Buying A Flat Near Your University In London

According to the QS World University Rankings 2020, the top 5 universities in London are:

  1. University College London (UCL)

  2. Imperial College

  3. King’s College

  4. The London School Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  5. Queen Mary

The vast majority of students as these universities will live in halls in the first year and will then move into shared accommodation with friends for the remainder of their course.

However, some students, often with the help of their parents, opt to buy a flat to live in for the duration of their education.

Here’s an example of what you can afford at the £2,000,000+ price point in and around London’s top ranked Universities for 2020.

UCL

UCL is in Bloomsbury, on the border of Fitzrovia.

£3,000,000: 3 bed penthouse circa 1,800 sq ft.

£5,000,000: 3 bed townhouse circa 4,000 sq ft.

Imperial College

The main Imperial College campus is in South Kensington.

£3,000,000: 3 bed flat circa 1,900 sq ft.

£5,000,000: 5 bed lateral flat circa 2,500 sq ft

King’s College & LSE

King’s College is located close to Temple tube station and Covent Garden, whilst LSE is situated a few roads away to the north of King’s College.

£3,000,000: 3 bed flat circa 1,900 sq ft.

£4,500,000: 3 bed penthouse circa 1800 sq ft.


“Some students, often with the help of their parents, opt to buy a flat to live in for the duration of their education.”


Queen Mary

Queen Mary University is situated in Mile End in East London.

£2,500,000: 4 bed semi-detached house circa 3,600 sq ft.

When buying a flat to live in throughout the duration of your university studies, it’s really important (as with every home purchase) to treat it as a long term investment. 

Look for properties where you can potentially add value.

Don’t rush into buying a property to live in.

Take your time and buy correctly.

Have you ever thought about buying a property to live in whilst you’re studying at university?

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