About Oxford
According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), Oxford is very popular among students. Students enjoy staying in Oxford. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Oxford:
Undergraduate: 19.6%
Postgraduate: 53.8%
Doctoral: 52.9%
The proportion of international students in Oxford has been increasing steadily over the past few years due to a number of factors, including the growing reputation of Oxford’s universities, the increasing globalisation of higher education, and the UK government's policy of encouraging international students to study in the UK.
Popular Student Accommodation Areas in Oxford
Oxford has several areas that are student-friendly. They all offer a vibrant and diverse life for students to explore and get used to different cultures. These neighbourhoods usually affect the cost of public transportation fares. The further you travel from the city centre, the higher the fare.
Popular Oxford areas among university students are Jericho, Summertown, and East Oxford. There are a few things to keep in mind while searching for the perfect student area to stay in, including transportation, cost, and amenities.
Students living in Jericho will be near Somerville College, Exeter College, Oxford Brookes University, and Oxford University. The purpose-built student accommodation options would cost around £250-£500/week.
Travel time from Jericho to the city centre by different modes of transportation:
Bus - 15-20 minutes
Bike - 10-15 minutes
Car - 5-10 minutes
Walking - 20-30 minutes
Students living in Summertown would pay around £250-£500/week. Nearby universities include Exeter College and Oxford Brookes University.
Travel time from Summertown to the city centre by different modes of transportation:
Bus - 10-15 minutes
Bike - 10-15 minutes
Car - 5-10 minutes
Walking - 20-30 minutes
Students living in East Oxford would pay around £250/£500week. Nearby universities include Oxford Brookes University, Exeter College, and Oxford University.
Travel time from East Oxford to the city centre by different modes of transportation:
Bus - 15-20 minutes
Bike - 10-15 minutes
Car - 5-10 minutes
Walking - 20-30 minutes
Best Student Accommodation in Oxford
Oxford has a vast choice of student room options, and students can explore different areas in Oxford in proximity to their colleges and budgets.
Popular student housing in Oxford that provide almost every room type are Student Castle Oxford, The Spireworks, The Mews, and The Park.
Discover Student Room Types in Oxford (Approx. £400 - £2,987/ month)
The purpose-built student accommodation in Oxford typically includes a variety of amenities and features included in the bills; it varies from high-speed Wi-Fi to on-site gyms according to the provider's terms and conditions. But broadly, we suggest a student should consider budget, needs, and preferences while making decisions.
Here, we have categorised the room types given below based on preferences and budgets to help you in your decision-making.
Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Oxford:
These cost around £400- £700 per month on average and are recommended for comfortable sharing space students. Typically, such properties are houses or apartments.
Shared room
Amenities: Self-contained apartments with multiple bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens
Summertown’s average rent: £620/month
East Oxford’s average rent: £620/month
Jericho’s average rent: £600/month
Triple/Quadruple rooms
Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens
Summertown’s average rent: £500/month
East Oxford’s average rent: £400/month
Jericho’s average rent: £500/month
Entire place
Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens
Summertown’s average rent: £1,800-£4,500/month
East Oxford’s average rent: £1,680-£4,200/month
Jericho’s average rent: £1,860-£4,725/month
Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Oxford with privacy: These rooms cost around £300 to £500 per month.
Student Single Room
Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens
Summertown’s average rent: £740/month
East Oxford’s average rent: £650/month
Jericho’s average rent: £640/month
Student-shared Flats
Amenities: Private Bedrooms in shared houses or flats, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens
Summertown’s average rent: £740/month
East Oxford’s average rent: £650/month
Jericho’s average rent: £610/month
Student Twin Rooms
Amenities: One room with two single beds, a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen
Summertown’s average rent: £740/month
East Oxford’s average rent: £690/month
Jericho’s average rent: £670/month
4. Student Double Room
- Summertown’s average rent: £640/month
- East Oxford’s average rent: £590/month
- Jericho’s average rent: £570/month
- Amenities: One bedroom with a double bed, a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen
Room Type 3: Oxford student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and proximity to the city centre cost around £500 to £900 per month.
Oxford Student Flats
Amenities: Private bedrooms, private bathrooms, and private kitchens
Summertown’s average rent: £1,040/month
East Oxford’s average rent: £2,090/month
Jericho’s average rent: £2,070/month
Browse through Oxford student flats, such as Student Castle Oxford.
Oxford Student En-Suite Rooms
Amenities: Single bedrooms, private bathrooms, and shared kitchens
Summertown’s average rent: £600/month
East Oxford’s average rent: £460/month
Jericho’s average rent: £570/month
Browse through students' en-suits in Oxford, such as The Mews and The Park.
Oxford Student Studios
Amenities: private bedrooms, private bathrooms, and private kitchens
Summertown’s average rent: £900/month
East Oxford’s average rent: £760/month
Jericho’s average rent: £670/month
Browse through students' studios in Oxford, such as Student Castle Oxford, The Spireworks, and The Mews.
Room Type 4: Students who prefer amenities over budget
- Student penthouses in Oxford cost around £2,285-£2,987 per month. The Park in Oxford provides a penthouse starting at £630 per week.
These are suitable for students who prefer to have private bedrooms, a private balcony, a terrace, spacious rooms, and a top floor.
Cost of Living in Oxford for Students (Approx. £440 - £790)
It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall, apart from your Oxford student accommodation rent, other expenses cannot be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Oxford as a student:
Food: £220-£350/month on average.
We suggest buying groceries that cost around £130/month and cooking your own meal.
Shop from grocery stores such as Iceland, Aldi, and Lidl, as well as larger chains like Tesco and Sainsbury's. They have some specific days for students' discounts.
Transportation: £90-£180/month on average
Use Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel. A single bus ticket costs £2.50. A one-week pass costs £21.50. Students can also purchase a discounted bus pass for £14.90 per week.
Taxis are also available. The average cost of a taxi ride in Oxford is around £10.
Walking is always an option if you enjoy it. It’s free, which will help you save money.
Kitchen Essentials: Market worth around £20-£50.
Some properties do not provide utensils. In that case, students can check online, and some websites provide utensils at discounted prices for students from market prices.
Former students generally leave their kitchen essentials on the property while leaving the city due to airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friend's circle and reuse the stuff.
Bedding Essentials: Market worth around £60-£100.
Only a few providers include bedding packs in their tenants' bills or offers. Otherwise, after move-in, students have to buy on their own.
Due to airport luggage weight restrictions, former students generally leave their bedding essentials on the property while leaving the city. You can find someone in your friend's circle and reuse the stuff.
Bathroom Essentials: Market worth around £30-£60.
While booking a student room, the focus remains on whether it has shared or private bathrooms, but forget about bathroom essentials. Students can check online, where some websites provide discounted prices from market prices.
Cleaning Essentials: Market worth around £20- £50
