CB1 Cambridge is located at Brookgate, Cambridge, CB1 2BP, United Kingdom. This Cambridge student Housing offers premium en suite and studio rooms near the top universities and colleges. Select English and St Giles Cambridge are both an 8-minute walk away from CB1 Cambridge Student Accommodation. Cambridge is a strong innovation hub for tech and biotech companies. With an employment rate of 91 to 94% (Times Higher Education), it attracts many students. You can have a prosperous career in life sciences, technology, and academia. Currently, it has a student population of 45,000 to 50,000. Among them, around 9,000 are international students from over 140 countries.
The cost of living in Cambridge is around £1,100 to £1,300 per month for a student. This includes your accommodation, food, transport, and other lifestyle choices. Reasonable properties like the CB1 Cambridge accommodation make your budgeting easy. Moreover, it has a safety index of 60.75 (numbeo) and offers safe neighbourhoods to live in. With a healthcare index of 71.63 (numbeo), you can rest assured of the medical facilities offered. A pollution index of 36.19 (numbeo) helps you lead a much healthier life while studying. You can expect a high standard of living with a quality of life index of 184.56 (numbeo).
CB1 Cambridge is located a 15 to 25 minute walk from the city centre and is surrounded by everyday conveniences. You can easily reach Regent Cambridge and St Andrew's College within a 13-minute walk. Anglia Ruskin University is a major institution within a 15-minute walking distance. For household supplies, there are M&S Simply Food and Sainsbury's Local nearby. Healthcare needs can be met at Numark Pharmacy or Medicines 4 U.
You can enjoy a sumptuous meal at some of the best restaurants in Cambridge, like Mina Steakhouse - Cambridge and Tawa Kitchen. La Maison du Steak is just steps away for a juicy steak. You can hang out with your friends at chic cafes like Flavour Station or Kanto Cafe & Bakery. For fun and memorable evenings, you can visit Sing Dizzy or the Old Ticket Office. You can catch up on a live performance at Cambridge Junction. These are some of the active social spaces near CB1 Cambridge to explore.
While living at CB1 Cambridge, you can do the best things in Cambridge. You can take a guided tour of the King’s College Chapel. At Fitzwilliam Museum, you can explore collections of ancient Egyptian artefacts. Cambridge University Botanic Garden has themed gardens like the Winter Garden, the Scented Garden, and more. The River Cam offers classic punting tours along the College Backs, with guides sharing stories of Cambridge’s history. Take a self-guided walking tour to learn about the engineering marvels of the Mathematical Bridge.
CB1 Cambridge is in a well-commutable area with public transport nearby. You can take a bus within a 2-minute walk from the Botanic Gardens or Cambridge Railway Station (Stop 4). The buses connect every part of the city. You can easily take a train from the Cambridge train station. It is a 5-minute short walk away. Trains are the best way to get around if you want to go on a long-distance journey.
Payment options: 3 instalments, OR 4 instalments Eligibility: Domestic students, OR International students with a UK-based guarantor Alternative option: Full annual rent payment upfront Additional flexibility: Other payment options may be available in special circumstances (subject to discussion with the residence support team)
Secure online payments available Bank transfer Parents and guarantors can: Make payments Set up payment plans (where available)
Required if paying rent in instalments (monthly or termly) May not be required if rent is paid in full upfront Guarantor must: Be 18 years or older Accept joint financial responsibility for tenancy Be liable to pay rent if student fails to pay Guarantor is used: As a last resort if student cannot make payments Landlord rights: Can pursue guarantor for outstanding payments Third-party service available: Housing Hand (if student does not have a guarantor) Purpose: To ensure timely completion of rent payments
For 2025/26 AY You must pay a booking deposit at the time of booking. This amount is considered an advance rent. For 2026/27 AY You must pay £250 at the time of booking. This amount is considered an advance rent.