£331
17
22
45
357
2 bed
NOTTING HILL, W11 Central London Kensington and Chelsea
Z2
£226-286
studio
£301-361
1 bed
£369-429
2 bed
£673-733
2 bed
Imperial students living here
Travel times in minutes
13
10
10
8
20
25
11
16
studio
£418-478
1 bed
£604-664
2 bed
101
Imperial students living here
PADDINGTON, W2 West London Westminster
KENSINGTON, W8 West London Kensington and Chelsea
Z1/2
Travel times in minutes
1 bed
£281-341
Z1
Under £301
Travel times in minutes
21
32
65
60+
Imperial students living here
St Mary’s Campus
Z1
Travel times in minutes
15
13
28
32
1012
Charing Cross Campus
Imperial students living here
South Kensington Campus
Average rent pw
W
10
31
30
30
26
55
60+
1714 Imperial students living here
studio
£350-410
1 bed
£439-499
2 bed
0
3
0
7
134
Imperial students living here
£245-305
studio
£332-392
1 bed
£428-488
25
25
41
60+
211
Imperial students living here
2 bed
28
47
19
20
Bakerloo
Hammersmith & City
Central
Jubilee
Circle
Metropolitan
District
Northern
Piccadilly
studio
£332-392
1 bed
£407-467
2 bed
811
Imperial students living here
PUTNEY, SW15 South West London Wandsworth Travel times in minutes
Tube line key:
£265-325
24
26
55
60+
£275-335
studio
£347-407
1 bed
£450-510
2 bed
733
Imperial students living here
FULHAM, SW6 South West London Hammersmith and Fulham
Z2/3
Travel times in minutes
18
15
25
45
London Overground National Rail
studio
£433-493
1 bed
£581-641
2 bed
704 Imperial students living here
Z2
Travel times in minutes
DISCLAIMER The figures in this area guide are accurate as of February 2022 and are sourced from the following: London rent figures: www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/housing-and-land/renting/london-rents-map Travel times: Google Maps, distance from the tube/train station of each area to South Kensington campus. Student numbers: Imperial College London Registry.
11
7
20
20
£270-330
studio
£347-407
1 bed
£448-508
2 bed
243
Imperial students living here
BATTERSEA, SW11 South London Wandsworth
EARLS COURT, SW5 West London Kensington and Chelsea
Victoria Waterloo & City
£351-411
Average rent pw
8
Transport for London fare zone
£402-462
studio
£507-567
1 bed
£705-765
2 bed
Z1
£306-366
studio
£392-452
1 bed
£494-554
2 bed
Z1
£321-381
studio
£464-524
1 bed
£713-773
2 bed
Travel times in minutes
Average rent pw
Travel time by bike
Z2
Travel time by bus
Z2
Average rent pw
Travel time by train/tube
Z2
CHELSEA, SW3 West London Kensington and Chelsea
0
Imperial students living here
2 bed
Travel times in minutes
Z2
17
116
£570-630
WATERLOO, SE1 Central London Lambeth
18
Average rent pw
Rent prices vary from area to area and is cheaper in areas further away from the centre of London. The map above gives you an idea of rent costs across London. The amounts above are average rent prices for a one bed flat per week.
1 bed
Travel times in minutes
£276-336
Travel times in minutes
£381-441
SOUTH KENSINGTON, SW7 West London Kensington and Chelsea
HAMMERSMITH, W6 West London Hammersmith and Fulham Royal Brompton Campus
studio
Travel times in minutes
18
Z3
Travel times in minutes
£324-384
CAMDEN, NW1 North London Camden
WEST KENSINGTON, W14 West London Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith and White City Campus
Average rent pw
£575-635
Imperial students living here
£471-531
561
Average rent pw
1 bed
studio
ACTON TOWN, W3 Central London Ealing
740
Chelsea and Westmister Campus
£459-529
395
£263-323
Average rent pw
23
studio
Average rent pw
2 bed
Average rent pw
£392-452
Imperial students living here
£330-390
Average rent pw
£392
1 bed
Travel times in minutes
Average rent pw
£433
£312-372
123
SHEPHERD’S BUSH, W12 West London Hammersmith and Fulham
Imperial students living here
£501+
studio
Average rent pw
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£259-319
Z1/2
Travel times in minutes
25
19
30
48
Average rent pw
We have calculated the median rent per week, as well as travel options to South Kensington campus in order to help you choose an area which best suits your needs.
Imperial students living here
Average rent pw
Whether you are after leafy parks, vibrant nightlife or international cuisine, London has it all. We recommend that you research the different areas to find your perfect fit. To help you get started we have identified the top 16 most popular areas for our students to live.
840
Average rent pw
Which area is best for you?
Z1
£327-387
studio
£425-485
1 bed
£560-620
2 bed
WEST BROMPTON, SW10 West London Kensington and Chelsea
Z2
Travel times in minutes
15
9
23
26
Z2
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Does the landlord provide lawn cutting? Does the landlord provide window cleaning?
Does the landlord include anything else as part of the rent (water bills/internet etc)? Are the drains clear?
Are the wooden window frames or fences safe and free from rot?
Are there enough bathrooms for the number of housemates?
Furniture
Has the house got enough furniture for the number of housemates sharing?
Is there enough space in the kitchen to store food?
Is all the furniture in good condition? Are ground floor curtains thick enough to not be seen through?
Location
Is transport to and from College (including by foot) accessible?
Are there shops and services nearby?
Outside
Is the furniture fire resistant? Does the shower work properly? Even the hot water tap?
Is the heating in the house adequate?
Are ground floor windows lockable?
Do all the taps work?
Does the cooker work?
Do the sinks drain? Plumbing
Are all the gas/electric appliances safety tested?
Is the toilet leak-free? Is the house free from signs of pests/rodents (such as droppings)? Can you open all exit doors from the inside?
Security
Will you be provided with equipment to keep it clean? Cleaning
If there was a fire in the main hallway, could you still escape?
Are external doors fitted with strong, secure locks?
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Does the roof look in good condition? 2
Are the gutters/walls free from plants growing inside? 1
Key Areas
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Properties I’ve viewed
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Where to look? Imperial Home Solutions Search properties available with private landlords and look out for rooms and flatshares listed by Imperial students on the dedicated message board. www.imperialhomesolutions.co.uk General websites and forums Look out for properties on: ▸ studentrooms.co.uk ▸ spareroom.co.uk ▸ gumtree.com Estate agents Advertise properties through their own agencies, or they will place adverts on property listing websites such as: ▸ findaproperty.com ▸ rightmove.co.uk ▸ zoopla.co.uk Student noticeboards Check with your hall, Students’ Union and departments for notices. Also look for posts from other Imperial students on College Facebook pages.
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Search properties with private landlords, Estate Agents and Private Halls providers
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AREA GUIDE FRONT JUNE JULY AUGUST This is a good time to look at estate agents; they will have a better idea of what will be available in September and October.
Come along to our housing events. Meet local estate agents, speak with accommodation experts and learn about house hunting dos and don’ts, contracts, deposits and much more.
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Our Rent Guarantor Scheme Are you looking to rent private accommodation and need a UK guarantor? Imperial can help you out. What is a guarantor? A guarantor agrees to guarantee the payment of your rent to a landlord/agent in the event that you cannot meet your financial obligations. Many landlords require a UK-based guarantor; some international students may encounter difficulties with this requirement. To support this requirement, the College, via the Student Accommodation Office, can act as a UK-based guarantor for Imperial students who may need one when securing their rental of private accommodation. Find out if you are eligible: imperial.ac.uk/ accommodation/rent-guarantor
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