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Osney Ln, Oxford OX1 1TE, United Kingdom
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Student Castle Oxford
Student Castle Oxford Student Accommodation
Choosing student accommodation in Oxford means thinking about more than the distance to university. Rent, room size, transport, study space and the general setup of the property can all affect how comfortable your year will be. Student Castle Oxford gives students a range of room choices, from en-suite rooms to private studios and shared apartments, with the city centre and university campuses within easy reach.
The property also includes several shared facilities, while electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi are covered within the rent. For students who want a furnished place to live with useful facilities on site, Student Castle Oxford provides a practical option in the city.
About Student Castle Oxford
Student Castle Oxford offers different types of accommodation, so students can choose a setup based on how much space and privacy they need. En-suite rooms provide a private bedroom and bathroom with shared kitchen facilities, while studios come with their own kitchen and living space. Shared apartments are another option for students who prefer living with others.
All rooms are fully furnished. This means students moving to Oxford do not have to arrange the main furniture before moving in. The property also has shared areas for studying and spending time with other residents.
Study rooms and meeting rooms can be used for coursework, revision and group work. The common room and games facilities provide somewhere to take a break after classes. Regular events at the property also give residents opportunities to meet other students.
Student Castle Oxford Address & Location
Student Castle Oxford
Osney Lane
Oxford OX1 1TE
United Kingdom
The Student Castle Oxford address puts residents close to Oxford's city centre and within convenient reach of university buildings, shops, restaurants and transport links. Oxford Railway Station is nearby, while the city's bus network provides another way to travel around Oxford.
The location also works well for students who prefer walking or cycling. Several central destinations can be reached without relying on public transport for every journey.
Life at Student Castle Oxford
Living at Student Castle Oxford puts students close to many of the places they are likely to use during the academic year. The surrounding area has supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and places to spend time outside university.
Students can pick up groceries from supermarkets around Osney Lane, while nearby cafés provide places to grab coffee or meet friends. Westgate Oxford is also within reach for shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
Oxford's social side is easy to explore from the property. The Ship Inn provides a traditional pub setting, while restaurants such as Babylon offer another option for meals out with friends.
There are options for quieter days too. Botley Meadow gives students somewhere to walk or take a break from coursework, while Westgate Library provides an alternative study environment when working from your room becomes repetitive.
Students who like to exercise can visit PureGym Oxford Botley Road. John Radcliffe Hospital is also accessible when healthcare services are required.
Transport is another useful part of the location. Oxford Railway Station provides connections to London and other destinations, while Oxford Bus Station serves local and regional routes. Students can also walk or cycle around much of the city.
Why Choose Student Castle Oxford?
Student Castle Oxford gives students several accommodation choices alongside facilities that cover studying, socialising and everyday living.
Students choose the property for reasons including:
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Choice of en-suite rooms, studios and shared apartments.
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Fully furnished accommodation.
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Electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi included in the rent.
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Dedicated study rooms and meeting rooms.
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Common room and games facilities.
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Pool table and table football.
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Outdoor courtyards.
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Regular on-site social events.
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Secure bike storage.
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CCTV and secure door entry.
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Convenient access to Oxford's transport network.
The range of room types is useful for students with different budgets. Those who want a simpler shared setup can choose an en-suite room, while students who prefer more independence can consider a studio.
Room Types & Prices at Student Castle Oxford
Student Castle Oxford has a large selection of rooms, with prices varying according to the room type and facilities included.
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Room Type |
Weekly Rent |
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Bannister Lux |
From £171 |
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Wren Studio (Double) |
From £256 |
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Curtis 2 Bed Apartment |
From £265 |
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Palin Lux |
From £278 |
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Wilde Ensuite |
From £281 |
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Palin Ensuite with AC |
From £290 |
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Wilde Luxe Flat |
From £291 |
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Wilde Ensuite with AC |
From £301 |
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Lewis Ensuite with AC |
From £318 |
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Bannister Studio |
From £343 |
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Bannister Accessible Studio |
From £345 |
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Wren Studio |
From £358 |
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Bannister Studio with AC |
From £358 |
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Wren Studio with AC |
From £375 |
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Bannister Studio (Double) |
From £380 |
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Bannister Lux Studio (Double) |
From £456 |
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Fielding Twin |
From £458 |
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Fielding Twin Studio with AC |
From £478 |
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Wren Lux Studio (Double) |
From £485 |
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Larkin Twin Studio |
From £498 |
Prices can change according to availability and tenancy length.
The room selection covers a fairly wide range, from the Bannister Lux at £171 per week to the Larkin Twin Studio at £498 per week. Students can therefore compare different layouts before deciding how much space and privacy they want to pay for.
Every room is furnished, giving residents the main furniture needed for studying and everyday living from the start of their tenancy.
What's Included at Student Castle Oxford?
Several household costs are included in the rent at Student Castle Oxford. This can make it easier for students to work out their monthly spending before moving in.
Your rent includes:
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Electricity
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Gas
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Water
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High-speed Wi-Fi
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Fully furnished accommodation
Having these costs covered means students have fewer separate household payments to manage during the academic year.
Facilities at Student Castle Oxford
The facilities at Student Castle Oxford cover several parts of everyday student life. Students have areas for studying, spaces for socialising and practical features that support independent living.
Study Facilities
Students have access to dedicated study rooms and meeting rooms. These can be useful for individual revision, coursework or working on group projects without having to study in the bedroom.
Social & Communal Spaces
The property has several shared areas where residents can spend time outside their rooms.
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Common room
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Games room
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Pool table
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Table football
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Outdoor courtyards
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Regular on-site events
These spaces give students somewhere to relax between classes and meet other residents.
Bike Storage
Secure bike storage is available for students who cycle around Oxford. This can be useful in a city where cycling is a common way of getting between accommodation, university buildings and other parts of the city.
Security
Student Castle Oxford also provides basic security features for residents.
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CCTV monitoring
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Secure door entry
Universities Near Student Castle Oxford
Student Castle Oxford is within reach of several universities and colleges across the city. The distance varies depending on the campus, so the most convenient option will depend on where you study.
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University |
Distance |
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1.07 Miles |
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1.62 Miles |
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Oxford Brookes – Headington |
3.71 Miles |
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SAE Institute – Oxford |
4.11 Miles |
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Ruskin College |
4.49 Miles |
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Oxford Brookes – Harcourt Hill |
5.09 Miles |
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Oxford Brookes – Wheatley |
10.75 Miles |
The University of Oxford is 1.62 miles away, while Oxford House College is even closer at 1.07 miles. Oxford Brookes has several campuses, which explains the wider range of distances in the table.
Student Castle Oxford Clearing
Clearing can make the search for accommodation more time-sensitive, particularly if your university place is confirmed later than expected. Students looking at the Oxford Student Castle can choose between en-suite rooms, studios and shared apartments, depending on availability.
It is worth checking room availability as soon as your university plans are settled. Popular room types can fill up quickly, and prices may also vary according to the room and tenancy period.
Transport Options Near Student Castle Oxford
Oxford Railway Station is one of the key transport hubs next to Student Castle Oxford. It connects the city to the rest of the UK and is great for students travelling home during the university holidays.
Oxford Bus Station is another key choice, with regular local routes connecting different parts of the city. Local buses can be particularly helpful for getting to campuses and places that are not as handy to walk to.
Cycling is also popular in Oxford. Cycling is big in the city and walking might be an option for shorter routes. Students at Osney Lane can consequently reach their destinations via a combination of buses, trains, cycling and walking, rather than just one form of transport.
Nearby Places
Students living at Student Castle Oxford have several useful places within the surrounding area. These include:
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PureGym Oxford Botley Road – a nearby option for regular workouts.
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Westgate Oxford – a major shopping centre with shops, cafés and places to eat.
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Osney Lane supermarkets – convenient for everyday groceries and household items.
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John Radcliffe Hospital – Oxford's major hospital and an important healthcare facility.
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Osney Lane cafés – useful for coffee, snacks and informal study breaks.
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Babylon – a nearby restaurant for eating out.
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Westgate Library – a useful study and reading option.
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Botley Meadow – an open green space for time away from the residence.
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Ship Inn – a nearby pub for casual evenings.
Is Student Castle Oxford Right for You?
Student Castle Oxford can suit students who want several accommodation formats in one property. The room selection ranges from en-suite options and shared apartments to private studios, so the setup can work for different budgets and preferences.
The all-inclusive bills and Wi-Fi make monthly budgeting simpler. Study rooms and meeting rooms give students somewhere to work outside their bedrooms, while the common and games areas provide space for socialising. Pool table, table football and outdoor courtyards add more options when students want a break from coursework.
The location is another practical consideration. Students have access to Oxford's transport network, shops, cafés and other everyday facilities without being far from the main university areas. Students searching specifically for the student castle Oxford address may also find Osney Lane useful because of its position within the city.
Reviews can be another factor when comparing accommodation. Students generally tend to look at things such as location, available room types, facilities and the community within the property before making a decision. Checking recent reviews alongside current availability gives a clearer picture of what living there may be like.
Conclusion
Student Castle Oxford offers furnished accommodation with all utility bills, Wi-Fi and common facilities included, in a great Oxford location. There are en-suite rooms, shared apartments and studios available at different prices depending on the room type.
The property is also within reach of a number of universities and colleges, and everyday commuting is made convenient by Oxford Railway Station, Oxford Bus Station, shops and other local facilities. Student life is also practical with study rooms, meeting places, social areas, bike storage and security features.
For students comparing the Student Castle Oxford options, the final decision will largely come down to room preference, budget, university location and availability at the time of booking.
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Larkin Twin Studio
Tenancy 51 week | 50 week
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Fielding Twin Studio with AC
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From£450 /week
Fielding Twin Studio Double Occupancy
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What students say
Meghna Gupta
Student Castle looks great on paper - modern furnishings, a good location close to the business school, and rooms that initially seem worth the premium pricing. Unfortunately, the actual living experience has been far less professional than expected. The management team often comes across as dismissive rather than helpful, and there seems to be very little willingness to genuinely work with students when problems arise. Instead of trying to make situations easier, processes constantly change, communication is inconsistent, and even simple issues become unnecessarily difficult to resolve. One major issue has been the air conditioning in my room, which has been malfunctioning for over 2months. Despite multiple complaints and repeated maintenance visits, the problem still hasn’t been permanently fixed. Every time, a different explanation is given, but no real resolution follows. Paying for a Luxe flat only to live in what feels like a boiler for weeks is not acceptable. There have also been unannounced visits to rooms, which feels intrusive and unprofessional. On top of that, common rooms are not cleaned regularly despite this generally being expected in accommodations at this price point. Ironically, the most helpful and respectful staff members have consistently been the night guards, who actually take the time to listen and help students wherever they can. They have honestly been the best part of the experience. Overall, while the building itself is modern and visually appealing, the service, communication, and management standards do not justify the cost. Definitely not the value for money that is advertised.
K
I’ve lived at Student Castle for ~9 months. I think it can be a great place to live in Oxford under the right situation; however, if you happen to be put in the wrong one, college accommodation is a better and cheaper option. Pros: Very convenient location, helpful and kind security guards, and secure package system. They have air conditioned room options for those that are used to that. Maintenance is quick and helpful. Laundry room is hardly ever full (just don’t do your laundry at prime times on the weekends). You can pay a one-time fee to get your personal room cleaned, which is unique among long-term rentals in Oxford. Lots of common spaces and amenities that are kept clean. The room walls are pretty thick. I’m a light sleeper and face that train station, but the trains sounds never bother me, nor can I really hear my neighbors through the walls loudly enough to keep me awake. Cons: Student Castle is expensive. More than college housing, and while the rooms are modern and nice, they are small for the price. Additionally, unless you pay a good amount extra to have a kitchen in your room, you have access to a shared kitchen. However, this kitchen is quite literally never cleaned, not even before moving in. All Oxford college accommodations clean their kitchens daily or weekly at a minimum. The fridge was full of open raw chicken, and the shelves were sticky when I moved in (which was before anyone else in my hall had). I also had neighbors who did not clean up after themselves, and despite multiple complaints, they would still not clean the kitchen for me. You can pay £35 to get the kitchen cleaned once; however, it will be only you paying it. That cost is not split among residents, and dirty residents are not the ones that typically want the kitchen cleaned. My neighbors were also extremely loud and would throw parties in our shared kitchen / hallway most nights a week. While the walls are thick, the doors are not. You can hear everything from the hallway. The security will come and tell people to be quiet past 11pm, but very little is actually done for repeated offensives of breaking community guidelines. You cannot switch rooms. They are always full. If you have issues, you can be put on a waitlist, but only people with serious maintenance issues tend to get to switch rooms. This doesn’t bother me specifically, but a lot of my friends are very put off by the frequent room checks and renovations done to the rooms while you’re actively living in it. At one point, we were getting one email a week saying our rooms would be entered, one of which was to sand and paint the rooms with our stuff in there. Again, didn’t bother me since I was in class during these times, but it bothered others so worth a mention. I think it’s important to note that a lot of my neighbor issues stemmed from the fact that it is not just Oxford students that stay in Student Castle. There are lots of students from short-term language programmes here. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but they have very different schedules, leading to parties in common rooms at times when others have exams, etc. The age ranges in the building vary wildly, too, from 18 to 30. You can be closer to 30 with 18-year-old neighbors who are living outside their parent’s house for the first time. Again, not a bad thing, but I think it’s something one should be aware of when making accommodation decisions. Overall, I think Student Castle can be a great place to live. Just take note of the full situation, so you know what you’re signing up for.
Doreen Müller
Unfortunately, I can’t recommend Student Castle. The bikes are never available, it’s noisy (right next to a construction site), and at night the lights from the nursery shine into your room. Packages get lost and can’t even be dropped off. On top of that, someone is constantly entering the room unannounced – zero privacy. The upper floors get unbearably hot in summer, the in-room fridge is extremely loud, and cleanliness is lacking (there was literally vomit on the carpet left in the hallway for days). Overall a very disappointing experience that doesn’t justify the price!!
Karan Patel
I enjoyed living at students Castle for my three years. The team were always so helpful and lovely and I would recommend. The tiny one at the reception called Jodie was always nice and really helpful. Good to see the place taking initiative to employ people from all backgrounds 🏳️🌈
Alexa Tudose
The rooms are small and the furniture is low quality. When I first arrived, my room wasn't even cleaned properly. Also, even though I reported a maintenance issue as soon as I moved in, it still hasn't been fixed 8 months later. Other maintanance requests have been fixed, but with significant delays. The facilities are also very disappointing: the shared kitchen is never cleaned, laundry is very expensive (13 pounds just to do weekly laundry) and there are not enough machines (I had to wait multiple times for a machine, and on several occassions I found my clothes taken out because I was a few minutes late), the pool table and ping pong table are very low quality, the bike shed is too small (so it is hard to find a parking spot). Although it is advertised as a "friendly" space, it definitely doesn't feel like it. There were very few events organized throughout the year, despite the advertisement on their website. Also, it's very inconvenient that you have to go to the reception to ask for the remote if you want to watch TV. Overall, Student Castle is definitely not worth the price, and I wouldn't recommend to anyone.
Meghna Gupta
Student Castle looks great on paper - modern furnishings, a good location close to the business school, and rooms that initially seem worth the premium pricing. Unfortunately, the actual living experience has been far less professional than expected. The management team often comes across as dismissive rather than helpful, and there seems to be very little willingness to genuinely work with students when problems arise. Instead of trying to make situations easier, processes constantly change, communication is inconsistent, and even simple issues become unnecessarily difficult to resolve. One major issue has been the air conditioning in my room, which has been malfunctioning for over 2months. Despite multiple complaints and repeated maintenance visits, the problem still hasn’t been permanently fixed. Every time, a different explanation is given, but no real resolution follows. Paying for a Luxe flat only to live in what feels like a boiler for weeks is not acceptable. There have also been unannounced visits to rooms, which feels intrusive and unprofessional. On top of that, common rooms are not cleaned regularly despite this generally being expected in accommodations at this price point. Ironically, the most helpful and respectful staff members have consistently been the night guards, who actually take the time to listen and help students wherever they can. They have honestly been the best part of the experience. Overall, while the building itself is modern and visually appealing, the service, communication, and management standards do not justify the cost. Definitely not the value for money that is advertised.
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You can request to be in a room close to or within the same flat as your friends, however this is subject to availability. We will do all we can to accommodate your request. Subject to availability you may request to be in a single sex cluster flat for religious or cultural reasons.
Of course. We normally allow a maximum stay of two days per visit for guests but they will need to sign in/out at reception (this is outlined in our guest policy which you will sign when you move in). Guests are not allowed their own key.
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