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Student accommodation in Claypath, Durham
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Durham University
Durham University is a collegiate university - meaning that students gain membership to one of the university’s 13 colleges (a little like the Hogwarts house system!). It ranked in 6th place in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 5th place in the Guardian University Guide in 2022. Students can choose from a wide range of over 200 undergraduate courses and over 100 postgraduate courses, with 26 departments based at the university. Durham University has also invested £40 million into a new Teaching and Learning Centre and £31 million in sports and wellbeing facilities - all to improve the student experience.
Gala Theatre and Cinema
0.2km
CoHo
0.3km
Elvet Riverside
0.4km
Durham Station
0.6km
Durham University
1.5km
Gala Theatre and Cinema
0.2km
CoHo
0.3km
Elvet Riverside
0.4km
Durham Station
0.6km
Durham University
1.5km
About student living in Claypath
Connectivity
Student houses in Claypath, Durham, are very well-situated, just a nine-minute walk away from the lecture halls at Elvet Riverside and a ten-minute bus ride from the Durham University main campus. Claypath is also very close to the five colleges in the Bailey, so you’re perfectly positioned to visit your friends. With Durham train station just a ten-minute walk away, it’s also easy to pop home for the weekend.
Outdoors
Claypath student accommodation in Durham is within walking distance of The Sands, an expansive park. The Sands is the perfect place to hang out with friends in the sun, go for a kickabout, or take a relaxing walk. You can also stroll along the bank of the River Wear which runs around Claypath, and enjoy the scenic views.
Food and Drink
Claypath student accommodation is in a buzzy location, surrounded by bars, restaurants, cafes, and pubs. Head to CoHo for everything from quirky cocktails to afternoon tea or enjoy authentic Italian at Bistro Italiano. Grab some cheap drinks in the lively atmosphere at The Bishops’ Mill or try the Woodman Inn for traditional pub specials.
Entertainment
There’s plenty to do close to student accommodation in Claypath. Catch the latest flicks or watch a live performance at Gala Theatre and Cinema. Head to Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre to use their fitness suite or take an exercise class. And, if you fancy a great night out, make sure to visit The Drunken Duck. With a treehouse terrace, regular live music, and a vibrant atmosphere, you’ll be sure to have a great time at this popular bar.
Shopping
While Claypath might not be your first destination for a shopping spree, it still has plenty of places where you can pick up your essentials. Tesco Express, Durham Food Store, and Claypath Convenience Store are all close to Claypath student accommodation, so you’ll never have to go too far to grab your groceries.
Student Housing
The wide range of student accommodation Claypath has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are Claypath student properties to suit every taste and budget, from shared student houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our student houses in Claypath, Durham, and find your next home, today.
FAQs about student accommodation in Claypath
As the area is conveniently situated for lectures, and offers a vibrant and buzzing nightlife scene, Claypath student accommodation in Durham is extremely popular.
Claypath is an excellent place to live, offering picturesque views, efficient transport links, and an unrivalled selection of bars, restaurants, cafes, and pubs.
Durham University has seventeen colleges which offer accommodation. Students generally live in their college in first year, before moving into independent student houses in Claypath, Bailey, Elvet, the city centre, and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.
As long as you take sensible precautions, you should feel safe living in Claypath Durham student houses as there is such a high student population.
There isn’t one specific area in Durham where students live during their time at university. However, students tend to live in student houses in Claypath, the Bailey, Durham city centre, Elvet, Gilesgate, Neville’s Cross, and Viaduct.
Claypath is an area to the north of the Bailey, bordered by Gilesgate and the River Wear.
Many student houses in Claypath are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.
It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.
The majority of student accommodation in Claypath can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.
Short-term student rentals in Claypath are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Durham.
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