Our Chapel Heights student accommodation in Durham perfectly complements the charming North East England city it calls home.
Our Chapel Heights student accommodation in Durham perfectly complements the charming North East England city it calls home.
With a reputation for scenic views and vibrant university culture, Durham is a great place to live and study. It's well-connected too, with direct train links and an international airport less than 30 minutes away.
Enjoy modern studio rooms with student-friendly social spaces and facilities at Chapel Heights, all within easy reach of the city centre and university life.
Get ready to feel right at home at Chapel Heights.
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Each property hosts regular events, with something to suit everyone!
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Connect with ease, thanks to high-speed Wi-Fi in every room.
Contents insurance
All of our tenancies come with contents insurance from Endsleigh.
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Frequently asked questions
Although it's quite a compact city, there are many popular student areas in Durham. Additional to on-campus living and the city centre, some popular areas include the Viaduct, Neville's Cross, Bailey, Gilesgate and more. Chapel Heights student accommodation is located close to Gilesgate and, in keeping with Durham's general sense of charm, is known for its welcoming atmosphere and has nearby shops, places to eat and other amenities.
Durham is a relatively expensive place to live for students, when compared to other cities in the UK. However, the cost can vary, as in any other city, depending on your accommodation and lifestyle choices. Chapel Heights provides room rates with all bills included for the duration of your stay, helping you to keep costs down and manage your outgoings from month to month.
Durham has attracted many students to the city thanks to its high-ranking university and world-renowned research. Beyond the academic side though, there's plenty to be enjoyed in a city that offers everything from lush countryside and history-buff heritage, through to buzzing nightlife and friendly locals. Prepare to be charmed.
Yes, you can. We don’t have postgraduate-only accommodation in Durham but we do have a selection of rooms for you to choose from. Our studio rooms are popular with some postgraduate students as they have their own private bathroom and kitchen. Learn more about our postgraduate accommodation.
Yes, we offer short-term student accommodation at a few of our properties. So you’ll have the chance to experience student life to the full, whether you’re staying for one semester or two. Learn more about our short-term student accommodation.
Congratulations! You’ve got a place on a course through clearing and you’re going to university; but what happens next?
Well, the first thing you need to do is accept the offer of study sent to you by the university. You’ll need to do this via UCAS. Once this is done and it’s all confirmed, you’ll also need to let your student finance provider know if there are any changes to your original application, such as a change in the university you’re attending, the course you’re studying, and the length of the course.
It’s also important that you find and confirm your accommodation. Options for last minute accommodation can be limited, so let us help you take away the stress. At Student Roost, we have accommodation in 21 UK cities. Upgrade your student living and become a part of our student community.
Wondering what you can expect from student life in Durham? With Chapel Heights as your base, you can enjoy the best of everything it has to offer.
As a city, Durham is quite compact, which means wherever you are you won’t miss the cathedral and castle on the skyline! If you’re up to exploring, try visiting these historic sites up close.
Start at the Durham Cathedral and explore this Unesco World Heritage Site; you can spend the best part of a day learning all about the cathedral, castle, and surrounding city. You might be surprised to hear that Durham Castle is actually part of one of the university’s college buildings, so you won’t have to go far to see the stunning architecture.
Nature lovers will be delighted to hear that there are more than a few green spaces around Durham to stretch those legs. You might not think that you’ll find a waterfall nearby to your uni but head to the Durham Dales to see the High Force waterfall with your own eyes – all 70 feet of it! It’s a thing of beauty and, while you're there, keep your eyes peeled for roe deer and rabbits too. Also worth a visit is the Botanic Garden (part of Durham University) with glasshouses full of tropical plants and wildlife.
If shopping is more your (shopping) bag, try popping to The Riverwalk for browsing, a cinema and views across the River Wear. For all your brunch needs, visit Treats Tea Room for hearty cooked breakfasts and Instagram-ready pancakes.
Looking to experience the city's famous theatres and bars? Fishtank is a great place to find live music for students. For a proper student night out, head to Klute and carry on a years-long rite-of-passage for Durham students. If you’re after something more lively, Newcastle nightlife is only a 15-minute train ride away!
Durham offers the best of both worlds: home to both the city bustle and peaceful and relaxing nature walks. You’ll find that Durham really is a diverse place, with lots of things on offer for students. Check out our Durham student city guide for more tips and must-see attractions!
Wondering what you can expect from student life in Durham? With Chapel Heights as your base, you can enjoy the best of everything it has to offer.
As a city, Durham is quite compact, which means wherever you are you won’t miss the cathedral and castle on the skyline! If you’re up to exploring, try visiting these historic sites up close.
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