Regatta Place is Durham's newest purpose-built student residence, and it arrives with a clear brief: deliver modern, fully managed, all-inclusive accommodation in a location that makes student life genuinely easier. Located at 1–63 Front Street, Durham DH1 2GS, regatta place durham sits just under 2 miles from the city centre — close enough to walk, cycle, or catch a quick bus to lectures — while offering the kind of space, quiet, and facilities that properties crammed into the city centre simply cannot match at this price point.
Ensuite rooms at Regatta Place start from £190/week and studios from £285/week. Every room type is fully furnished, move-in ready, and comes with every bill included in your weekly rent. Durham is one of the UK's most celebrated university cities — home to more than 22,000 students, a safety index score of 79.95 (among the highest in the country), and a cost of living significantly lower than London or Edinburgh. Regatta Place accommodation puts you right in the middle of it, with the practical setup to make the most of your time here from day one.
Durham is also one of the UK's most walkable and cyclable cities, which matters enormously when your accommodation is on Front Street. Whether you are heading to lectures, the city centre, or down to the River Wear for an afternoon run, almost everything in Durham is reachable without needing to rely on public transport.
Room Types at Regatta Place
Regatta Place student accommodation offers two main living formats — ensuite rooms in shared flats, and fully self-contained studios across multiple floors. Every room comes with a queen bed, study desk and chair, wardrobe, ample storage including under-bed storage, and a private en-suite bathroom with shower, sink, and WC. All bills included, no exceptions.
Ensuite Rooms — from £190/week: Ensuite rooms at the regatta place give you a private bedroom and bathroom within a shared flat — the setup that works best for students who want their own space but also value a ready-made social environment with flatmates. All ensuite rooms measure 14.3–14.8 sqm and come with a ¾ queen bed, meaning more sleeping space than the standard single bed found at most student properties.
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Classic Ensuite — £190/week (51 weeks) / £210/week (46 weeks). The most accessible full-year ensuite in the building. Private bathroom, shared kitchen and living area, under-bed storage, and a well-proportioned room layout that works equally well for study and rest.
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Classic Ensuite (Top Floor) — £194/week (51 weeks) / £214/week (46 weeks). The same Classic layout but positioned on the top floor, offering elevated views across the surrounding area — a small premium well worth considering.
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Classic Plus Ensuite — £195/week (51 weeks) / £215/week (46 weeks). A step up in finish and layout over the Classic, with a private bedroom and bathroom and access to shared communal kitchen and living spaces.
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Classic Plus Ensuite (Top Floor) — £199/week (51 weeks) / £219/week (46 weeks). Top-floor positioning with the Classic Plus spec — for students who want the best-located room at a mid-range price.
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Deluxe Ensuite — £197/week (51 weeks) / £217/week (46 weeks). Premium-finish ensuite with a more spacious private bedroom — the most popular mid-range option in the building.
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Deluxe Ensuite (Top Floor) — £201/week (51 weeks) / £221/week (46 weeks). All the Deluxe finish, on the top floor, with the views to match.
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Deluxe Plus Ensuite — £205/week (51 weeks) / £225/week (46 weeks). The highest-tier ensuite at Regatta Place — maximum room space, premium furnishings, and the best private ensuite finish available in the cluster flat setup.
Studios at Regatta Place Durham — from £285/week: Studios at regatta place durham give you everything within your own four walls — private kitchen with combination microwave oven, hob, and under-counter fridge-freezer, private en-suite bathroom, and a fully self-contained living space with no shared areas required.
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Studio — £285/week (51 weeks). A well-proportioned self-contained studio with private kitchen and bathroom — the entry point to fully independent living at Regatta Place.
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Studio Plus — £290/week (51 weeks). Measuring 14.8–16.4 sqm, this studio adds a little more space to the standard setup, with the same full kitchen and en-suite spec.
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Large Studio — £295/week (51 weeks). At 18–20.9 sqm, this is the room for students who need proper space to spread out — a full study setup, comfortable sleeping area, and a kitchen that genuinely functions as a kitchen.
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Extra Large Studio — £300/week (51 weeks). Measuring 23.4–25.1 sqm — the most spacious standard studio in the building. Ideal for postgraduate students, researchers, or anyone spending extended hours working from their room.
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Large Studio (Top Floor) — £305/week (51 weeks). The same 18–20.9 sqm Large Studio layout, positioned on the top floor with elevated views across Durham. The premium option for students who want space and the best outlook in the building.
What Is Included in Your Rent
Every room at Regatta Place — ensuite and studio alike — comes with a fully all-inclusive weekly rent:
One payment per week. No bills to set up, no direct debits to manage, no mid-year surprises. For international students arriving in Durham for the first time, this removes one of the most stressful parts of setting up a new life in the UK — your total cost is fixed and clear from the day you book.
Facilities & Amenities at The Regatta Place
The regatta place has been built with a full amenity offering that covers every part of student life — study, fitness, social, and practical.
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Study & Focus: Dedicated private and group study areas give you structured academic environments beyond your bedroom — quiet individual spaces for focused work and group rooms for collaborative projects or study sessions with flatmates. This matters most in the weeks around assignment deadlines and exam periods, when having a serious study environment close to home makes a genuine difference.
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Entertainment & Social: The cinema room is the social centrepiece of the building — a proper screening space for film nights, sports watch-alongs, or group viewing sessions that bring residents together without anyone having to host in their flat. The communal lounge and outdoor courtyard give you relaxed social spaces for everyday use.
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Fitness: An on-site gym means no external membership needed and no travel time between a workout and your next lecture. The gym is available to all residents throughout the tenancy.
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Practical: On-site laundry facilities, car parking, and EV car charging stations are all available — the EV charging is a feature you will find at very few student properties anywhere in the UK and reflects the property's commitment to sustainable living. Secure door entry and 24/7 CCTV are operational throughout the building, and an on-site team is available to support residents around the clock.
Location — Front Street, Durham
The regatta place accommodation sits on Front Street in New Durham, DH1 2GS — a residential location that gives you genuine quiet and space while remaining well-connected to the university, city centre, and transport links.
Nearby Universities
Durham is a compact, walkable university city, and regatta student accommodation on Front Street puts you within easy reach of its main institutions:
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Durham University — the city's world-ranked research university. Reachable by foot, cycle, or a short bus ride from Front Street. Durham University students make up the majority of residents at Regatta Place.
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Durham Business School — part of Durham University, accessible via the same routes as the main campus.
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New College Durham — a short bus journey from the property, serving diploma, foundation, and vocational students.
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Teikyo University of Japan in Durham — within the Durham area and accessible via public transport.
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Durham Sixth Form Centre — a short drive or bus journey from Front Street.
Food, Cafés & Nightlife: Flat White Kitchen and Riverview Kitchen are both popular student café choices for morning coffee or afternoon study. For food, Zen, Fat Hippo, and Barrio Comida are all student-friendly and well-reviewed. Durham Chinese and Oceans Pizzeria offer reliable, affordable everyday options. For a night out, The Queen's Head and 1860 Bar & Kitchen are local favourites, and Klute — Durham's most famous student nightclub — is a rite of passage for anyone studying in the city.
Shopping & Essentials: Aldi, Iceland Supermarket Dragonville, and Tesco Express are all within walking distance or a very short bus ride for your weekly shop. Tesco Pharmacy and Whitfield M Ltd cover everyday health and medical supply needs, while Durham's main hospitals and GP practices are readily accessible for anything more serious.
Culture & Green: Space Durham Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is one of the most iconic university backdrops in the world and is minutes from the city centre. Crook Hall and Gardens, the Oriental Museum, Durham Riverside Walk, and the Locomotion Museum at Shildon all give you genuine things to do and explore beyond campus. The River Wear and Wharton Park are both accessible for morning runs, afternoon walks, or a proper reset between study sessions.
Getting Around Durham from Regatta Place
Durham is one of the UK's most commutable university cities, and Front Street's location makes transport in every direction straightforward.
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On Foot & Cycling: Durham University's main campus and the city centre are both walkable or cyclable from Front Street. Durham actively supports sustainable travel, with cycling infrastructure throughout the city. Secure bike storage is available at Regatta Place for residents who cycle regularly.
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Bus: Regular bus services from Bingo and Moorlands stops near the property connect you to Durham city centre, the university campus, and surrounding areas throughout the day. The bus network covers the key routes students need most.
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Train: Durham Railway Station (DHM) is one of the city's main transport hubs, with direct services to Edinburgh, York, Newcastle, and London King's Cross — making end-of-term travel or weekend trips genuinely easy. Chester-le-Street station is also accessible for local journeys.
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Car: Car parking is available on-site at Regatta Place — including EV charging points — for students who drive. Durham city centre has controlled parking zones, making on-site parking a practical advantage for those with a vehicle.
Why Book Regatta Place with House of Student?
If you are searching for student accommodation Durham that combines modern all-inclusive rooms, a full amenity offering, and a peaceful but well-connected location — regatta place durham is one of the strongest options available for the 2026/27 academic year. From the £190/week Classic Ensuite to the £305/week Large Studio (Top Floor), every room type at Regatta Place offers consistent quality, clear pricing, and a building that has been designed around how students actually live.
Booking through House of Student is completely free. You pay exactly the same weekly rate as going direct, with the added benefits of our Price Match Promise, Book Now & Pay Later flexibility, free cancellations within the specified period, and 24/7 genuine human support throughout your entire tenancy. No platform fees. No hidden charges. No small print that costs you later.
Rooms at Regatta Place are available from 19 September 2026 on 46 and 51-week tenancies. Extra Large Studios and top-floor rooms in particular fill up earliest every year. Check live availability, compare room types side by side, and lock in your room at Regatta Place today.
