbourhood is one of London’s most recognisable for street art, with Brick Lane, Rivington Street and Great Eastern Street all within easy walking distance and the murals constantly changing

Brick Lane itself has Sunday markets, vintage clothing, some of the best curry houses in London, and Beigel Bake, a 24-hour bakery that has been an East End institution for decades

Columbia Road Flower Market on Sundays is one of those London experiences that stays with you, with the surrounding independent shops and cafés making it a genuinely good morning out

Boxpark on Bethnal Green Road is a five-minute walk away, with independent food vendors and retail units in a converted shipping container development that works as both a lunch spot and an evening hangout

The Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane houses markets, independent shops, gallery spaces and regular events throughout the year

XOYO on Cowper Street is one of London’s most respected clubs, with a booking policy that consistently delivers quality across house, techno and live music nights on two floors

The Queen of Hoxton on Curtain Road has a rooftop bar with city views and a basement club night programme

Dishoom on Boundary Street is one of the more beloved restaurants in this part of London, and the queue outside most evenings tells you everything you need to know

Getting around from Shoreditch

Shoreditch is genuinely well connected, and the combination of Old Street, Shoreditch High Street Overground and the short walk to Liverpool Street means most of London is within straightforward reach.

By Tube

Old Street is on the Northern line and is the closest station to both properties, a two to three-minute walk away. Southbound, it connects quickly to Bank, London Bridge and the City. Northbound, you reach Angel and King’s Cross in minutes. It is also served by National Rail services, which run through the station and connect to destinations further afield.

By Overground

Shoreditch High Street station on the London Overground is around a 10 to 12-minute walk from the properties and is one of the most useful stations in east London. It connects to Dalston, Hackney, Whitechapel, Canada Water and Crystal Palace to the south, and links in with the Elizabeth line at Whitechapel. For students at Queen Mary University of London, the Overground to Whitechapel is the most direct route.

By foot and bus

Liverpool Street station is about a 10-minute walk and opens up the Elizabeth line, the Central line, and the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith and City lines, making the whole of central London easily reachable. There are also numerous bus routes along Old Street and Great Eastern Street for getting around without the Tube.

Universities near Shoreditch

Shoreditch is particularly well suited to students at City, University of London and Bayes Business School, both of which are around a 10-minute walk from Old Street station. UAL’s London College of Fashion on Curtain Road is around 12 minutes on foot, making Shoreditch one of the closest places in London to live for students on that course.

For students at UCL in Bloomsbury, the Northern line from Old Street gets you there in around 20 minutes, which is a comfortable commute by London standards. Queen Mary University of London is accessible in a similar timeframe via the Overground to Whitechapel. LSE and King’s College London are around 25 to 30 minutes away by tube, both very manageable from a Zone 1 base. London Metropolitan University is around 15 minutes away by bus or the National Rail service from Old Street.

The honest answer is that Shoreditch works well for students across a wide range of London universities, but it is particularly strong for those at City, Bayes, UAL and UCL. The premium over living further out reflects the Zone 1 location and the quality of transport connections, and for students who will be commuting across the city regularly, it often pays for itself in time and convenience.

Student accommodation in Shoreditch FAQs

How much does student accommodation in Shoreditch cost?

Student accommodation in Shoreditch sits at the higher end of the London market, reflecting the Zone 1 location and the quality of facilities typically on offer. Bills are usually included in private student developments in the area, which is worth factoring in when comparing prices across different parts of the city. For students who will be commuting regularly, the time and travel cost savings of living centrally can offset the higher weekly rent.

Which universities are closest to Shoreditch?

The closest are City, University of London and Bayes Business School, both around a 10-minute walk from Old Street. UAL London College of Fashion on Curtain Road is around 12 minutes on foot. UCL is around 20 minutes by tube, Queen Mary is around 20 minutes by Overground, and LSE and King’s College London are around 25 to 30 minutes by tube.

What Tube lines serve Shoreditch?

Old Street station is on the Northern line and is also served by National Rail. Shoreditch High Street station, a 10 to 12-minute walk away, is on the London Overground. Liverpool Street, around 10 minutes on foot, gives access to the Elizabeth line, Central line, and Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith and City lines.

Is Shoreditch a good place to live as a student?

It is one of the better places in London to live as a student if you want a neighbourhood with a genuine identity and excellent transport links. The street art, markets, food scene and nightlife all contribute to it being somewhere that never gets dull, and the Zone 1 location means you are well placed for getting around the city for lectures, internships and everything else.

Is Shoreditch expensive compared to other parts of London?

Student accommodation in Shoreditch is at the higher end of the London market because of the Zone 1 location. That said, bills are included in both properties on this page, and the time saved on commuting compared to living further out is worth considering. For students with busy schedules across multiple campuses or who will be doing work placements, the convenience often justifies the cost.

What is Shoreditch known for?

Shoreditch is known for its street art scene, its markets, its independent food and drink culture, and its nightlife. Brick Lane and Columbia Road are the two most iconic weekend destinations in the area. It has a long history as a creative neighbourhood and still attracts a mix of students, artists, tech workers and long-term residents, which gives it a more layered character than many other parts of inner London.