Houghall Court, durham

Houghall Court Durham Student Accommodation Overview

University life in Durham doesn't always mean living in the middle of the city. Houghall Court Durham takes a different approach. Located on the Houghall Campus, it gives you a quieter place to live while keeping Durham University and the city centre within easy reach.

The accommodation includes en-suite rooms in shared flats as well as self-contained studios. If you enjoy cooking with flatmates and meeting new people, shared accommodation works well. If you'd rather have your own kitchen and a little more privacy, the studios give you that option without leaving student accommodation behind.

Daily life is straightforward here. Bills come within your rent, study areas are available when deadlines start piling up, and shared spaces give you somewhere to spend time outside your room. Students looking at Houghall Court accommodation clearing also tend to consider it because of its practical location and the mix of room options available throughout the year.

 

Houghall Court Durham Address & Location

Address: Houghall Court, Houghall Campus, Durham DH1 3SG, United Kingdom

The accommodation stands on the East Durham College Houghall Campus, directly opposite Durham University's Graham Sports Centre. Durham city centre is less than a mile away, so shops, cafés, supermarkets and the railway station remain easy to reach by bus, bike or on foot.

Bus services run regularly between the accommodation and university buildings across the city, making daily travel straightforward without needing a car.

 

Why Choose Houghall Court Durham?

The right accommodation makes everyday routines easier. Short journeys, practical facilities and a comfortable place to come back to after lectures usually matter far more than glossy extras.

Easy Access Around Durham: Durham University is around a 15 to 20-minute walk away, while local buses connect the accommodation with different university sites across the city.

Sports Facilities Nearby: Durham University's Graham Sports Centre sits directly across the road. The gym, indoor courts and athletics facilities are all within easy walking distance.

Choose How You Want to Live: Houghall Court student halls include en-suite rooms with shared kitchens as well as private studios with their own kitchenettes. Both options come fully furnished.

Bills Already Covered: Electricity, gas, heating, water, Wi-Fi and contents insurance are all included in your rent, making monthly budgeting much simpler.

Study and Social Spaces: Study rooms give you somewhere quieter to work, while the common room and outdoor courtyards offer a change of scene after lectures.

Practical Facilities: Bike storage, laundry facilities, on-site management and 24-hour support help take care of the everyday things that matter during the academic year.

 

Room Types & Prices at Houghall Court

Houghall Court Durham includes both shared en-suite accommodation and self-contained studios. Shared flats suit students who enjoy living with others, while studios give you your own kitchen, bathroom and study space.

 

Room Type	Weekly Rent
Classic Ensuite	£175.20
Premium Range 1 En-suite	£180.00
Large High Double Ensuite	£190.00
Large Standard Double Ensuite	£230.00
Extra Large Standard Double Ensuite	£235.00
Extra Large High Double Ensuite	Enquire
Classic Studio	£210.00
Double Partly Accessible Studio	£303.00
Medium Standard Double Studio	£303.00
Medium High Double Studio	£306.00
Large Standard Double Studio	£308.00
Extra Large Standard Double Studio	£313.00
Extra Large High Double Studio	Enquire

 

Room prices may change depending on availability and tenancy length.

 

What's Included?

Your rent already covers the main household costs, so there's no need to arrange separate utility accounts after moving in.

Your rent includes:

• Electricity

• Gas

• Heating

• Water

• High-speed Wi-Fi

• Broadband

• Contents insurance

Every room also comes furnished, making move-in much easier if you're travelling from another part of the UK or overseas.

 

Facilities at Houghall Court

The shared facilities help break up the day when you don't want to spend all your time in your room.

Study & Social Spaces

• Study rooms

• Common room

• Outdoor courtyards

Everyday Facilities

• On-site laundry

• Bike storage

• Printing services

• Vending machines

• Recycling facilities

• On-site management

• 24-hour concierge

Safety & Security

The building includes several security features throughout.

• 24-hour security

• CCTV

• Secure door entry

• On-site security team

• Fire alarm system

 

Universities Near Houghall Court Durham

Students living at Houghall Court Durham have two campuses closest to the accommodation. East Durham College shares the same site, while Durham University is an easy walk across the city.

 

University	Distance	Typical Journey
East Durham College – Houghall Campus	On-site	Less than 2 minutes on foot
Durham University	Around 0.8 miles	Around 14–20 minutes on foot

 

The university bus service also stops at Houghall Campus, making it easier to travel to different university buildings during the academic year.

 

Nearby Places

Durham is compact enough that most everyday places are easy to reach from Houghall Court Durham. Food shopping, a gym session, a walk by the river or a visit to the library can all fit around lectures without taking up much of your day.

Grocery Stores: A full supermarket shop and a quick stop for essentials are both easy to manage nearby.

• Tesco Express

• Sainsbury's Local

• Co-op Food

• Durham Indoor Market

• News Express Grocers

Cafés & Places to Eat: Durham city centre has plenty of cafés for a coffee break, lunch or a change of scenery from campus.

• Flat White Kitchen

• Vennels Café

• Costa Coffee

• Caffè Nero

• Whitechurch Durham

• Amaani at the Pumphouse

• Lebaneat

• Rose Tree Inn

Parks & Outdoor Spaces: Fresh air helps after a long day of lectures or revision.

• River Wear Riverside Walk

• Durham Botanic Garden

• Wharton Park

• Palace Green

• Maiden Castle Playing Fields

Fitness: The Graham Sports Centre sits opposite Houghall Court student halls, so getting to the gym takes very little time. Durham also has several private gyms and leisure facilities nearby.

• Durham University Graham Sports Centre

• PureGym Durham

• The Gym Durham

• Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre

Healthcare: Medical services are available across Durham if you need an appointment or treatment during the academic year.

• University Hospital of North Durham

• Durham University Student Health Centre

• Gilesgate Health Centre

• Boots Pharmacy

• East Durham College Student Support Services

Shopping: Durham city centre covers most everyday shopping, from groceries and stationery to clothes and household essentials.

• Prince Bishops Shopping Centre

• Durham Indoor Market

• Millennium Place

• Saddler Street

• Claypath Shopping District

Libraries: Your room isn't always the easiest place to concentrate. Durham has several libraries where you can study in a quieter setting.

• Bill Bryson Library

• Palace Green Library

• Durham Clayport Library

• East Durham College Library

• New College Durham Library

Transport: Bus services stop at Houghall Campus, while Durham Railway Station connects the city with Newcastle, York, Leeds and London.

• University Bus Service Stop (Houghall Campus)

• Durham Bus Station

• Claypath Millennium Place Bus Stop

• Leazes Road Underpass Bus Stop

• Durham Railway Station

 

Conclusion

University life soon settles into a routine. You'll have a regular route to campus, a supermarket you visit every week and a favourite place to grab a coffee. Houghall Court Durham keeps those everyday places within easy reach while giving students straightforward access to Durham University and East Durham College. If you're looking at Houghall Court accommodation clearing, the accommodation offers both shared en-suite rooms and private studios in a location that works well throughout the academic year.