Student Accommodation near ESCP Business School

ESCP Business School began in Paris in 1819. The school opened its first UK campus in Oxford in 1974 before moving to London for the 2004–05 academic year. It now operates campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw.

The London campus occupies:

527 Finchley Road
London
NW3 7BG

The campus welcomed more than 1,100 students from over 70 nationalities during 2023–24. Students attend Bachelor, Master, MBA and specialised postgraduate programmes from the London site.

ESCP’s multi-campus structure affects housing plans more than it does at a conventional London university. Some students remain in London for the full academic year. Others move between European campuses after one semester or one academic stage. A 51-week London contract can become expensive when the course requires an earlier move to Paris, Madrid, Berlin, Turin or Warsaw.

Check the complete programme calendar before signing. The school does not include personal accommodation or inter-campus travel within ordinary programme fees unless a course page states otherwise.

How ESCP Business School Housing Works

ESCP Business School does not provide student housing directly.

After admission, students receive access to an internal housing marketplace. Departing students can advertise rooms to incoming students, and ESCP staff can add properties from landlords who have previously rented to the school community. The platform allows users to compare price, city, and campus distance.

The school also works with housing platforms, private residences and letting agencies. Limited rooms may become available through residence partnerships, but availability changes by year and campus. Admitted students receive the full provider list, prices and contact information through ESCP’s housing resources.

ESCP’s current London housing guide mentions providers such as:

• iQ Haywood House
• Fusion Brent Cross Town
• Scape Wembley
• The Stay Club Camden
• AXO London
• Unite Students
• Francis Gardner Studios
• Chapter Living

The school also lists private-rental services, house-share platforms, homestays and flexible short-let providers.

Students should begin with the programme dates, then select a tenancy length. A semester student will need a different contract from someone who remains in London for an entire Bachelor or Master year.

ESCP’s London campus supports professional, cultural, social and sports societies.

Students can join consulting, finance, entrepreneurship, media, technology and special-interest groups. The London campus also participates in BUCS sport, giving students opportunities to compete against other UK institutions.

West Hampstead gives students cafés, restaurants and local services around West End Lane. Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill provide outdoor space within north London, while the Jubilee line gives quick access to central London.

The school keeps the library open on weekdays and on Saturdays during term. Campus opening hours currently extend into the evening, which gives students time for group work after teaching.

A nearby room can help during project deadlines. Students can remain on campus later without planning a lengthy return journey.

West Hampstead And Finchley Road

West Hampstead gives students the shortest academic route.

Francis Gardner Studios currently appears as the closest managed property on the House of Student ESCP page, at about 0.91 miles from campus. The property currently starts from £416 per week and offers several tenancy periods, including 44 and 51 weeks alongside selected shorter stays.

The neighbourhood has supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and several rail options. West Hampstead provides Jubilee line, Overground and Thameslink access, while Finchley Road & Frognal adds another Overground station.

The official campus route differs from some older accommodation guides. ESCP advises students who use Finchley Road Underground station to take bus 13 or 113 to Lyncroft Gardens or walk for approximately 20 minutes. The campus does not stand five minutes from Finchley Road Underground station.

A property near Finchley Road & Frognal may create a much shorter final walk than one near the Underground station. Always use 527 Finchley Road as the destination.

West Hampstead rent reflects its Zone 2 location and transport. A room here can still offer value when it removes regular travel and supports an intensive timetable.

Kilburn And Brondesbury

Kilburn and Brondesbury lie west and south-west of the campus.

The area contains shared houses, private flats and rooms in converted properties. Kilburn High Road also gives residents supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés and everyday services.

Kilburn station uses the Jubilee line, while Brondesbury and Brondesbury Park connect through the Overground. Many addresses also have direct buses towards Finchley Road.

A room here can cost less than a similar property in central West Hampstead. Check the final walk to the bus or station, as Kilburn covers a sizeable residential area.

Students renting a conventional flat should confirm whether the monthly rent includes electricity, gas, water and broadband. Purpose-built residences usually combine these costs, while private landlords commonly charge them separately.

Swiss Cottage

Swiss Cottage lies south-east of the ESCP campus.

The Jubilee line stops at Swiss Cottage, and buses travel north along Finchley Road. A property close to the main road can give students a simple journey to Lyncroft Gardens.

The area contains modern apartment buildings, older flats, cafés, supermarkets and local leisure facilities. Private rent can match or exceed West Hampstead rates, particularly near the Underground station.

Swiss Cottage also helps students who travel regularly to Bond Street, Westminster or London Bridge. The address may suit someone who balances campus with internships or part-time work in central London.

Cricklewood And Brent Cross

Cricklewood and Brent Cross offer more managed student housing than the immediate West Hampstead streets.

ESCP’s current housing guide names Fusion Brent Cross Town and describes it as roughly 20 minutes from the London campus. The development offers en-suite rooms, studios and extensive communal facilities.

Current 2026–27 listings show entry rooms from about £332 per week under a 51-week contract. That produces a basic rent of £16,932 for the academic year.

Fusion includes bills, laundry, study spaces, fitness facilities and social areas within its accommodation package. Students should decide how often they will use those services before paying more for the building.

Brent Cross West railway station gives the area a direct Thameslink connection. The final route to ESCP may require a combination of rail, bus or walking, depending on the property entrance and teaching time.

Wembley Park

Wembley Park gives students a larger purpose-built accommodation market.

ESCP currently names Scape Wembley among its London housing options. The property offers furnished rooms, private bathrooms, study areas, a gym, cinema facilities and 24-hour staff support.

One current 2026–27 listing shows an available Scape Wembley room from about £303 per week over 51 weeks. That contract reaches £15,453.

Wembley Park connects with Finchley Road through the Metropolitan line. Students then need bus 13 or 113 or the final walk towards campus.

The journey remains manageable, but it will not feel as convenient as West Hampstead during an early lecture or a late group project. The annual rent saving needs to justify the additional travel.

Camden

Camden places music venues, markets, restaurants and central London transport near home.

ESCP includes The Stay Club Camden and AXO Camden in its current housing guidance. House of Student currently lists The Stay Club Camden from £404 per week and AXO Camden studios from £423. Camden Hawley Crescent currently begins from £319 for a studio under a 51-week agreement.

A £319 Camden Hawley Crescent studio costs £16,269 over 51 weeks.

Camden students normally need a bus, Underground connection or combination of local services to reach Finchley Road. The location may appeal to someone who values central London access outside teaching hours.

King’s Cross And Islington

King’s Cross and Islington give students access to several railway and Underground lines, but they do not provide the shortest ESCP commute.

AXO Islington currently begins at £299 per week for a private room. Available contracts include 42 and 51 weeks. The full rent reaches £12,558 over 42 weeks or £15,249 over 51 weeks.

Chapter King’s Cross currently starts above £370 per week among its available categories. The property gives residents major transport links, but students need to change for Finchley Road or use buses towards north-west London.

This area may suit someone with regular work near the City, Euston or central London. A student who attends campus every day will usually gain more from a north-west London address.

Portobello And North Kensington

Portobello Garrow House currently provides one of the lowest advertised managed-property prices in the ESCP comparison.

The property starts from £263 per week and offers private rooms, shared options and studios. Current tenancy periods include 44 and 51 weeks.

Contract	Weekly Rent	Complete Rent
44 weeks	£263	£11,572
51 weeks	£263	£13,413

The location lies farther south-west than campus. Students need to check the bus or rail combination from the exact building.

The lower annual payment can justify the commute, particularly when the alternative costs more than £400 per week near West Hampstead.

A low weekly number does not guarantee a low annual payment.

Property	Weekly Rent	Contract	Complete Rent
Portobello Garrow House	£263	44 weeks	£11,572
AXO Islington	£299	42 weeks	£12,558
Portobello Garrow House	£263	51 weeks	£13,413
Scape Wembley	£303	51 weeks	£15,453
AXO Islington	£299	51 weeks	£15,249
iQ Haywood House	£379	43 weeks	£16,297
Camden Hawley Crescent	£319	51 weeks	£16,269
Fusion Brent Cross Town	£332	51 weeks	£16,932
Francis Gardner Studios	£416	51 weeks	£21,216

A student who studies in London for one semester should not accept a 51-week tenancy only because the provider promotes a lower weekly rate. ESCP’s multi-campus model makes this check especially important.

Ask the programme office for the London teaching dates before booking. Then confirm:

• Move-in date
• Final teaching date
• Exam period
• Internship requirements
• Next campus destination
• Cancellation policy
• Replacement-tenant rules
• Summer access

Private Room With Shared Facilities

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

Residents normally share bathrooms, kitchen, and living space. This category often provides the lowest rent in the conventional private market.

Check how many people use each bathroom. A five-bedroom flat with one shower creates a very different morning routine from a smaller household.

Private landlords may exclude bills, so add electricity, gas, water and internet to the rent.

En-Suite Room

An en-suite gives each resident a private shower, toilet and basin.

Flatmates share the kitchen and social space. iQ Haywood House, Fusion Brent Cross, Scape Wembley and several AXO or Chapter buildings provide this arrangement.

The private bathroom increases rent but can reduce household disagreements. Kitchen group size still affects daily life.

Studio

A studio includes a private bathroom and kitchenette within one self-contained space.

Studios appeal to students who value quiet study, cooking control and personal space. They generally cost more than en-suite rooms.

Check whether the kitchen has an oven, freezer space and sufficient storage. Some compact London studios provide only a microwave and two-ring hob.

Shared Room

A shared room places two residents in one bedroom or studio.

This format can cut costs significantly, but both students need to agree on sleep, work calls, guests and study times.

Students completing internships, international calls or group projects may find bedroom sharing difficult during busy academic periods.

Shared House

A shared house gives a group more control over the household.

Students usually share bathrooms, kitchen and living room while keeping private bedrooms. This option appears more frequently in Kilburn, Cricklewood, Willesden and outer north-west London than directly beside Finchley Road.

Every tenant should understand joint liability. One housemate leaving can affect the rest of the group when the contract makes everyone responsible for the complete rent.

Private flats and house shares give students more neighbourhood choice than managed halls.

ESCP recommends several vetted agencies and housing platforms through its admitted-student resources. Its internal marketplace also connects students who leave a room with others arriving in London.

Before paying, confirm:

• The landlord or agent’s identity
• The complete address
• Contract start and finish dates
• Full rent
• Deposit protection
• Guarantor conditions
• Utility responsibility
• Internet
• Council-tax exemption
• Bedroom furniture
• Heating
• Damp or mould
• Kitchen appliances
• Repair process
• Joint liability
• Early-release conditions

Request a live video viewing when you cannot attend. Ask the agent to show the actual bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, entrance and street.

Do not transfer money after viewing photographs alone. Confirm the tenancy and provider through the school’s housing resources where possible.

Weekly Student Budget In London

Rent takes the largest part of the budget, but ESCP students also need to plan for food, transport, study costs and possible European-campus moves.

A practical weekly allowance outside rent may include:

Expense	Weekly Planning Range
Groceries	£40–£65
Transport	£15–£40
Utilities in a private house	£15–£35
Mobile phone	£3–£8
Laundry	£5–£10
Course and printing costs	£5–£25
Social plans	£20–£45
Household purchases	£5–£12

An 18+ Student Oyster photocard gives eligible students a 30% discount on adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets. It does not cut every pay-as-you-go journey by 30%.

International Student visa applicants who need to show maintenance funds currently require £1,529 for each month of study in London, up to nine months. The maximum reaches £13,761. This amount supports the visa application and does not represent an average personal budget.

Students rotating to another ESCP campus should also plan for:

• Flights or rail tickets
• Luggage
• A new deposit
• Temporary accommodation
• Overlapping tenancies
• Visa or residence paperwork
• Currency changes

An inexpensive student accommodation in London room loses value when the contract continues after the student moves abroad.

Current managed options at the lower end of the ESCP comparison include Portobello Garrow House, AXO Islington and Scape Wembley.

Property	Entry Price	Main Cost Consideration
Portobello Garrow House	£263/week	Commute from west London
AXO Islington	£299/week	Longer cross-London journey
Scape Wembley	About £303/week	51-week agreement
Camden Hawley Crescent	£319/week	Studio and 51-week agreement
Fusion Brent Cross Town	About £332/week	Premium building facilities

Portobello Garrow House currently gives the lowest advertised managed rate among the properties compared here. A 44-week agreement costs £11,572.

A private house share in Kilburn, Willesden or Cricklewood may cost less. Those properties usually require deposits, guarantors and separate utility payments.

The lowest weekly rent should not force a 60-minute commute or an unsuitable contract. Travel and unused tenancy weeks can erase the saving.

Finchley Road Underground Station

The Jubilee and Metropolitan lines stop at Finchley Road.

ESCP advises students to take bus 13 or 113 from the station to Lyncroft Gardens. Students can also walk north along Finchley Road for approximately 20 minutes.

Do not assume that every property marketed near Finchley Road Underground gives a short campus walk.

West Hampstead Stations

West Hampstead offers Underground, Overground and Thameslink services through separate stations.

This transport network helps students reach King’s Cross, central London, east London and several outer districts. ESCP names West Hampstead as a rail route to campus.

Check which West Hampstead station the journey uses, as the entrances do not all occupy the same point.

Buses

Routes 13 and 113 stop at Lyncroft Gardens near campus.

A direct bus can provide a calmer route than an Underground journey with several changes. Traffic can increase the travel time during the morning, so test the route before an early class.

Cycling

Cycling can suit residents in Kilburn, Cricklewood, Swiss Cottage, Camden and parts of Hampstead.

Check secure overnight storage at the property. A controlled bicycle room gives better protection than an exposed street rack.

Finchley Road carries heavy traffic, so review quieter parallel routes before making cycling the main commute.

Intercity And European Travel

West Hampstead Thameslink gives students access to St Pancras International.

King’s Cross St Pancras provides national rail and Eurostar connections, which can help students who move to another European ESCP campus.

Travel days become easier when the property lies near Thameslink or a direct route to St Pancras.