Clerkenwell occupies an odd middle ground in London geography, technically in Zone 1 and genuinely central, but somehow less flashy and less expensive than its postcode suggests. That's roughly the pitch for East Central House on Lever Street: 245 bedrooms run by Unite Students, sitting between Old Street and the Barbican, with pricing that undercuts a lot of its Zone 1 neighbors despite the location being just as central.
East Central House London
| Item | Details |
| Address | 115 Lever Street, London EC1V 3RH |
| Operator | Unite Students |
| Total bedrooms | 245 |
| Room types | Classic Accessible Studios, Premium Range 1/2 En-suites, and standard studios |
| Distance to City St George's, University of London | About a 10-minute walk |
| Distance to Old Street Underground | About a 10-minute walk |
| Bills | All-inclusive, plus contents insurance and ultrafast Wi-Fi |
Room breakdown
The split here is straightforward: en-suite rooms with a private bathroom sharing a communal kitchen and living space or self-contained studios with their own kitchenette for full independence. Every unit, regardless of type, comes with a small double bed, study desk and chair, wardrobe, shelving, and under-bed storage, so the furnishing quality doesn't drop off in the cheaper room categories. Rent for 2026/27 spans roughly £299 to £485 a week depending on room type, all-inclusive of utilities, ultrafast Wi-Fi, and contents insurance. Given the range across different listing platforms and the fact that this property has previously been covered elsewhere on this site, it's worth double-checking the live rate directly before assuming any single figure is current.
Clerkenwell and around
Lever Street sits right between Old Street and the Barbican, a genuinely central spot without the premium price tag of Islington or Marylebone. City St George's, University of London, is about ten minutes away on foot, and the same walk gets you to Old Street Underground station, opening up the rest of the network. UAL is a short two-minute drive, and the Cass Business School is around eight minutes by car. Shoreditch, Farringdon, and Islington are all within easy walking distance too, so the surrounding area covers everything from late-night food to quieter café culture depending on which direction you head.
On-site facilities
- Communal games room with pool table
- On-site cinema
- On-site gym
- Communal study space and study room
- Outdoor social space
- Common room
- On-site laundry room
- Bike storage
- Vending machine, recycling and printing (small charge)
- CCTV and secure access
The balanced view
Resident reviews for East Central House are genuinely mixed rather than uniformly glowing, which is worth knowing going in. Some residents flag heating that's slow to respond and room layouts that vary more than expected between units of the same nominal type, and front desk reliability comes up as inconsistent in a few reviews. Against that, the location and price combination is hard to beat for genuinely central London, and the amenity list, gym, and games room are more generous than many buildings at a similar price point. It's a solid, not flawless, option.
Who should book
A good fit if a central London location matters more than having the newest possible building, you want a genuine choice between en-suite and studio living, and the amenity list (gym, cinema, games room) appeals to you.
Maybe skip it if you're sensitive to inconsistencies in heating or front desk service, based on some resident feedback, or you want total certainty on room layout before booking sight unseen.
For other options, browse student accommodation in the UK and see how much student accommodation costs in the UK for national context.
FAQs
Where is East Central House?
115 Lever Street, London EC1V 3RH, between Old Street and the Barbican in Clerkenwell.
What room types does it offer?
En-suite rooms with a shared kitchen and self-contained studios, including a Classic Accessible Studio.
How much does it cost?
Roughly £299 to £485 a week for 2026/27 depending on room type; confirm the current rate directly, given some variation across listings.
What's on site?
A gym, an on-site cinema, a games room with a pool table, study spaces, and on-site laundry.
How far is it from campus?
About a 10-minute walk to City St George's, University of London, and Old Street Underground station.
What do reviews say?
Reviews are mixed, many residents are positive on location and amenities, while some flag heating and front desk inconsistencies.
