Islington's Goswell Road puts you five minutes from Angel Station and inside London Zone 1, and that positioning is essentially the entire pitch for Student Living Heights. Run by Unite Students out of Derwent Point, this 136-bed building trades heavily on location, close enough to City St George's, University of London to make mornings painless, close enough to the Tower of London and St Paul's to make weekends feel like a city break

Student Living Heights

Item	Details
Address	Derwent Point, 312 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7AF
Operator	Unite Students
Total residents	136 students
Room types	Basic, Classic and Premium Range 1 Studios, plus a Classic Accessible Studio
Distance to City St George's, University of London	About 0.2 miles, a 5-minute walk
Distance to Angel Station	About 0.2 miles, a 5-minute walk
Bills	All-inclusive (electricity, heating, water, gas, Wi-Fi)

Studio breakdown

Four studio tiers cover the range here. Classic Studios run 16 to 18 square meters; the Premium Range 1 stretches that slightly to 17 to 18.5; and the Classic Accessible Studio is the largest at 23 square meters, purpose-designed for students with mobility needs. Every studio includes a 3/4 bed, a private en-suite bathroom, a fitted kitchen with a hob, microwave, and fridge-freezer, plus a study desk and storage. Weekly rent for the Classic Studio starts around £435, reflecting the Zone 1 postcode more than the room itself, since square footage here isn't dramatically different from cheaper zones elsewhere in London. A £250 advance rent payment secures a booking, adjustable against your final rent, with installment plans available for students with a UK address.

Zone 1 living

This stretch of Islington sits close to City Law School and City St George's, University of London, both around a five-minute walk, and Angel Station puts the rest of the Underground network within easy reach. It's genuinely central: St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London are both short trips away, and the surrounding streets are dense with cafes, restaurants, and the kind of everyday amenities that make Zone 1 living convenient rather than just prestigious. That convenience is priced in, and it shows up in the weekly rent more than almost anywhere else on this list.

The reality check

There's no getting around it: £435 a week is a serious commitment, and it sits well above what similar studio specifications cost outside Zone 1. What you're buying is genuinely the location, five minutes from Angel, a short walk to campus, and London's biggest attractions within reach without a Tube journey. If that convenience is worth the premium to you, Student Living Heights delivers on it consistently. If it isn't, the same studio layout is available for considerably less in Zone 2 or 3 buildings a short Tube ride away.

Best suited to

Choose it if Zone 1 proximity to campus and the city's main attractions is a genuine priority, you want a compact, well-equipped studio without sharing, and your budget can stretch to London's premium end.

Reconsider if you're budget-conscious and open to a slightly longer commute, since the same room specification costs considerably less outside Zone 1.

See how it stacks up against other options via student accommodation in the UK, and check how much student accommodation costs in the UK for the wider national picture.

FAQs

Where is Student Living Heights?

Derwent Point, 312 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7AF, in Islington, Zone 1.

What room types are available?

Basic, Classic, and Premium Range 1 studios, plus a Classic Accessible Studio at 23 square metres.

What does it cost?

From around £435 a week for a classic studio, with all bills included.

What amenities are on site?

A common lounge with ping pong, a communal study space, laundry, bike storage, and 24/7 security.

How close is it to campus?

About a 5-minute walk to City St George's, University of London and City Law School.

Is it good value?

The price reflects its Zone 1 location rather than exceptional room size, so weigh location priority against budget before booking.