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Double Ensuites
A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.
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Booking Period
50 Weekly Stay
01 Sept 2026 - 17 Aug 2027
44 Weekly Stay
01 Sept 2026 - 06 Jul 2027
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£97 / Week
£1 Deposit
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More About the Property
Are you in search of top-notch student housing in Preston? Consider living in Walker Street during your student experience. This property represents a contemporary design approach by offering a range of facilities in a cosy space to meet your requirements. Enjoy the comfort of a double bed, a dedicated study corner, and a spacious kitchen and living room. Walker Street brings a convenient, homey vibe, making it your ideal home away from your hometown. With rent starting at just £89 per week, this accommodation combines affordability with top-notch amenities, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable and enriching student experience.
Features:
Walker Street, located at Preston, is renowned for offering a homely vibe across their varied rooms. In this property, you can expect to leverage facilities like an electric stove, microwave, fridge, Wifi connectivity, and more to fulfil your fundamental needs daily, with all utility bills included. That’s not it! This property offers a range of top-notch amenities like a communal relaxing area, adequate bike storage, an on-site gym with advanced equipment, an electric key fob entry system, and more to ensure a safe experience in your student life.
Location:
Walker Street, Preston, offers an ideal location for students to immerse themselves in the vibrant life of Preston. Just a 5-minute walk away, you'll find the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), making those early morning lectures a breeze. For your daily essentials, the city centre is only a 10-minute walk, where you can explore a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. If you're a nature enthusiast, Avenham and Miller Parks are a mere 15-minute walk or a quick 5-minute bike ride away, offering serene green spaces perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities. The Harris Museum and Art Gallery, a cultural hub, is just a 12-minute walk from your doorstep, providing a rich dose of history and art. Walker Street places you in the heart of everything, ensuring a balanced and enriching student experience.
Commute:
Walker Street student accommodation is ideally situated for easy and convenient travel around the city and beyond. Just a short walk from this property, several bus stops provide frequent services to critical areas in Preston and surrounding regions. The closest bus stops are on Marsh Lane and Fylde Road, ensuring you can swiftly reach the University of Central Lancashire, the city centre, and other popular destinations. For longer journeys, Preston Railway Station is only a 10-minute walk away, offering direct train services to major cities like Manchester, Liverpool, and London.
Room Types:
Walker Street meets the needs of international students by offering a diverse selection of room types, including double ensuites, studio rooms and more. Our properties feature a range of facilities like under-bed storage, private bathrooms, study desks, and more to meet your unique preferences and budget. To enhance your experience, students can use UniAcco’s comparison tool, which helps you make informed choices and ensures an enjoyable student life in Preston.
Key Locations:
| Universities | Miles | Super Market | Miles | Places Of Interest | Miles |
| University of Central Lancashire | 0.2 | Tesco Express (Fishergate) | 0.2 | Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library | 0.5 |
| Edge Hill University (Ormskirk Campus) | 15.7 | Sainsbury's (Fishergate) | 0.3 | Avenham and Miller Parks | 0.7 |
| Lancaster University | 18.1 | Aldi (Corporation Street) | 0.5 | Preston Guild Hall | 0.4 |
| University of Cumbria (Lancaster Campus) | 19.4 | St George's Shopping Centre | 0.4 | Ribble Steam Railway and Museum | 1.6 |
| University of Manchester | 35.4 | Fishergate Shopping Centre | 0.5 | Deepdale Stadium (Preston North End FC) | 1.2 |
| Metro | Miles | Bus | Miles | Train | Miles |
| Preston Train Station | 0.5 | Preston Bus Station | 0.4 | Preston Train Station | 0.5 |
| Lostock Hall Train Station | 3.0 | Fishergate Bus Stop | 0.3 | Lostock Hall Train Station | 3.0 |
| Bamber Bridge Train Station | 3.6 | Adelphi Street Bus Stop | 0.2 | Bamber Bridge Train Station | 3.6 |
| Leyland Train Station | 5.3 | North Road Bus Stop | 0.5 | Leyland Train Station | 5.3 |
| Kirkham & Wesham Train Station | 6.8 | Friargate Bus Stop | 0.2 | Kirkham & Wesham Train Station | 6.8 |
Payment info & policies
Deposit: £1 to confirm booking
Guarantor: UK Based Guarantor required.
Installment Plan: 2, 3, 4, 7 or 11 installments or else full payment.
Mode of Payment: Credit/Debit Card or online payment.
We understand that sometimes things change and you may wish to leave your accommodation and be released early from your contract.
Your agreement with us is a legally binding contract which covers a set period of time so we have set criteria of exceptional circumstances which will need to be met before we agree to releasing you from your contract. If you have been severely affected by a life event or a similar exceptional circumstance, you can submit a release request to the Release Review Panel.
Contract Release Process
There are certain grounds that we may consider releasing you early from your contract. We have a Release Review Panel who meet on the last working day of every month and review all open requests. All requests must be supplemented with relevant evidence which must be with the panel for review five working days before to the review meeting.
Special circumstances
The Release Review Panel will only consider releasing you from your contract under special circumstances which include:
Death of a tenant/licensee. The contract would cease on the date of death. A death certificate would be needed to grant the deed of release. Next of Kin are able to sign any relevant paperwork.
Tenant/licensee involved in a serious incident which results in the tenant/licensee being seriously ill. Proof would be required in the form of a doctor’s letter or accredited medical practitioner. Next of Kin would be allowed to sign any relevant paperwork.
Illness of a tenant/licensee, or those presenting with a disability, which necessitates the tenant/licensee leaving their University course and leaving their accommodation to undergo a course of treatment. Proof needs to be provided by a doctor that confirms details of illness, disability or condition. Confirmation from the institution regarding the tenant/licensee leaving their course is also required.
Illness/death of immediate next of kin, where there is no-one else in the family able to look after that family member or other dependants (with siblings needing to be under 18 years of age) and which results in the tenant/licensee having to leave their course. Proof would be provided by a doctor’s letter which provides details of illness. Confirmation from the institution regarding the tenant/licensee leaving their course is also needed. In the case of death, a death certificate would be required.
A genuinely exceptional circumstance has occurred.
Gathering your evidence
Each request will require sufficient evidence and must contain:
Your full name
Full student accommodation address at which you are the tenant/licensee
A correspondence address if different from the contracted address
Contact telephone number
University, university course and year of study
Reasons for wanting to be released from the contract, taking into consideration the criteria explained above
Any supporting evidence from doctors, the University or other professional parties able to verify your case
Any further information including for example if their room is being advertised to reletting on a website, if they are still living in the accommodation, if they have removed their belongings, returned their keys.
The evidence must be submitted to the property mailbox.
Release Review Panel
The Release Review Panel ensures a consistent approach to contract release requests and consists of:
A Regional Manager
relevant Operations/City Manager (chairing on rotation)
a Finance representative
an independent Business Attendee.
You will be notified of the panel’s decision within five working days of the Release Review Panel meeting. The panel’s decision is final and there is no process for appeal.
Cancellation Fee:
To cancel the contract, we will need to take the £13.50 cancellation fee.
If you have already paid the £1.00 booking fee this becomes £12.50.
This property needs a Uk Based GuarantorA guarantor is a person/entity who agrees to cover the student's rent or related charges if the student fails to meet their payment obligations during the stay.
Don’t have a guarantor? We can connect you with a verified guarantor service.
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Full-time students in the UK are exempt from Council Tax while staying at Walker Street. Council Tax is usually already exempt and included in your rent. If required, you can download a Council Tax Exemption Certificate from your university and submit it to your local council. If you’re unsure, your UniAcco property team can guide you through the process.
The student accommodation cost of Walker Street ranges from £97/week to £97/week depending on the room and stay period. UniAcco also offers Exclusive cashbacks, discounts on group bookings, and seasonal student housing offers. Contact UniAcco team for more details.
Walker Street student accommodation in Preston offers a wide selection of modern room types for students, including Double Ensuites, Large Double En-Suite, and Studio Room. Each option is designed to provide comfort, privacy, and convenience, making it an ideal choice for students looking for high-quality accommodation.
Walker Street offers a range of apartment amenities, equipment cooking appliances, including Television, TV Licence, Electric Stove, Microwave, Fridge, Utility Bills Included, WiFi, & many more. Contact your UniAcco agent for a full list of amenities.
Walker Street student accommodation features several amenities, including Laundry Room, On-Site Gym, Communal Relaxing & Study Area, Bike Storage, Electronic Key Fob Entry System, CCTV, Contents Insurance, and 24x7 Dedicated Support, creating a comfortable and engaging environment for residents. Students can explore and compare such accommodation options through UniAcco to find the best student living experience.
