Student accommodation in Battersea

Offering modern living spaces in one of London’s vibrant and developing areas, Battersea is great for students. Close to several universities, well-connected by public transport and surrounded by riverside parks, cultural venues and the iconic Battersea Power Station.

At urbanest, we offer a range of student accommodation in King’s Cross, all with modern and high-quality facilities such as an on-site gym, study space and social spaces.

At urbanest Battersea student accommodation, we offer a few different rooms, whether you’re looking for a standard room or a studio:

• Private and en-suite rooms:  Your own bedroom, bathroom, and work area with a shared kitchen and lounge area for 3-6 people.
• Shared rooms: Twin rooms accommodate two people and are shared with 6-11 students.
• Studio apartments: Your own private bedroom, bathroom, work area, kitchen and lounge.
• Luxury studio apartments and penthouses: Studios on higher floors offer your own space and stunning views.

Our rooms have a desk and chair for work, a memory foam mattress bed, plenty of storage space, high-speed Wi-Fi, and underfloor heating. They also feature a luxury shower room and large kitchens with a fridge, freezer, hob, microwave/grill, fan oven, and dishwasher.

Alongside spacious and high-quality rooms, you’ll have access to 24/7 on-site support teams, safe electronic key fob entry systems and CCTV, ensuring your safety. Inside our Battersea student accommodation, you’ll also find laundry rooms, a gym, communal relaxing areas, study rooms, and even bike storage.

Furthermore, urbanest Battersea is one of our most energy-efficient rooms available. Constructed to Passivhaus standards, all of our Battersea student flats provide sustainable heating, cooling, and air filtration. Keeping you comfortable all year round, and air quality is better, great for those who suffer from allergies.

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At urbanest, you can request to live with your friends or a partner in any of our rooms. If you don’t have anyone to room with, we can assign roommates and choose preferences such as female-only, mixed-sex, undergraduate or postgraduate only. While we can’t guarantee who your roommates will be, we will try to adhere to your preferences when assigning our student rooms at Battersea.

Of course, if you choose to live alone in our studio apartments, you won’t need to share your space with roommates.

Our student accommodation in Battersea is located on 5 Palmerston Way, SW8 4aq, close to a few art universities, and near Battersea Power Station, so you can easily get the tube or the train to connect to all of London’s major universities. Here are the closest universities to our Battersea student halls:

• Royal College of Art (Battersea Campus): 10-15 minute walk (1 mile)
• Royal Academy of Dance: 25 minute walk or 15 minutes by train (2 miles)
• Imperial College London: 30 minute walk or 15 minutes by train (2.5 miles
• Chelsea College of Arts: 35 minute walk or 20 minutes by train (2.5 miles)
• University for the Creative Arts: 25 minutes by train (3.5 miles)
• London South Bank University: 25 minutes by train (4 miles)
• King’s College London: 25 minutes by train (4.5 miles)
• LSE: 25 minutes by train (4.7 miles)
• University of Westminster: 30 minutes by train (5 miles)
• University College London: 35 minutes by train (5.2 miles)
• University of Roehampton: 35 minutes by train (6 miles)

Can’t find your university? Read our London University List to find your nearest accommodation option.

Near our student accommodation in Battersea, you’ll find several local amenities including:

• Transport: It’s easy to get around Battersea with numerous bus stations and bicycle hire. As well as the Northern Tube at Battersea Power Station being a 5-minute walk away, and the national rail and underground just 10 minutes away. If you need help, check out Your Guide To Navigating Zone 1 London.
• Supermarkets: Local supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s Local, Waitrose, Tesco Express, and Marks & Spencer’s, are all within a 10-minute walk.
• Medical: Your nearest GP practice, South Battersea Medical Centre, is a 10-minute walk from Superdrug and Boots pharmacies, which are within a 5 to 10-minute walk.

You can also find your local Battersea Police Station and Battersea Park Post Office within 5-10 minutes, along with libraries, restaurants, cafes, and shopping centres.

Battersea is perfect for students, offering a vibrant riverside area of London. With its mix of modern developments, cultural venues, and green spaces, staying in Battersea student accommodation offers a balance of city life and relaxation.

• Tourist attractions: Featuring the iconic Battersea Power Station, a famous former coal-fired power station built in the 1930s, now a modern shopping centre. You can also find Battersea Park zoo, the Pump House Gallery, Chelsea’s cultural spots, and regular art pop-ups in Circus West Village.
• Green spaces: Battersea Park is widely known as one of London’s finest green areas, with riverside walks, sports facilities, picnic spots, and gardens. The Thames River Path also provides scenic routes.
• Shopping and dining: Find over 100 shops at Battersea Power Station, boutique stores at Circus West Village, and various riverside cafes and restaurants. Nearby areas like Clapham Junction or Chelsea offer various street food markets and upscale dining.
• Entertainment: Battersea regularly hosts art fairs, food festivals, and night markets. You can also find The Turbine Theatre, live music at the Magic Garden, pop-up cinemas, and the West End, easily accessible via the Northern Line.
• Networking: Battersea Power Station is nearby, with many start-ups, creative agencies, and co-working spaces, making it a great spot for students interested in design, media, and tech.

Read more: Things To Do In Battersea

We offer student accommodation in Battersea for anyone, whether you’re an international student or UK student, and enquiring with us is easy! You can book a room using our easy room finding service. If you wish to see our rooms in person, you can arrange a viewing beforehand.

Have any questions? View our student accommodation FAQs or contact us today.