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Welcome to Usher Hall

Live in a quiet residential area, opposite our bustling campus. Enjoy the best of both worlds.

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Why Usher Hall?

Why Usher Hall?

Usher hall has good-sized modern student rooms. There are communal areas with comfy sofas and dining tables. It's a perfect mix for study, relaxation and socializing – with activities organised by the residents' assistants who live on site.

"My experience in Usher Hall is going wonderfully. The University's facilities are nearby, and the atmosphere is positive and warm. Above all, I’ve always felt safe."
Padma Ricca, BEng Biomedical Engineering
International student from Italy

Key details

Accommodation details

Accommodation

182 ensuite rooms split between two blocks.

Costs

Ensuite rooms at Usher Hall cost £220.08 per week. Rent is paid in two termly instalments.

Duration

Contracts run for 40 weeks, from the 16th of September 2024 until the 23rd of June 2025.

Rooms

Each ensuite room is furnished with a single bed, a spacious study desk, a wardrobe, wall storage for personal belongings, and an individual ensuite bathroom.

Communal areas

Designated kitchens and common rooms are shared between residents on the same corridor.

Security

The hall team is available at reception from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, to assist with queries and maintenance issues. There are security guards on site 5pm to 9am weekdays and 24/7 during weekends.

Services

  • Utility bills included (water, gas, and electric)
  • Basic contents insurance
  • Internet access
  • On-site laundry facilities (additional cost per use)
  • Weekly cleaning service of shared spaces (kitchens and common rooms)

High standards

Usher Hall is managed by Southern Housing, a housing association that specialises in student accommodation. Middlesex University is committed to providing a friendly, safe, student-focused environment, and we’ve signed up to national codes of standards for accommodation to ensure this. For Usher Hall, Southern Housing has also signed up to the ANUK code.

The Study4Success Award

Southern Housing has partnered with Middlesex University to offer one successful applicant who has made a difference to society, the opportunity to have their accommodation fees paid for one academic year (40 weeks) in Platt Hall, Writtle House, or Usher Hall. For more about Study4Success.

Life at Usher Hall
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What's provided

What's provided as standard in all accommodation

  • Single bed, bedside cabinet, wardrobe, bookshelf, wastepaper bin
  • Notice board, desk and an adjustable chair, internet access (included in the price)

  • Sink
  • Cooker
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen bin
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Dustpan and brush
  • Mop and bucket
  • Kitchen table and chairs
  • Fridge and freezer
  • Chopping board
  • Cupboard storage space
What to bring

Essentials you need to bring with you

Duvet, pillows, bed cover/sheets, alarm clock, coat hangers, laundry basket

  • Kitchen knife, scissors, drinking glasses, mug, plates, bowls, baking tray, cutlery set, chopping board,
  • Bin bags, sandwich bags, foil, cling film, tea towels, saucepans, wok/frying pan, plastic storage containers

Towels, washbag, toiletries, toilet cleaner, bleach, toilet brush, toilet rolls, plasters

Laptop or computer, mobile phone, headphones, USB memory stick, device chargers, plug converters

Where to find us

Where to find us

It's the best hall for easy access to the campus facilities such as the Fitness Pod, the Sheppard Library, and MDX House.

And it's just a 12-minute walk to Hendon and Hendon Central stations, from where you can reach central London in 20 minutes using the Northern line or Thameslink trains.

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If you need support

We're here to help you find accommodation whilst you study with us, either in halls or in the private rented sector.
Call +44 (0)20 8411 6121 or email us.

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