Elmstead Place is a purpose-built student accommodation at 48 Elmstead Road, Colchester CO4 3GD, operated by CRM Students, offering townhouses and self-contained studios just a 5-minute walk from the University of Essex's Colchester Campus. With Colchester town center a short bus ride away, all-inclusive billing, a landscaped courtyard, study spaces, on-site laundry, secure bike storage, and 24/7 CCTV, Elmstead Place provides a convenient and well-maintained base for Essex students who want to be close to campus. A 350-pound cashback offer was available for 51-week tenancies for 2026/27 (use code 350). CRM Students also offers a No Place, No Pay visa cancellation guarantee.
Elmstead Place Colchester rooms
| Room type | Key features |
| En-Suite Townhouse Room | Private bathroom, shared kitchen/dining/living, feels like a house |
| Studio | Self-contained, private kitchen and bathroom |
| Penthouse Studio | Top-floor studio, premium views, from £257/wk |
Townhouses are Elmstead Place’s distinctive feature, providing the feel of a fully inclusive house lifestyle with your own private en-suite bedroom and a shared kitchen, dining, and living area with flatmates. Studios offer complete self-contained independence with a private bathroom and kitchen. All rooms are fully furnished with beds, study desks, wardrobes, and storage. All bills are included, covering utilities, 100Mbps Wi-Fi, and contents insurance. My tip: the townhouses give you the best of both worlds, the social living of a shared house with the maintenance-free convenience and all-inclusive billing of PBSA.
How far is Elmstead Place from the University of Essex?
Elmstead Place is a 5-minute walk from the University of Essex Colchester Campus, making it one of the closest purpose-built student accommodations to the university. Colchester town center is a short bus ride away, with Lion Walk Shopping Centre, Colchester Castle, restaurants, and nightlife all accessible. Colchester station connects to London Liverpool Street in about 50 minutes. My tip: the 5-minute walk to campus is Elmstead Place’s single biggest advantage, and it is genuinely difficult to find a closer PBSA option in Colchester.
Elmstead Place amenities
Elmstead Place offers a landscaped courtyard, communal lounges, study spaces, up to 100Mbps Wi-Fi and broadband throughout, on-site laundry facilities, secure bike storage, parcel service and parcel lockers, 24/7 CCTV and keycard access, on-site maintenance, free contents insurance, and all-inclusive billing. My tip: while Elmstead Place’s amenity set is practical rather than premium (no gym or cinema), the trade-off is its extraordinary campus proximity, which is worth more to most students than a gym they might not use.
The honest picture
Elmstead Place’s strengths are its 5-minute walk to the University of Essex (virtually unbeatable); its distinctive townhouse-style accommodation; all-inclusive billing with 100 Mbps Wi-Fi; the CRM Students visa cancellation guarantee; and the 350-pound cashback offer for 2026/27. Reviews (8 on StudentCrowd) are positive, praising the proximity and the townhouse feel. The honest counterpoints: There is no gym or cinema on-site (The Maltings on Haven Road, CO2 8FU, offers these if they matter to you); the location is closer to campus than to town (so shops and nightlife require a bus); and the property is smaller and quieter than some of the larger Colchester halls.
Conclusion
Elmstead Place is the closest purpose-built student accommodation to the University of Essex Colchester Campus, and its distinctive townhouse-style living, all-inclusive billing, visa cancellation guarantee, and 350 pounds cashback make it a strong, practical choice for Essex students who prioritize campus proximity above all else.
FAQs
Where is Elmstead Place?
At 48 Elmstead Road, Colchester CO4 3GD, a 5-minute walk from the University of Essex Colchester campus.
What room types does Elmstead Place offer?
En-suite townhouse rooms (private bathroom, shared kitchen/living area), studios, and penthouse studios.
Are bills included at Elmstead Place?
Yes, all-inclusive, covering utilities, 100Mbps Wi-Fi, and contents insurance.
Can I cancel if I don’t get my visa?
Yes, CRM Students offers a No Place, No Pay guarantee for visa refusal or university non-acceptance.
