Byron Central is only a 2 minute walk to Northumbria University and ideally located within a short walk of the city centre and all its attractions. Book a classic en-suite room, or select a premium en-suite for a bit of extra space in your room.
Your flat will include a spacious shared kitchen and living area. The residence also has a private study area, as well as spacious common room with a games area, cinema room and TV lounge. So you’ll have lots of places to hang out in your spare time and a chance to meet lots of new people.
| Room type | Cost per week | Total contract value |
| Standard room | £135.00 | £5,940.00 |
| Premium room | £137.00 | £6,028.00 |
| Contract length | 44 weeks |
| Advance rent payment | £250 |
| Distance from campus | 2 minute walk |
| Bathroom | En-suite |
| Wi-Fi speed | 100MB |
| Social space | ✓ |
| Gym | ✗ |
| Bedrooms per flat | 3-4 rooms |
| Bed size | Three quarter |
| Laundry facilities | Onsite laundrette |
| Operated by | Unite Students |
Address: Byron St, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE2 1XH.
Accommodation applications for September 2023 are now closed.
We encourage students to book accommodation early and always in advance of travelling to Northumbria University.
If you have any questions regarding accommodation, please contact the accommodation team at rc.accommodation.office@northumbria.ac.uk
If you apply early in the academic year you can follow the below booking process:
1. Confirm your course offer with Northumbria University
If you are applying via UCAS, please log into your UCAS Hub and ensure your course offer is updated. If you are applying via Clearing or Adjustment, please log into UCAS Track and refer yourself to confirm your course offer. Please note this might take up-to 48h to be updated on the University system.
If you are a direct entry applicant, please visit the Applicant Portal to review and accept your course offer. To learn more about the process and the required steps, you can visit the After You Apply page.
2. Visit the Student Portal and log in to the Accommodation section where you can start your booking
Wait up-to 48 hours for your course acceptance to be recorded and using your applicant portal login details (you will have received this via email when you applied) select the Accommodation section to start your application.
Top Tip: Make sure you register with your personal email address and not one associated to a school/college. School/College email addresses are often closed after you leave and can delay the process.
Lost your login details? Get in touch with our team by calling 0191 227 4209 or contact the IT team using IT Chat
3. Submit your interest in accommodation
Express your interest in accommodation and submit your building and flatmate preferences. You need to submit a minimum of five building options and please contact the team if you require any specific arrangements for your accommodation. Applications will be processed after 17 August and the Accommodation Team will contact you with more information on availability.
4. Complete your contract
Room offers are sent via email, please check your inbox regularly, as well the spam/junk folder. You are required to sign a tenancy agreement to accept and confirm your accommodation booking. This is completed online and you receive a confirmation email with all relevant documents.
Top Tip: Make sure you read your contract carefully as it is a legally binding contract. If you don’t understand anything, get in touch, we will be happy to run through it with you.
5. Pay your advance rent payment
The final step of your booking is making an advance rent payment of £250. Once the payment has been made, the room is secured for you. This payment is part of your total accommodation cost and is used towards your final rent payment.
Once you've completed the process above, the room is secured for you. You will also get access to the MyUnite app to help you connect with flatmates before you arrive.
Your data will be processed in accordance with our accommodation Privacy Notice. By submitting your application you are confirming that you have read this privacy notice.
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