Accommodation

Some students who live in or near London may be able to live at home whilst training with us, whilst others may need to move to London. We recognise that for many of our students, this will require them to live independently for the first time. If you accept an offer at Central, you will be given the opportunity to connect with other students within your cohort, so you can look for accommodation together as many of our students do.

We do not currently operate any housing or accommodation of our own, however we are pleased to have various local student accommodation sites available within close proximity to the school.

Below, you can find the four most popular student accommodation sites for our students, followed by other options available to our students.

Please note, when looking at potential accommodation it’s important you consider:

  1. It is the student’s and their parents/guardians’ responsibility to secure accommodation.
  2. Please always ask to see the accommodation’s safeguarding policy.
    We encourage you and your parents / guardians to enquire about the accommodation’s safeguarding to ensure that you feel comfortable and happy with the protocols and support in place. If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns, you can contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead jo.hurst@csbschool.co.uk

Any prices listed on this page are approximate and all pricing should be checked on the accommodation sites’ own website.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact our Admissions team at admissions@csbschool.co.uk

 

Friendship House

Currently, our most popular student accommodation with 50% of students residing here in 2024-25.

  • Address: 3 Belvedere Place, London SE1 0AD
  • Age requirement: 16+ (students must state they are studying at Central when applying)
  • Distance from school: 14-minute walk
  • Nearest stations: Southwark, Borough, Elephant & Castle
  • Price: From £168.00 per week
  • Deposit: 1 week’s rent
  • Room type/s: Shared and single rooms available
  • Tenancy dates: Flexible

  • Key features include:

    • Central students can be allocated rooms either together or next to each other
    • 24-hour security and staff presence
    • Access to gym (included in the cost)
    • Study area
    • Water garden
    • TV Room
    • Rent due on a weekly basis

    Click on the following links for virtual tours:

    Residence Tour | Room Tour

    Friendship House accept bookings all year round. Whilst current residents will be given priority booking for the following academic year, early application is advised. If you intend on booking a room before you have been offered  a place at Central, please refer to the site’s cancellation policy.

Manna Ash

Another popular choice for our current students.

  • Address: 8-16 Pocock St, London SE1 0BW
  • Age requirement: 16+
  • Distance from school: 8-minute walk
  • Nearest stations: Southwark
  • Price: From £351 per week
  • Deposit: £400
  • Room type/s: En-suite rooms and studios available
  • Tenancy dates: 2 September 2025 for roughly 50 weeks

Key features include:

  • Central students can be allocated rooms in the same flat
  • 24-hour security and staff presence
  • Rent can be paid in agreed instalments
  • Refurbished in 2019 with brand new refitted bedrooms
  • External mental health support available (Health Assured)

Click here for a 360 virtual tour.

Bookings open in November 2024.

IQ Paris Gardens

Closest student accommodation to school, located next door.

  • Address: 6 Paris Garden, London, SE1 8ND
  • Age requirement: 16+ (students must state they are studying at Central when applying)
  • Distance from school: Next door
  • Nearest stations: Southwark, London Waterloo East
  • Price: From £442 per week
  • Deposit: £420 (booking fee) which is deducted from first rent payment
  • Room type/s: En-suite rooms and studios available
  • Tenancy dates: Mid September for 51 weeks

Key features include:

  • 24-hour security and staff presence
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Private dining room and lounge
  • Cinema and karaoke room
  • Gym available
  • Rent paid in 4 instalments spread throughout the year

Virtual tour available here.

Herbal Hill Studios

A popular accommodation choice in the past when the school was located in Farringdon.

  • Address: 8 Herbal Hill, Farringdon, London, EC1R 5EJ
  • Age requirement: 16+ (students must state they are studying at Central when applying)
  • Distance from school: 18-minute public transport or 30-minute walk
  • Nearest stations: Farringdon, Kings Cross
  • Price: Please contact directly
  • Deposit: Reservation fee of 1 weeks rent and 2-week security deposit
  • Room type/s: Single, double and studio rooms available
  • Tenancy dates: Mid September for 44-51 weeks

Key features include:

  • Gym available onsite
  • Communal area including TV
  • Staff onsite 24/7

Virtual tour available here.

Other Suggestions

1

Unite Students – Walmsley Studios
218 St John St,
London EC1V 4AT

Nearest Tube: Angel, Farringdon
Distance to Central: 20-30 minutes by bus

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2

IQ Shoreditch
2 Silicon Wy, East Rd,
London N1 6AT

Nearest Tube: Old Street
Distance to Central: 25 minutes by tube

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3

IQ Aldgate
66 Commercial Rd,
London E1 1LP

Nearest Tube: Aldgate East
Distance to Central: 25 minutes by tube

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4

IQ Hoxton
67 Kingsland Rd,
London E2 8FN

Nearest Tube: Hoxton Overground
Distance to Central: 30 minutes by public transport

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5

AXO Islington
556 Holloway Rd,
London N7 6JP

Nearest Tube: Archway, Upper Holloway Overground
Distance to Central: 40 minutes by tube

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6

Unite Students – Blithehale Court
10 Witan St,
London E2 6FG

Nearest Tube:
Distance to Central: 30 minutes by tube

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7

Unite Students – Stratford One
2101, R.C, 1 International Way,
London E20 1GS

Nearest Tube: Stratford
Distance to Central: 35 minutes by tube

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8

The Valentine
27-37 Perth Rd,
Gants Hill,
Ilford IG2 6BX

Nearest Tube: Gants Hill
Distance to Central: 45 minutes by tube

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9

IQ Bankside
51 Ewer St,
London SE1 0NR

Nearest Tube: Southwark
Distance to Central: 8 minute walk

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10

Drapery Plaza,
65 Leman St, Whitechapel,
London, E1 8EU
Nearest Tub: Aldgate East
Distance to Central: 25 minutes by tube

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11

Arbour House,
1 Sebastian Street,
London, EC1V 0HF
Nearest Tube: Angel
Distance to Central: 25-30 minutes by bus

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12

Holland House,
53 Eccleston Square,
Pimlico, London, SW1V 1PG
Nearest Tube: Victoria
Distance to Central: 25-30 minutes by tube

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