Northgate House is on Agard Street, about 0.3 miles from the Kedleston Road campus. Studios and ensuite rooms from approximately £100 per week, all bills included.
At a glance
Designed around how University of Derby students actually study and live. Central, calm, all-inclusive and direct to enquire.
Travel to campus
Northgate House is around 0.3 miles from the University of Derby Kedleston Road campus, about a 5-minute walk. Other University of Derby city-centre buildings are also walkable from Agard Street.
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Kedleston Road campus
Main University of Derby site. ~5-min walk, 6-min cycle, 5-min drive, 17-min public transport.
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One Friar Gate Square
Law and Business School building in Derby city centre.
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Britannia Mill
Allied Health and Social Care building near the River Derwent.
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Markeaton Street
Engineering and STEM-focused buildings on the edge of the city centre.
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Derbion shopping centre
Around 3 minutes from Northgate House.
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Derby railway station
Walkable. Direct trains to London (~1h 30m), Birmingham (~40m), Nottingham (~20m) and Sheffield (~30m).
Room recommendations
Sharing with coursemates
Your own bedroom and ensuite bathroom in a small shared flat, with a kitchen and lounge you share with flatmates. The most sociable, most affordable way to live with other students.
Independent living
Your own front door, your own kitchen, your own bathroom. A self-contained studio designed for students who want quiet and privacy without losing access to the building's social spaces.
Postgrads & longer stays
Step up from the standard studio: more floor space, upgraded finishes and a more grown-up setup. Built for postgrads, returners and anyone planning a longer stay.
Maximum space
Generous floor plans with room to live, work and host. Our largest studio type for students who want the most space without leaving the city centre.
Built around study
Walking distance to campus
On Agard Street in DE1, with main city-centre campuses within an easy walk.
Quiet study space
Dedicated quiet area plus a proper desk in every room.
Wi-Fi up to 200Mbps
Fast and stable for lectures, group calls and streaming.
All bills included
Wi-Fi, water, electricity, heating and contents insurance in one price.
On-site gym
Train without a separate membership or commute.
Direct enquiries
Talk to the team directly. No aggregator middlemen.
Further reading
Guide
Living in Derby as a University of Derby student
Campus locations, transport, supermarkets, food, nightlife and getting around in DE1 city centre.
Read the guideFAQs
About 0.3 miles to the University of Derby Kedleston Road campus. Around 5 minutes on foot (7 minutes by routed footpath), 6 minutes by bike, 5 minutes by car or 17 minutes by public transport.
Northgate House is closest to the Kedleston Road campus, with One Friar Gate Square, Britannia Mill and Markeaton Street also walkable. The team can confirm the easiest route for your specific campus building.
No. Northgate House is private student accommodation, independent of the University of Derby. It is purpose-built for students studying at the university and other Derby-based higher education courses.
Studios and ensuite rooms start from approximately £100 per week, all bills included.
Yes. Northgate House takes direct enquiries from students, parents and international applicants. Call 01332 890850 or use the contact form.
Get in touch
Book a viewing or ask about availability. Students, parents and international applicants welcome.
