University Locks
University Locks is managed by ̽»¨Ö±²¥ and is located in ̽»¨Ö±²¥ city centre. It is just a two-minute walk away from our City Centre Campus, and there is a Co-Op store on the ground floor. It's ideal for people who want city living, security and a short walk to university.Ìý
Prices 2025/26*
Weekly: £165.84-£170.84
Total cost: £3,245.96-£8,457.84
Bills included
*Academic year
Room types
Two-bedroom flats with shared bathroom.
Single en-suite bedroom,Ìýor accessible en-suite bedroom in 5-8 person flat
Contract lengths
40-41 weeks standard. Single semester, Foundation Acting and 51 weeks also available.
From 6th September 2025
- BCU accommodation
- En suite (cluster flats)
- Three quarter beds
- Study/social space
- Music practice rooms**
- Laundry
- Wi-Fi
- Public areas cleaned
- Fully fitted kitchen
- Convenience store
- 24 hour security
- Bike racks
- Bills included
- ÌýAccessible rooms
- City Centre Wellbeing studio***
** Bookable for Royal ̽»¨Ö±²¥ Conservatoire Students
***Cost of classes applies
About University Locks
University Locks is ideal if you want to live close to campus and enjoy city life. Security is important and, in addition to 24-hour CCTV, security officers are on duty out of office hours and there is a secure door entry system.
The bright and airy rooms are fully furnished. In your en-suite bedroomÌýyou'll have a private shower, toilet and sink. In your 5 to 8 bedroom flat,Ìý²â´Ç³Ü'±ô±ô share aÌýkitchen and lounge/dining area and a TV with your flatmates. Two-bedroom flats are also available at University Locks. Each comes with a shared bathroom, kitchen and lounge/dining area with a TV.
We also have some adapted and accessible accommodation for students with physical and sensory impairments.
Car Parking
No parking is available.
Residents who hold a valid Blue Badge can apply for University Locks parking permit. Parking is only allowed when application is approved and a parking permit has been issued.
Cleaning
The lifts, stairwells and landings in each apartment are cleaned by contracted staff. However, cleaning of the apartment is the responsibility of the residents.
City Centre Wellbeing studio
The City Centre Wellbeing studio, located at University Locks, includes a timetable of exercise classes which are available to students from Monday – Saturday, 7am – 6:30pm. With our students physical wellbeing in mind, the studio has been designed as a relaxing space to take part in exercise classes such as Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Boxercise and much more. The timetable is periodically reviewed and updated by theÌýBCU Active team to reflect the needs of our student community.
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Prices, contract length and essential documents
UUK/GuildHE Accommodation Code of Practice
Where you live is probably the most important part of your university or college experience, especially in your first year. So it’s reassuring to know that when you move away from home for the first time, The Student Accommodation Code is there to protect your rights to a safe, good quality place to live.
The Student Accommodation Code has been developed by Universities UK and GuildHE to make sure you get the best out of your time living in university or college accommodation.

