Student Accommodation near London School Of Jewish Studies

Chief Rabbi Nathan Marcus Adler established Jews’ College in Finsbury Square in 1855.

The institution later adopted the London School of Jewish Studies name and developed into a specialist centre for Jewish education and scholarship.

LSJS now teaches from Schaller House at 44a Albert Road, Hendon, London NW4 2SJ. This address places the college within one of London’s largest Jewish communities.

Around 700 students take part in LSJS programmes.

The college teaches BA Honours and MA courses in Jewish Education. Middlesex University validates these degree programmes.

LSJS also teaches adult education courses and provides rabbinical training.

Its historic library supports teaching and research, while the institution’s academic history includes contributions to translations of the Tanach and Talmud.

The small student body and specialist curriculum create a close academic community built around Jewish learning, education and religious study.

London School of Jewish Studies Accommodation

Most London School of Jewish Studies accommodation falls into three main categories:

Housing type	Usual arrangement	Main consideration
Private rental in Hendon	Bedroom in a shared flat or house	Shorter college journey
Purpose-built student residence	En-suite room, shared-flat room or studio	More options in Wembley and wider London
Complete flat or house	Private tenancy alone or with housemates	Greater responsibility for bills and maintenance

Hendon’s residential character limits the number of large private student buildings close to LSJS.

Private houses and flats form a larger part of the local rental market. These properties may place students closer to the college, local synagogues and kosher shops.

Wembley has a larger selection of managed student buildings. The listed properties generally take between 37 and 52 minutes to reach LSJS by public transport.

Islington and King’s Cross place students closer to central London, but they create a longer college journey and often charge higher rents.

LSJS does not operate a conventional students’ union.

The college’s social and academic community connects closely with Hendon’s synagogues, community organisations and Jewish institutions.

Students can attend local lectures, religious events and social activities outside their formal classes.

Hendon has cafés and kosher restaurants for informal meetings.

Golders Green lies a short journey away and adds more Jewish shops, restaurants and community facilities.

The local social scene has a quieter and more family-oriented character than central London nightlife districts.

Shopping and Food

Brent Street forms one of Hendon’s main local shopping areas.

Students can find standard supermarkets, specialist kosher food shops and other everyday services.

Golders Green expands the choice of kosher produce, restaurants and community businesses.

Culture and Community Events

Hendon’s synagogues and community centres host lectures, cultural programmes and social gatherings.

The Sternberg Centre for Judaism in Finchley provides another important cultural institution within North London.

The Jewish Museum London in Camden gives visitors an introduction to Jewish life and history in Britain.

Sport and Wellbeing

LSJS does not have dedicated sports facilities.

Hendon Park gives students space for walking and outdoor activity.

Nearby leisure centres provide gyms, exercise classes and other fitness facilities.

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

The source describes Hendon as a generally safe and family-oriented residential area. Students should still follow normal city precautions, particularly after dark.

Hendon gives students the most direct access to LSJS.

A local room can reduce the time spent on buses or the Northern line. It can also help students attend early classes, evening lectures and community events without planning a cross-London journey.

Brent Street covers many everyday needs. The area has standard supermarkets, specialist kosher shops, cafés and restaurants.

The local Jewish community shapes daily life around the college. Students can connect with synagogues, community organisations and learning events beyond the LSJS campus.

Hendon has a quieter and more residential character than Islington or central London.

Purpose-built student accommodation in London remains limited, so students may need to rent through a private landlord or share a house.

Check the exact address before booking. A property advertised under Hendon may still require a bus journey to Albert Road.

Wembley

Wembley lies approximately 4.5 to 5.6 miles from LSJS, depending on the property.

The area contains several private student residences, including:

• Wembley Barnard Point
• Grand Felda House
• Pavilion Court London
• Arch View House
• Felda House
• Olympic Way

Grand Felda House has the shortest public transport journey among the listed Wembley properties at around 37 minutes.

Felda House follows closely with a 38-minute journey.

Wembley Barnard Point lies 4.52 miles from LSJS and takes around 43 minutes by public transport.

The area gives students access to managed buildings, communal facilities and different room types.

The route to Hendon may require a bus or a combination of Underground lines. Students need to check the number of changes before paying.

Islington and Highbury

Islington lies around five to six miles from LSJS.

AXO Islington, Chapter Islington and Chapter Highbury appear in the supplied property list.

The neighbourhood has independent shops, restaurants, cafés and cultural venues. It also gives residents easier access to central London than Hendon or Wembley.

The trade-off comes through the commute.

AXO Islington takes around 60 minutes to reach LSJS. Chapter Islington takes approximately 53 minutes, while Chapter Highbury takes around 58 minutes.

Weekly rents also reach a higher level. Chapter Highbury starts from £393 per week, compared with £246 at Grand Felda House.

Islington makes more sense for a student who has work, family or regular commitments in central London. It creates a long daily route for someone who only needs to reach Hendon.

King’s Cross

Chapter King’s Cross lies around 7.23 miles from LSJS.

The supplied data gives a public transport journey of approximately 47 minutes and a starting rent of £335 per week.

King’s Cross gives residents access to several Underground lines, National Rail services and St Pancras International.

The location may suit students who travel frequently or need access to other parts of London.

A student who attends LSJS most days will still need to weigh that transport access against the longer route to Hendon.

The supplied area guide identifies Hendon as the closest residential option and Wembley or Islington as the main areas with private student residences.

Area Comparison

Area	Relationship to LSJS	Main benefit	Main drawback
Hendon	Immediate college area	Community access and shorter commute	Limited PBSA
Wembley	Around 4.5–5.6 miles	Several managed student buildings	Bus or Underground journey
Islington	Around 5–6 miles	Shops, restaurants and central access	Longer commute and higher rent
Highbury	Around 5.6 miles	North London location	Journey close to one hour
King’s Cross	Around 7.2 miles	Major rail and Underground connections	Higher rent and longer college route

A direct journey matters more than the distance alone.

Two properties may lie a similar number of miles from LSJS but create very different travel times because of interchanges and local bus connections.

The supplied article estimates weekly living costs of £120 to £170 outside rent.

Expense	Typical weekly amount	Practical detail
Groceries	£30–£50	Kosher shops and standard supermarkets operate locally
Transport with an eligible student discount	£31–£37	Travel frequency affects the total
Transport without the discount	£40–£55	Longer London journeys cost more
Mobile phone	£5–£6	SIM-only plans often cost less
Social plans	Varies	A casual meal may cost £10–£20
Household bills	Varies	PBSA usually includes them
Course costs	Varies	Books and specialist religious texts may add expense

Students who live in Hendon may spend less on transport than residents in Islington, Waterloo or King’s Cross.

Purpose-built student buildings usually include heating, electricity, water and internet within the rent.

Private houses may charge those costs separately. Outer London utility costs can remain lower than some inner-city estimates, but the property condition and heating system will affect the final bill.

Jewish education and teacher-training courses may require textbooks.

Rabbinical training can create additional costs for specialist religious texts.

The supplied article records a Student visa maintenance requirement of £1,529 per month for London. It equates this amount to roughly £352 per week for a maximum of nine months.

The government uses this figure for visa applications. It does not represent the average amount every LSJS student will spend.

Comparing the Complete Housing Cost

The weekly rent does not show the full price of a tenancy.

Students need to include:

• Contract length
• Utility charges
• Internet
• Laundry
• Transport
• Deposit
• Advance rent
• Guarantor requirements
• Catering
• Cancellation terms

A Wembley residence may include most household bills but require daily bus or Underground travel.

A private room in Hendon may reduce the commute but charge electricity, heating and internet separately.

Compare the total amount due over the full academic year before choosing between them.

Studios

A studio gives one student a self-contained room with a sleeping area, kitchen and private bathroom.

Wembley Barnard Point provides the source’s price reference, with rooms starting from approximately £296 per week.

A studio gives residents control over cooking, cleaning and daily routines.

This room type may suit postgraduate students or anyone who needs a quiet study environment.

The higher weekly rent forms the main drawback.

A private unit can also feel less social than a cluster flat, so residents may need to make more effort to meet people outside their room.

En-suite Rooms

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

Flatmates share the kitchen and living area.

Grand Felda House starts from £246 per week in the supplied property data.

This arrangement gives students bathroom privacy while retaining the social contact of shared housing.

Check the number of residents in the flat and the amount of kitchen storage before paying.

Shared Non-En-suite Rooms

A non-en-suite room gives one student a private bedroom.

Residents share the bathroom, kitchen and communal space.

These rooms generally cost less than studios or en-suite options.

The source places starting rates below £250 per week in parts of Wembley.

This housing style can help first-year students meet people and reduce rent.

The household needs to agree on cleaning, shared items, guests and noise.

The source provides these room definitions and uses Wembley properties as its main price references.

Best Private Student Accommodation Near LSJS

Property	Distance from LSJS	Public transport	Drive	Starting rent
Wembley Barnard Point	4.52 miles	43 minutes	14 minutes	£296 per week
Grand Felda House	4.65 miles	37 minutes	Not listed	£246 per week
AXO Islington	4.97 miles	60 minutes	Not listed	£299 per week
Pavilion Court London	5.41 miles	46 minutes	Not listed	£270 per week
Arch View House	5.43 miles	52 minutes	Not listed	£264 per week
Felda House	5.54 miles	38 minutes	Not listed	£264 per week
Chapter Highbury	5.59 miles	58 minutes	Not listed	£393 per week
Olympic Way	5.64 miles	Not listed	15 minutes	£279 per week
Chapter Islington	6.27 miles	53 minutes	Not listed	£334 per week
Chapter King’s Cross	7.23 miles	47 minutes	Not listed	£335 per week

The supplied property data provides these rents, distances and journey estimates.

Grand Felda House

Grand Felda House begins at £246 per week.

The property lies 4.65 miles from LSJS and has an estimated 37-minute public transport journey.

It carries the lowest rent and shortest public transport route among the main Wembley options.

This combination makes it a practical comparison point for students who want a managed building outside Hendon.

Wembley Barnard Point

Wembley Barnard Point lies 4.52 miles from the college.

The property has a 43-minute public transport journey or a 14-minute drive.

Rooms start from £296 per week.

It lies slightly closer to LSJS than Grand Felda House but charges £50 more each week at the listed starting rate.

Felda House

Felda House begins at £264 per week.

The property lies 5.54 miles from LSJS and has a 38-minute public transport journey.

Its route nearly matches Grand Felda House, while the starting rate remains £18 higher.

Students should compare the room types, contract terms and building facilities before choosing between them.

Pavilion Court London

Pavilion Court starts from £270 per week.

The journey to LSJS takes approximately 46 minutes.

Its price falls between Felda House and Wembley Barnard Point.

The extra travel time needs to match a meaningful improvement in room size or facilities.

Arch View House

Arch View House begins at £264 per week.

The property lies 5.43 miles from LSJS and takes around 52 minutes by public transport.

Felda House charges the same starting rent and shortens the journey by approximately 14 minutes.

The exact room and tenancy may still change the comparison.

Olympic Way

Olympic Way starts from £279 per week.

The property lies 5.64 miles from LSJS.

The source provides a 15-minute driving estimate but does not give a public transport time.

Students who do not have regular access to a car should confirm the bus and Underground route before booking.

Islington and Highbury Properties

AXO Islington begins at £299 per week and takes around 60 minutes to reach LSJS.

Chapter Islington starts from £334 and reduces the route to approximately 53 minutes.

Chapter Highbury has the highest listed rate at £393 and a journey of around 58 minutes.

These properties suit students who place more value on their North London neighbourhood than on a short trip to college.

Property	Distance from LSJS	Public transport	Starting rent
AXO Waterloo	8.99 miles	58 minutes	£200 per week
Chelsea Lightfoot Hall	13.28 miles	72 minutes	£225 per week
Townhall Camberwell	11.82 miles	77 minutes	£230 per week
The Cube Ealing	8.66 miles	70 minutes	£235 per week
Romano Court	8.26 miles	49 minutes	£240 per week
Creek Court	24.75 miles	85 minutes	£245 per week
Surrey Quays Landale House	25.69 miles	66 minutes	£245 per week
Grand Felda House	4.65 miles	37 minutes	£246 per week
Ewen Henderson Court	26.54 miles	84 minutes	£258 per week
Portobello Garrow House	7.39 miles	64 minutes	£263 per week

The source records these starting prices and travel times.

Lowest Weekly Rent

AXO Waterloo has the lowest listed starting rent at £200 per week.

The route to LSJS takes approximately 58 minutes.

The property gives students access to central London, but the college journey can take almost an hour in each direction.

That commute may prove tiring when students attend Hendon several days each week.

Romano Court

Romano Court starts from £240 per week.

The journey to LSJS takes around 49 minutes.

It charges £40 more each week than AXO Waterloo but shortens the route by approximately nine minutes.

The Clerkenwell location also gives residents easier access to central London.

Grand Felda House

Grand Felda House costs £46 more per week than AXO Waterloo.

It reduces the journey from 58 minutes to 37 minutes and keeps residents in North West London.

For regular LSJS attendance, this time saving may justify the difference.

Properties with Long Journeys

Chelsea Lightfoot Hall, Townhall Camberwell, The Cube Ealing, Creek Court and Ewen Henderson Court all create routes of 70 minutes or more.

Their lower advertised rents do not automatically make them practical for an LSJS student.

A long commute adds transport costs and can take several hours from the week.

Hendon Central Station

Hendon Central serves the Northern line.

Students can reach the station from Albert Road by walking or taking a local bus, depending on the exact starting point.

The line connects Hendon with Golders Green, Camden, King’s Cross and central London.

Journey to King’s Cross

The supplied article places the trip from Hendon to King’s Cross at around 30 to 35 minutes.

King’s Cross gives students access to several Underground lines, National Rail and St Pancras International.

Journey to Golders Green

Golders Green lies approximately ten minutes from Hendon.

The area adds shops, kosher restaurants and community facilities.

Journey to Colindale

Colindale lies around five to ten minutes away.

The short route can help students reach other parts of North West London.

Local Buses

Local buses connect Albert Road with Hendon Central and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Students living in Wembley may use a local bus or combine bus and Underground services.

The supplied guide estimates a Wembley-to-LSJS journey of around 20 to 30 minutes in general route guidance, although individual property data gives longer estimates of 37 to 52 minutes.

Use the property’s full address when checking the current timetable.

Cycling

Hendon’s residential roads make cycling possible for short local journeys.

A cycle trip into central London would take much longer, so most students will find rail or Underground travel more practical.

The area has some cycling routes, although it does not have the same level of infrastructure as several inner-London districts.

Heathrow Airport

Students can reach Heathrow through a combined Underground journey using the Northern and Piccadilly lines.

The supplied article estimates the journey at approximately one hour.

Luton Airport

Hendon’s North London location also gives students access to Luton Airport through train and bus connections.

The source does not provide a specific travel time.

Student Travel Discount

Eligible students can apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard.

The card reduces the price of adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes by 30%.

This discount can make a considerable difference for students who commute from Wembley, Islington or central London.

The source supports these Underground, bus, cycling and airport details.