Oxford Point is a Fresh Student Living-operated hall at 13-17 Oxford Road, Bournemouth BH8 8GS, right in the heart of Bournemouth's town center and a genuine 5-minute walk from Bournemouth University International College. It offers a wide spread of en-suite rooms and studios, including some of the only sea-view rooms in Bournemouth student accommodation, with all-inclusive bills, an on-site gym, and a rooftop terrace. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture, and who Oxford Point suits.
Oxford Point Bournemouth
| Item | Details |
| Address | 13-17 Oxford Road, Bournemouth BH8 8GS |
| Operator | Fresh Student Living (Now Students) |
| Room types | Silver, Gold and Sea View En Suite rooms, plus Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond Studios |
| Walk to BU International College | About 5 minutes |
| Distance to Talbot Campus | About 10 minutes by bus, or a 25-minute walk |
| Bills | All-inclusive (Wi-Fi, gas, electricity, water, contents insurance) |
| Standout feature | Sea-view rooms and a rooftop terrace |
The rooms and prices
Oxford Point offers a genuinely wide room ladder, with ten room types spanning Silver, Gold, and Sea View en suite rooms through to Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond studios, so there's a price point and privacy level for most students. En-suite rooms sit in cluster apartments with a shared living room and kitchen, each around 13 square meters with a bed, wardrobe, workspace, and private bathroom, while studios come with their own self-contained kitchenette. Rent is all-inclusive, covering Wi-Fi, gas, electricity, water, and contents insurance in one payment. Guide prices range from around £179 to £299 per week depending on room type, so confirm current rates and availability at booking, since sea-view rooms in particular tend to book up early.
Location and getting around
Oxford Point sits right in Bournemouth's town center, about a 9-minute walk from the main town center hub and just 5 minutes from Bournemouth University International College. Talbot Campus is reachable in around 10 minutes by bus or a 25-minute walk, and the bus station itself is only 2 minutes away on foot. The train station is about an 8-minute walk, and Bournemouth's beaches are around 10 minutes away, with cafes; restaurants, including Cozy Club and Cote Bournemouth; and nightlife spots all close by. My tip: Oxford Point genuinely runs one of the busier events calendars in Bournemouth student accommodation, with weekly socials year-round, including term time, holidays and even summer, so it suits students who want a strong social scene built in.
Amenities
- On-site gym
- Rooftop terrace with table tennis
- Group study area and private study booths
- Communal kitchen and dining area
- Games (table football, pool, video games)
- Laundry room
- Sea-view rooms (rare in Bournemouth student accommodation)
- Weekly social events programme
- Wellbeing programme (therapy dog sessions, Pilates classes)
- 24/7 CCTV and on-site residence team
The honest picture
Oxford Point's strengths are a genuinely central town center location, sea-view rooms that few other Bournemouth halls can offer, a strong events and wellbeing program, and a rooftop terrace for social space. The honest counterpoint: with ten different room types across a wide price range, it's worth being precise about exactly which tier you're being quoted, since "en-suite" and "studio" both span several price points depending on floor and view. As always, confirm your specific room type and current price before booking.
Who Oxford Point Bournemouth suits
Strong fit: students who want a sea-view room or a genuinely central town-center location; those who want a packed weekly social and wellbeing calendar; students who prioritize being close to BU International College and the train station.
Weaker fit: students who want Talbot Campus within easy walking distance; those who find a wide room-type ladder overwhelming and would rather choose from a simpler, more limited room range.
For other options, browse student accommodation in Bournemouth and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
FAQs
Where is Oxford Point in Bournemouth?
Oxford Point is at 13-17 Oxford Road, Bournemouth BH8 8GS, about a 9-minute walk from the town center and 5 minutes from Bournemouth University International College.
What room types does Oxford Point offer?
Silver, Gold, and Sea View en suite rooms, plus Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond studios.
How much is Oxford Point Bournemouth?
Guide prices range from around £179 to £299 per week depending on room type, with rent fully inclusive of Wi-Fi, gas, electricity, water, and contents insurance.
What amenities does Oxford Point have?
An on-site gym, a rooftop terrace, group and private study areas, a games area, laundry facilities, and a weekly social events program.
How far is Oxford Point from Bournemouth's campuses?
About a 5-minute walk to BU International College, with Talbot Campus around 10 minutes by bus.
Is Oxford Point good for students?
Yes, it's a popular, centrally located hall known for its sea-view rooms, rooftop terrace, and busy social calendar.
