Student Accommodation near Cambridge Judge Business School

Cambridge Judge Business School began in 1990 as the Judge Institute of Management Studies. The school later took the name of Sir Paul Judge and now forms part of the University of Cambridge.

The school occupies the former Addenbrooke’s Hospital site on Trumpington Street. Architect John Outram designed the conversion, which created one of Cambridge’s most recognisable modern academic buildings.

Around 900 students attend the school, mainly through postgraduate programmes. Courses include the Cambridge MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Finance, MPhil programmes and PhD study in management-related subjects.

The one-year Cambridge MBA attracts students from many countries and professional backgrounds. The supplied brief also records the school’s strong position in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and the 2026 Financial Times Global MBA ranking.

Cambridge Judge maintains close links with the technology and entrepreneurship community around Cambridge, often known as the Cambridge Cluster or Silicon Fen. Accelerate Cambridge forms part of the school’s work with early-stage businesses and founders.

Cambridge Judge Business School students take part in both the business school community and the wider University of Cambridge.

The Cambridge University Students’ Union represents students across the university.

Cambridge Judge also has MBA clubs connected with finance, consulting, technology, entrepreneurship and other professional interests.

Students can join more than 700 university societies covering academic subjects, culture, drama, debate, sport and many specialist interests.

The university provides gyms, courts, pitches and college sports opportunities.

Rowing and punting form a visible part of Cambridge life, while cycling remains the most common form of everyday exercise and transport for many students.

Traditional pubs and modern bars operate throughout the centre.

Mill Road adds international restaurants, independent cafés and local food shops.

Cambridge Junction hosts live music, theatre and other events near the station area.

Cambridge Market Square provides produce, street food and crafts, while the Grand Arcade contains major high-street shops.

The Fitzwilliam Museum stands beside the business school and holds a major collection of art and antiquities.

The Backs provide riverside walks behind several historic colleges. Students can also go punting on the River Cam or attend festivals, exhibitions and theatre throughout the year.

Students should register with an NHS GP near their term-time address after moving to Cambridge.

Cambridge City Centre

Central Cambridge gives students the shortest journey to the business school.

Properties near Trumpington Street and the Fitzwilliam Museum can place the school within a walk of ten minutes or less. Colleges, museums, restaurants and the River Cam also remain nearby.

Private student residences in this part of Cambridge generally charge between £238 and £300 per week.

The central location helps students on intensive programmes who spend long days at the business school. MBA events, evening sessions and society meetings become easier to attend when home lies only a short walk away.

Cambridge Market Square, the Grand Arcade and several supermarkets cover most daily needs.

The main drawback comes from price and availability. Central rooms attract strong demand, and smaller properties can cost more than larger rooms farther from Trumpington Street.

Check the bedroom position before booking. Streets around the historic centre remain busy during the day, particularly near tourist routes and college entrances.

CB1 and the Station Quarter

CB1 occupies the area around Cambridge railway station, roughly one to two miles from the business school.

Students can usually walk to Trumpington Street in 15 to 25 minutes. A bicycle shortens the journey considerably.

Weekly private student rents generally range from £145 to £300.

The area has modern apartment buildings, cafés, supermarkets and easy access to national rail services. It particularly suits students who travel regularly to London, Stansted Airport or other cities.

The Railyard Cambridge and CB1-Cambridge provide two accommodation options close to the station.

The area feels newer than the historic centre and has fewer traditional Cambridge streets. Students who value modern rooms and rail access may prefer that trade-off.

Check the route between the property and the business school. Some buildings use the CB1 name even when they lie farther from the station or Trumpington Street.

Mill Road

Mill Road extends east from the railway bridge and has one of Cambridge’s strongest collections of independent shops and restaurants.

The area has international supermarkets, cafés, bakeries and food businesses representing many different cuisines.

Students can walk or cycle towards Cambridge Judge through the station area and city centre.

Rents generally follow a similar range to CB1, although traditional house shares and individual streets vary.

Mill Road appeals to students who want a neighbourhood with everyday activity beyond university. It feels less formal than the college quarter and has a strong local community.

Properties farther east create a longer campus journey, so check the full route before signing.

Chesterton

Chesterton lies north of the River Cam, roughly 1.5 to two miles from Cambridge Judge.

A bicycle or bus usually reaches the centre in around 15 to 20 minutes.

The neighbourhood has a quieter, more residential character than CB1 or Mill Road. Postgraduates and families form a significant part of the local rental market.

The Cam Foundry provides one private student accommodation option associated with this wider area.

Chesterton suits students who prefer calmer evenings and do not mind cycling to class.

The river can affect the most convenient route. Check the nearest bridge and the actual journey to Trumpington Street rather than measuring a direct line on the map.

Romsey

Romsey lies east of Mill Road, around two to three miles from the business school.

Housing generally costs less than comparable rooms in the historic centre.

Students can reach campus by bicycle or bus. The route remains manageable, although walking every day will take considerably longer.

Cambridge Junction and Cambridge Leisure Park lie nearby, giving residents access to live events, cinema and other entertainment.

Scholars View provides one listed private accommodation option in this part of Cambridge.

Romsey suits students who want a residential neighbourhood, a local community and a lower rent than central Cambridge.

The supplied area guide provides these rent bands, distances and neighbourhood details.

Cambridge costs less than London but remains one of the more expensive university cities in the UK.

The supplied research estimates normal weekly spending of £140 to £190 outside rent.

Expense	Typical weekly cost	Practical detail
Groceries	£30 to £45	Markets and larger supermarkets can reduce costs
Bus travel	£10 to £20	Cycling can remove much of this expense
Social plans	£30 to £50	Frequency and venue affect spending
Mobile phone	£3 to £5	SIM-only plans usually cost less
Household bills	Varies	PBSA often includes utilities
Course expenses	Varies	Programme activity affects the amount

Cambridge Market and supermarkets around the city centre, Mill Road and CB1 provide several choices for groceries.

Cycling keeps everyday transport spending low. Students who use buses regularly should include travel in their fixed weekly budget.

Private student buildings commonly include electricity, heating, water and internet within the rent. A shared house may charge each cost separately.

Ask the current tenants about winter energy bills before choosing a private property. Older houses can require considerably more heating.

MBA and master’s students may also need money for case materials, networking events and career-related travel. International study trips can create additional costs on some programmes.

The source estimates total monthly living costs, including rent, at approximately £1,100 to £2,000. Accommodation choice and personal spending account for much of that variation.

The supplied brief lists £1,171 per month as the Student visa maintenance requirement for study outside London from 11 November 2025. It presents this amount as an immigration requirement, not as a typical Cambridge budget.

Private Rooms

A private room gives one student their own bedroom within a shared house or flat.

Residents divide the kitchen, bathroom and living room.

Prices can begin near £145 per week in Cambridge, making this one of the more affordable room categories.

This arrangement suits students who want to control rent and do not mind sharing household facilities.

Check the number of bathrooms before booking. A large house with one shower can create problems during busy mornings.

The kitchen should also have enough fridge, freezer and cupboard space for every resident.

En-suite Rooms

An en-suite room includes a private bedroom and bathroom.

Flatmates share the kitchen and communal living area.

Prices generally begin between £195 and £250 per week.

This category gives students bathroom privacy without the full cost of a studio.

Ask how many residents share the kitchen and who handles cleaning in communal areas.

Laundry often costs extra even when the weekly rent includes household utilities.

Studios

A studio combines the sleeping area, study space and kitchen within one private unit. A separate bathroom completes the room.

Cambridge studios generally start between £224 and £300 per week.

This room type often appeals to postgraduates who need a quiet place to work or maintain an irregular schedule.

The higher price and reduced contact with flatmates form the main disadvantages.

Request the floor plan before paying. Photographs can make a small studio appear much larger than it feels during a full academic year.

The supplied guide provides these room descriptions and starting price bands.

Property	Distance	Walk	Public transport	Starting rent
The Railyard Cambridge	0.90 miles	19 minutes	11 minutes	£238 per week
CB1-Cambridge	1.03 miles	19 minutes	12 minutes	£224 per week
Yugo Anglia House	1.69 miles	30 minutes	16 minutes	£240 per week
Collegiate Castle Street	1.76 miles	23 minutes	19 minutes	£145 per week
Stellaris	1.81 miles	40 minutes	20 minutes	£212 per week
Student Castle Cambridge	2.13 miles	28 minutes	19 minutes	£299 per week
Castle Hill	2.14 miles	26 minutes	21 minutes	£300 per week
The Cam Foundry	2.42 miles	35 minutes	23 minutes	£195 per week
Scholars View	3.78 miles	65 minutes	39 minutes	£199 per week

The supplied property research provides these starting prices, distances and journey estimates.

The Railyard Cambridge

The Railyard lies around 0.9 miles from Cambridge Judge.

Students can walk to the business school in approximately 19 minutes or use public transport in around 11 minutes.

Rooms start at £238 per week.

The location gives residents access to Cambridge station and the shops around CB1.

The property provides a useful option for students who want a relatively short journey without paying the highest city-centre rate.

CB1-Cambridge

CB1-Cambridge lies around 1.03 miles from campus.

The walk takes approximately 19 minutes, while public transport takes around 12 minutes.

Rooms begin at £224 per week.

The property combines a modern building with excellent rail access.

Its starting rate remains below several properties farther from the business school.

Yugo Anglia House

Yugo Anglia House lies around 1.69 miles from Cambridge Judge.

The supplied data gives a 30-minute walk and a 16-minute public transport journey.

Rooms start at £240 per week.

The property offers private student accommodation in Cambridge within a manageable trip of Trumpington Street.

Compare its room type and facilities with The Railyard and CB1-Cambridge before accepting the slightly higher price.

Collegiate Castle Street

Collegiate Castle Street starts at £145 per week, the lowest rate in the main property list.

The building lies around 1.76 miles from the business school.

Students can walk in approximately 23 minutes or use public transport in around 19 minutes.

The combination of price and distance makes this property one of the strongest value choices in the supplied research.

Confirm which room carries the £145 rate and whether the contract includes household bills.

Stellaris

Stellaris lies around 1.81 miles from Cambridge Judge.

The walk takes approximately 40 minutes, while public transport reduces the journey to around 20 minutes.

Rooms begin at £212 per week.

The property gives residents modern accommodation below the starting prices of several closer CB1 buildings.

A bicycle may provide a faster route than either walking or public transport.

Student Castle Cambridge

Student Castle Cambridge lies around 2.13 miles from the business school.

The supplied data gives a 28-minute walk and a 19-minute public transport journey.

Rooms start at £299 per week.

The building occupies the higher end of the listed private student market.

Check the room size, facilities and complete contract before deciding whether the premium rate matches your priorities.

Castle Hill

Castle Hill lies around 2.14 miles from Cambridge Judge.

Students can walk in approximately 26 minutes or travel by public transport in around 21 minutes.

Rooms begin at £300 per week, the highest starting rate in the main comparison.

The property may suit students who value a higher-specification building and accept the additional cost.

The Cam Foundry

The Cam Foundry lies around 2.42 miles from campus.

The journey takes approximately 35 minutes on foot or 23 minutes by public transport.

Rooms start at £195 per week.

The price places it among the lower-cost options, while the location gives residents access to residential areas beyond the city centre.

Cycling can make the campus journey much shorter.

Scholars View

Scholars View lies around 3.78 miles from Cambridge Judge.

Public transport takes approximately 39 minutes, while the walk takes around 65 minutes.

Rooms begin at £199 per week.

The property suits students who value the Romsey area and accept a longer journey.

A bicycle or reliable bus route will form an important part of everyday life here.

The lower-priced properties in the supplied list range from £145 to £240 per week.

Property	Starting rent	Public transport	Main consideration
Collegiate Castle Street	£145 per week	19 minutes	Lowest listed starting price
The Cam Foundry	£195 per week	23 minutes	Lower rate and longer journey
Scholars View	£199 per week	39 minutes	Romsey location
Stellaris	£212 per week	20 minutes	Modern accommodation
CB1-Cambridge	£224 per week	12 minutes	Strong proximity for the price
The Railyard Cambridge	£238 per week	11 minutes	Short journey and station access
Yugo Anglia House	£240 per week	16 minutes	Mid-range distance and price

The property figures come from the supplied affordable accommodation list.

Collegiate Castle Street has the lowest advertised rate and keeps the business school within a manageable journey.

The Cam Foundry and Scholars View cost more but may provide different room types or facilities.

CB1-Cambridge and The Railyard charge higher weekly rents, although both shorten the campus journey and place Cambridge station nearby.

The lowest price does not automatically create the lowest annual cost.

Compare:

• Contract length
• Household bills
• Laundry charges
• Deposit
• Travel costs
• Bicycle storage
• Guarantor requirements
• Cancellation terms

A longer tenancy can outweigh a small weekly saving.

Walking

Students who live near Trumpington Street can reach the business school within ten minutes.

CB1 and Mill Road usually create a walk of 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the exact address.

Walking works particularly well in the centre, where many streets restrict through traffic.

Crowded pavements can slow the journey during busy tourist periods.

Cycling

Cycling provides one of the fastest and least expensive ways to travel around Cambridge.

A journey from CB1 to the business school takes around ten minutes.

Chesterton and Mill Road generally fall within a cycle of 15 to 20 minutes.

Use strong locks and check whether the accommodation has secure bicycle storage.

Students should also carry lights and use visible clothing during darker winter journeys.

Buses

Stagecoach East operates local services throughout Cambridge.

Buses connect Chesterton, Mill Road, Trumpington and other residential areas with the centre.

The trip from Chesterton to campus usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes.

Traffic can affect journey times during morning and evening periods, so leave extra time for classes.

Cambridge Railway Station

Cambridge station lies around 15 to 20 minutes on foot from the business school.

A bicycle or local bus shortens the journey.

Greater Anglia, Thameslink and CrossCountry operate services from the station.

Destination	Approximate rail time
London King’s Cross	Around 50 minutes
Stansted Airport	Around 30 minutes
Peterborough	Around 40 minutes

The station location makes CB1 particularly useful for students who travel regularly.

Airport Access

Stansted Airport provides the closest major airport connection.

Direct trains from Cambridge take approximately 30 minutes.

National Express coaches connect Cambridge with Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports.

International students should include the journey between their accommodation and Cambridge station or the coach stop when planning flights.

The supplied transport guide provides these walking, cycling, bus and rail estimates.