Accommodation

The majority of rooms are single occupancy only, except for our suite of rooms at 14 Wellington Square, two double rooms in the West Wing, and a flat at Bradmore Road — all offering double occupancy for couples.

Category A/1 rooms are the largest, and Category D/4 rooms are the smallest.

Take a virtual tour of our accommodation sites here.

Our Properties

The Annexe offers 49 single bedrooms on the ground, first and second floors of the building. They are distributed into 11 flats: three flats of three bedrooms, and eight flats of five bedrooms. The rooms are Category 2 (not ensuite) and two* (ensuite), and 15 of these rooms are ensuite. We share this complex with Brasenose College; their students live in a separate building on the same site.

Tenancy Length:

For the academic year of 2023/24, we will offer both 44-week and 50-week tenancies for this property; please specify on your application form which option you prefer. The tenancy will begin on Monday 25 September 2023, ending Monday 29 July 2024 for 44-week tenancies and Monday 9 September 2024 for 50-week tenancies.

Price (weekly)

Category 2: £195.45 (2022/23 price)

Category 2* (ensuite): £212.00 (2022/23 price)

  • The weekly rate includes utility bills, Wi-Fi, a daily clean of any communal areas, and a weekly clean of student rooms.

  • The 2022/23 rate is subject to an annual increase, which will be applied later this year. 

Location:

The Annexe is located on St Cross Road, less than a ten-minute walk to the city centre and within a 15 minute walk of the College.

Facilities:

All rooms have a single bed, bedside cabinet, desk, desk chair, desk lamp, bookshelves, wardrobe, waste paper bin and a washbasin. The ensuite rooms include a shower, a washbasin and a toilet.

You may wish to bring your own bedding or you can order a bedding pack, which consists of a pillow and case, a duvet and cover and a sheet, the cost of a bedding pack for a single bed is £35.

There is a Common Room on the top floor with a large TV screen on the wall and a large College printer. There is an iron and ironing board for your use.

Bathrooms:

There is one bathroom and one shower room with toilets in each flat shared between five residents, and one shower room and toilets between three residents.

Kitchens:

The kitchen is equipped with all electrical items, a hob and oven, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and microwave. There are two communal dining areas.

You may wish to bring your own utensils or you can order a kitchen pack which consists of a large plate, a small plate, a bowl, a knife, fork, spoon and teaspoon, a cup, a glass and a tea towel, the cost of this is £12.

There is a communal freezer room on the middle floor with large freezers for all residents to share.

Laundry:

Laundry facilities are located in a building within the Annexe complex shared with Brasenose students with machines taking contactless payment.

Bicycle Parking:

There is parking inside the Annexe complex for bicycles.

Outside Space:

There is a large garden area inside the grounds of the Annexe, which is shared with Brasenose students.

Internet:

These rooms are connected to the College and University networks via Wi-Fi.

 

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The Bradmore Road property offers eight single student bedrooms (not ensuite) on the ground, first and second floors of the house and a self contained flat for a couple in the basement of the house with kitchen and bathroom. 

We have this property on nomination from the University, and the Graduate Accommodation Office manages them. Should you wish to have a room/the flat for a couple allocated to you, please specify this on your College accommodation application form and we will pass your details to the Graduate Accommodation Office who will be in contact with you to arrange things further once your financial declaration has been approved by the College Bursar.

Once your room has been allocated to you, you will deal directly with the Graduate Accommodation Office with regards to all aspects of your accommodation and its maintenance, rather than College.

Tenancy Length 

For the academic year of 2023/24, the Graduate Accommodation Office offers a 45-week-and-two-day tenancy. The tenancy will begin on Monday, 18 September, 2023 and end on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024.

Price (monthly)

Large Room: £723.60 (2022/23 price)
Medium Room: £696.95 (2022/23 price)
Small Room: £642.35 (2022/23 price)
Couples Flat: £1,150.22 (2022/23 price)
 

  • These rates include utilities, Wi-Fi and cleaning of the communal areas three times a week. Please note cleaning of student bedrooms is not included/offered. 

  • The rates listed are subject to an annual increase, which will be applied from April 2023, and the new rates will be published on the University's Graduate Accommodation Website.

Location:

This house is located in a quiet residential area of Oxford, just around the corner from the beautiful University Parks and less than a ten-minute walk to College and a 15-minute walk to the city centre. 

Facilities:

All rooms have a single bed, bedside cabinet, desk, desk chair, desk lamp, bookshelves, wardrobe, chest of drawers, waste paper bin and a washbasin. 
Please note that bedding is not offered at this property and you will need to bring these yourself. 

Bathrooms: 

There are two bathrooms and two separate toilets, which are shared between all residents of the house.

Kitchen:

The kitchen is equipped with all electrical items, a hob and oven, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and microwave. There is a table and chairs in the kitchen to dine.
Please note that cooking utensils are not offered for this property and you will need to bring these yourself. 

Laundry:

There are laundry facilities for all residents to use within the house.

Bicycle Parking:

There is parking at the back of the property for bicycles.

Outside Space:

There is a large garden at the back of the property.

Internet:

These rooms are connected to the College and University networks via Wi-Fi.

Flat for Couples

The self-contained flat has its own entrance is offered for couples, consisting of a double bedroom, living area, kitchen with items as in main kitchen listed above and in addition it has a washing machine and dryer. There is also a bathroom with bath, shower and washbasin and a separate a toilet. The flat also has direct access from the bedroom to the garden.

 

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The South Wing offers 19 single student bedrooms (18 rooms not ensuite, one room ensuite only) which are situated over three corridors on the first and second floors on the main site.

Tenancy Length:

For the academic year of 2023/24, we will offer a 44-week tenancy for this property. The tenancy will begin on Monday 25 September, 2023 and end on Monday 29 July, 2024.

Price (weekly):

Category 1 (ensuite): £225.00 (2022/23 price)
Category 2:  £195.45 (2022/23 price)
Category 3:  £182.85 (2022/23 price)
Category 4:  £163.25 (2022/23 price)

  • The weekly rate includes utility bills, Wi-Fi, a daily clean of any communal areas, and a weekly clean of student rooms.

  • 2022/23 weekly rates are subject to an annual increase, which will be applied later this year.

Location:

Based towards the back of the main site, the location is unbeatable in terms of convenience. A walk down the stairs will lead you to the Hall for College lunches and evening meals, and to the Bar, Saugman Common Room and Caroline Miles Room or a walk across the back quad takes you to the West Wing library.

Facilities:

All rooms have a single bed, bedside cabinet, desk, desk chair, desk lamp, bookshelves, wardrobe, chest of drawers, waste paper bin and a washbasin. 
You may wish to bring your own bedding or you can order a bedding pack, which consists of a pillow and case, a duvet and cover and a sheet, the cost of a bedding pack for a single bed is £35.

Bathrooms:

Two toilets and bathrooms, and one kitchen are shared between six residents on each floor. The kitchens are equipped with all electrical goods (please note that crockery and cutlery are not provided).

Kitchen:

The kitchen is equipped with all electrical items, a hob and oven, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and microwave. Please note there are no tables and chairs in these kitchens to dine. 
You may wish to bring your own utensils or you can order a kitchen pack, which consists of a large plate, a small plate, a bowl, a knife, fork, spoon and teaspoon, a cup, a glass, and a tea towel, the cost of this is £12.

Laundry:

There is a laundry room in the basement of the South Wing with machines taking contactless payment. There are also iron and ironing boards in the laundry room.

Bicycle Parking:

There is parking onsite for your bicycle.

Outside Space:

There is a back quad between the South and West Wing along with a front quad for you to enjoy.

Internet:

These rooms are connected to the College and University networks via Wi-Fi.

 

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The West Wing offers 53 student bedrooms (all ensuite) situated on the first, second and third floors of the building with 23 with double beds (for single occupancy), two with a double bed (for double occupancy) and 28 with single beds and. Two rooms are accessible and suitable for students with disabilities. The double rooms are categorised at A (large) and B (standard) and the single rooms are categorised as C (standard) and D (small). We offer two large double rooms for double occupancy for those wanting accommodation with their partner. 

Tenancy Length

For the academic year of 2023/24, we will offer a 50-week tenancy. The tenancy will begin on Monday 25 September, 2023 and ending on Monday 9 September, 2024.

Price (weekly)

Category A:   £237.00  (2022/23 price)
Category B:   £225.00  (2022/23 price)
Category C:   £212.00 (2022/23 price)
Category D:   £193.00 (2022/23 price)
(these rooms are all single-occupancy only)

Couple's:   £267.70 (2022/23 price)
Accessible Rooms:  £212.00 (2022/23 price)

  • The weekly rate includes utility bills, Wi-Fi, a daily clean of any communal areas, and a weekly clean of student rooms.

  • The 2022/23 weekly rates are subject to an annual increase, which will be applied later this year.

Location

The West Wing rooms are located in the new building on the main site. Within a stone's throw of the main building, students are able to easily visit the Hall for lunches and dinners as well as the Bar, Saugman Common Room and the Caroline Miles Room for relaxation space.

Facilities

All rooms have a single or double bed, desk, desk chair, desk lamp, bookshelves, wardrobe, waste paper bin and ensuite bathroom with toilet, sink and shower.
You may wish to bring your own bedding or you can order a bedding pack, which consists of a pillow and case, a duvet and cover and a sheet, the cost of a bedding pack for a single bed is £35 and for a double bed is £45.
The College library is located in the West Wing. 

Kitchens

The kitchen is equipped with all electrical items, a hob and oven, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and microwave. There are tables and chairs in each main kitchen on each floor.
You may wish to bring your own utensils or you can order a kitchen pack, which consists of a large plate, a small plate, a bowl, a knife, fork, spoon and teaspoon, a cup, a glass, and a tea towel, the cost of this is £12.

There is a communal freezer room on the middle floor with large freezers for all residents to share.

Laundry:

There is a laundry room in the basement of the South Wing with machines taking contactless payment. There are also iron and ironing boards in the laundry room.

Bicycle Parking:

There is parking for your bicycle in the West Wing bike shed.

Outside Space:

There is a back quad between the South and West Wing along with a front quad for you to enjoy.

Internet:

These rooms are connected to the College and University networks via Wi-Fi.
 

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14 Wellington Square offers seven single student bedrooms (not ensuite) in the basement, first and second and third floors of the house either large, medium or small, as well as a suite of rooms for a couple (not ensuite). 

15 Wellington Square offers nine single student bedrooms (not ensuite), either large, medium, small or small basement room.

We have these two properties on nomination from the University and the Graduate Accommodation Office manages them. Should you wish to have a room/the Suite of Rooms, allocated to you, please specify this on your College accommodation application form and we will pass your details to the Graduate Accommodation Office who will be in contact with you to arrange things further once your financial declaration has been approved by the College Bursar.

Once your room has been allocated to you, you will deal directly with the Graduate Accommodation Office with regards to all aspects of your accommodation and its maintenance, rather than College.

Tenancy Length:

For the academic year of 2023/24, the Graduate Accommodation Office offer a 45-week-and-2-day tenancy for both properties. The tenancy will begin on Monday 18 September, 2023 and end on Wednesday 31 July, 2024.

Price (monthly)

Large Room:  £723.60 (2022/23 price)
Medium Room:  £696.95 (2022/23 price)
Small Room:  £642.35 (2022/23 price)

Small Basement Room:  £557.42 (2022/23 price)

Suite of Rooms: £939.40  (2022/23 price)

  • These rates include utilities, Wi-Fi and cleaning of the communal areas three times a week. Please note cleaning of student bedrooms is not included/offered.

  • The rates listed are subject to an annual increase, which will be applied from April 2023, and the new rates will be published on the University Graduate Accommodation Website.

Location:

Both houses look out onto Wellington Square and are just around the corner from Little Clarendon Street and the Jericho area and only a three minute walk from College and under a ten minute walk from the city centre.

Facilities:

All rooms have a single bed, bedside cabinet, desk, desk chair, desk lamp, bookshelves, wardrobe, chest of drawers, waste paper bin and a washbasin.
Please note that bedding is not offered at these properties and you will need to bring these yourself. 

Bathrooms:

There are two bathrooms and two separate toilets shared between all residents in each house.

Kitchen:

The kitchen is equipped with all electrical items, a hob and oven, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and microwave. Both houses have a table and chairs in the kitchen to dine.
Please note that cooking utensils are not offered for these properties and you will need to bring these yourself.

Laundry:

There are laundry facilities in each house for all residents to use.

Bicycle Parking:

Please note there is no parking for bicycles at either of these properties.

Outside Space:

14 Wellington Square does not offer any outside area, only the residents of the suite of rooms have access to a small courtyard. In the middle of the square, there is a fenced in garden area that can be used by all of Wellington Square residents.

15 Wellington Square has a courtyard area at the back of the property for all to use.

Internet:

These rooms are connected to the College and University networks via Wi-Fi.

Suite of Rooms for a Couple

Offering a double bedroom, a living area and a kitchen. Please note that the suite of rooms does not have its own bathroom / toilet and you would share these facilities as well as laundry facilities, with the rest of the house.

the west wing

Our properties are marked on this map by the blue pins.

Categories/Student Room Rates for Academic Year of 2022/23

  • All rooms are for single occupancy only (unless listed in Couples' Accommodation).
  • Please note that dimensions/room sizes can't be given as all rooms vary in size.
  • Room rates listed are for 2022/23. Prices are subject to an annual increase applied in August of each year.
  • All rooms have a single bed (unless otherwise stated), a desk, desk chair, desk lamp, book shelves, bedside cabinet, wardrobe, waste paper bin, wash basin; larger rooms also have an easy chair.  
     
Category Description Ensuite Weekly Rate South Wing West Wing 14 Well. Sq. 15 Well. Sq. Bradmore Rd. Annexe
                   
Tenancy Agreement Length Number of weeks      44 n/a 44 44 44 44
                   
A Large Double Sized Room (with double bed - single occupancy only) Y £242.75   n/a        
B Standard Double Sized Room (with double bed - single occupancy only) Y £229.95   n/a        
C Standard Single Sized Room (with single bed) Y £217.10   n/a        
D Small Single Sized Room (with single bed) Y £198.00   n/a        
                   
1 Room sizes vary in each property (category 1 will be the biggest in size room and category 4 the smallest). All rooms in these categories have single beds. These rooms do have washbasins. N £206.85 Y   Y Y Y  
2 N £200.55 Y     Y Y Y
3 N £187.60 Y       Y  
4 N £167.50 Y   Y Y Y  
                   
Double (for single occupancy) All Standard Size Rooms (with 4ft bed) Y £190.40            
Single Room is either smaller than above/with single bed Y £178.00            
                   
Couples' Accommodation - double occupancy
Room for couple Large Double Sized Room (with double bed) Y £274.70   n/a        
Bradmore Road Couple's Flat Kitchen/Lounge Diner/Bedroom/ Bathroom Y £307.85         Y  
14 Well. Sq. Suite of Rooms for Couple Kitchen/Small Lounge Diner/Bedroom with wash basin (no bathroom - you share with residents upstairs in the main house) N £257.90     Y      
                   
Accessible Rooms - single occupancy
Accessible Room (B) Large Double Sized Room (with double bed) Y £217.10   n/a        

 

Information and FAQs

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Application Process 

When you receive your offer from College from our Academic Office, shortly after you will receive your accommodation application form from the Accommodation Officer.

Upon receiving your application form, the Accommodation Office will inform you if you have been successful in obtaining a College room, and if you would like to go ahead, you will be sent your Room Deposit Invoice of £550 / £800 (couples). Please note that your Deposit Payment must be made within 14 days and if payment is not received by this date, your room will be reallocated.  

On confirmation of your Financial Declaration being approved by the Bursar and your offer being updated to Unconditional, you will be sent your Tenancy Agreement, which must be signed / dated and returned within 14 days. You will also receive your Accommodation Invoice which will detail your quarterly instalment dates for the length of your tenancy. The first rental payment is due by 12 September 2022. 

Room Deposit 

This is refundable to you at the end of the Tenancy Period, less the cost of any lost keys/fobs, damage or loss sustained to the room which the College deems may not be reasonably attributable to wear and tear, and any proportion of communal loss or damage for which the College deems you liable. The College will also charge for the loss or damage in shared areas of the residence which the College deems was not reasonably attributable to wear and tear and for which no individual(s) is found responsible. If you fail to meet your academic conditions and have to withdraw from your course, the College will refund your deposit in full.

All tenancy agreements begin on Monday 26 September 2022. We offer two tenancy lengths – 44 or 50 weeks, and details of the tenancy length for each property can be found on its corresponding tab above.

All College rooms have a tenancy period that begins on 26 September 2022. If you need to arrive earlier than 26 September you must contact the accommodation office to ensure your room will be ready for you, before booking your travel arrangements.

When booking your travel arrangements please bear in mind that our Porters are only in the Lodge at College for you to collect your key until 10 pm each day, therefore we do need you to arrive before this time, allowing yourself time for any delays also.

If we are able to offer for you to arrive early, your tenancy start date will remain the same, the 26 September and we will invoice you separately for the extra days you arrive, at your weekly room rate. You will receive a separate invoice for this later in Michaelmas term.

Please ensure the Accommodation Office have approved your application to arrive early before booking any travel.

Unfortunately St Cross only has two couples rooms available; all other rooms are for single occupancy. 

The Student may have one overnight guest (must be over the age of 18), for up to three consecutive nights on an infrequent basis. The Student agrees to accept responsibility for the actions and behaviour of guests. The College reserves the right to require any non-resident to leave. Unaccompanied visitors to College will not be admitted. The guest’s name and date/s of stay must be submitted on the guest notification form before they arrive. The Student must be present at all times when a guest is on College property. Please complete the Guest Notification Form when you have a guest staying with you in your accommodation.

Unfortunately St Cross do not have any properties suitable for families. The University Accommodation Office may be able to help, and further information can be found on the University's Graduate Accommodation Pages. 

We are unable to offer single-sex flats; all flats are mixed.

The College is able to provide new students with kitchen starter packs to ensure you have key essentials ready for when you arrive.
Kitchen packs are £10.00 each and contain the following; 1x large plate, 1 x small plate, 1 x bowl, 1x knife, fork, spoon and tea spoon. 1 x cup, 1 x glass, 1 x tea towel.

They will be left in your room ready for your arrival. If you would like to request a pack, please fill in the Kitchen Starter Pack Form.

The College is also able to provide bedding packs. Please fill in the Bedding Pack Form to request one.

Bedding Packs include 1 x pillow and case, 1 x duvet and cover, 1 x bed sheet. Prices are as follows: Single £35, Double £45.

If you order either or both, charges are made to your battels account.

Yes, you will receive this information from the Accommodation team. 

We do not have any reception staff at the College accommodation sites - please collect your keys from the main College lodge. 

You should use the main College address as your correspondence address, not your accommodation address. This way your post will be kept safe and secure in the post room and be put in your pigeon holes for collection. There are also porters available to sign for your deliveries and they will let you know if a package arrives for you.

St Cross College
61 St Giles
Oxford
OX1 3LZ
UK

Yes, you can have post delivered to College although we ask that you keep large parcels to a minimum as our Lodge space is limited. If you need to send anything ahead of your arrival, please discuss arrangements with our Accommodation Officer Lara (accommodation@stx.ox.ac.uk).

No - please ensure any items arrive after you do.

We strongly advise that you arrange for any belongings to arrive at least ten days after you begin your tenancy. This is to ensure that, should you have any delays with your travel here or in obtaining a working mobile phone, you will still be available to receive deliveries of your items.

Please note that many of our properties do not have a door bell or a reception area; you must ensure that you leave a local mobile telephone number with your delivery service so they will be able to contact you. The College and other members of your household will not be able to take responsibility of your delivery or belongings. You must make yourself available to receive your deliveries yourself.

The room is yours for the whole term of the tenancy – we do not require you to vacate over the Christmas and Easter vacations, or the summer if you are on a 50-week tenancy.

If your course will last throughout the summer period we strongly recommend applying for one of the properties offered on a 50-week tenancy so you will have guaranteed accommodation. However in the 44-week properties there is also the possibility to extend for a few weeks - although we cannot guarantee that your same room will be available. The extension process will begin in early Trinity term when you will be asked to apply for an extension.

Most rooms are reserved for first year students, however each year we offer a certain amount of rooms for continuing students in their second, third and fourth year. The application process for this will begin in Hilary term, and if there are more applications than rooms available, allocations are by way of a ballot to ensure it is a fair process.

Please note this is a general guide to Council Tax and is not a substitute for the relevant statutes and regulations.

What is Council Tax?

Council Tax is a system of local taxation collected by the Local authority - Oxford City Council. It is a tax on domestic properties.

It is charged annually (April – March) but the payment is taken in 10 monthly instalments from April – December. Charges usually rise by a few percent every year.

Currently the College has one property where Council Tax could be charged:

The flat at 2 Bradmore Road, currently listed as a band D property, which for 2020/21 is charged at  £2,127.25 per annum.

Do Students need to pay?

Students in St Cross College accommodation

Halls of residence (including college houses) are exempt from Council Tax as long as the accommodation is owned or managed by an educational establishment (University or College) or where an educational establishment nominates the majority of the student residents.

Student Sharing with Students

If a student is sharing a property with other students then they are all exempt from paying Council Tax. If you receive a Council Tax bill during this time all you need to do is obtain an Enrolment Certificate from the University’s online student self-service point (through the University Student Gateway), and forward this to the city council.

Students sharing with non-students or non-student partner

If student(s) and at least one non student are sharing a property, then the non-student(s) are liable to pay Council Tax. The Council Tax payer will receive a 25% discount if there is only 1 non-student adult living at the property. Some exemptions do apply for dependent partners from overseas who are not allowed to work in the UK or claim benefits (see the Oxford City Council website for full terms).

Private Rented accommodation

These guidelines will apply if you are in private rented accommodation. It is worth checking the band a property is in before renting if someone will need to pay Council Tax, as rates vary across Oxford. You can do this through the Council Website.

If you are in a House of Multiple Occupation it may be the responsibility of the Landlord to pay and this may automatically be part of your rental  charge, whether you are students and liable to pay Council Tax or not.

Finishing your studies – and staying on in Oxford or the UK?

If you are no longer classed by the University as a student, but are staying in Oxford, you will become liable to pay Council Tax.

Please see Oxford City Councils website for more information: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/info/20008/council_tax

 

When you enroll you will receive a confirmation of enrolment that can be used for various purposes, such as opening a UK bank account. Requirements will vary from bank to bank, and you may be able to use a signed tenancy agreement.  

You must put the College's main address (61 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LZ) and not your accommodation address on any visa application.

You can view a sample tenancy agreement here. Please note that your tenancy agreement may differ.

During the West Wing Work from September 2022 - August 2023, the bike shed will be out of use for South Wing residents.

If you are not a main site resident but are visiting the main site with a bike, please leave and lock it to the bike racks on St Giles; do not bring it into the college grounds. Outdoor bike storage is available for residents of the Annexe.

Please ensure at all times that your bike is locked and secure, with the lock going through the frame and around something solid, like a cycle rack. Unlocked or insecure bikes are often stolen in Oxford, so please be aware. You should also maintain your bike in good working order, including with lights; it does get dark in Oxford very early from the end of October.

If you have your own bike, you should register it with the University Security Services.

 

Our tenancy agreements state that students are not to bring into the College any animal unless it is an aid for a person with a disability. 

If you are not planning to arrive until Hilary term or later we will not be able to hold your accommodation, and suggest you contact us again closer to the date of your arrival to see whether we are able to offer a room

Find out more about various aspects of life while living in College accommodation in the guide here.