27 Magdalen Street

You’ll find our friendly property team on-site 9am-6pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). Outside of these hours and on the weekends there will be Security or a Student Warden on hand to help.

The important question! You can find out everything you need to know about our payment options in our payments and guarantor guide. Once you’ve booked you’ll also be able to see when your payments are due in your account on the Host Portal.

Nope – basic cover is included in your rent! Full details are provided when you move in, or you can see details here.

Absolutely. Every room comes with free, superfast Wi‑Fi and wired internet (average speed up to 380Mb). You can connect an unlimited number of devices, perfect for studying, streaming, and gaming. No need to worry about extra bills; it’s all included.

Host properties take safety seriously. At 27 Magdalen Street, there’s a 24/7 on-site team with CCTV coverage, secure key fob access, and lifts to all floors. Staff are always around to help, giving you peace of mind while you live, study, and socialise.

Nope – we don’t take a deposit or booking fee. You’ll just pay a small advance rent payment when booking. This isn’t an extra payment – it goes towards your first rent instalment (if you’re paying in full) or your second rent instalment (if you are paying by instalment plan). Simple, stress-free, done. 

27 Magdalen Street has en-suite rooms in 4–6 bedroom shared flats or private studios – perfect whether you want to live with friends or have your own space.

Prices:

• En-suite rooms: £127–£173 per week
• Studios: £253–£275 per week

So whether you’re after a budget-friendly en-suite or a top-floor studio, there’s a room that fits your style and budget.

There’s plenty of space to chill, study, and socialise at 27 Magdalen Street. You’ll find a communal lounge with games area and PlayStation, outdoor courtyard and garden space, plus dedicated study areas for when you need to focus.

There’s also secure bicycle storage, laundry facilities, and on-site recycling – everything you need for easy student living.

You’ve got a few easy options:

• Cycle: about 10 minutes.
• Bus: around 20–21 minutes on the S1 or 74 — the bus stop is right outside the building.
• Walk: roughly 30–35 minutes (depends on route and pace).

So whether you’re cycling, catching the bus from outside the door, or strolling in good weather, getting to lectures is straightforward.

Secure bicycle parking is available on-site. For students bringing a car, public parking options are available nearby in Colchester city centre.

Yes! 27 Magdalen Street has a packed social calendar to keep student life buzzing. You’ll find events and activities in the communal lounge and outdoor courtyard, and you can also hang out in the games area or join study and social sessions organised by the on-site team. It’s designed to make meeting friends and getting involved easy and fun.

Yes – 27 Magdalen Street offers wheelchair-accessible rooms and has lifts to all floors, making it easier for students with mobility needs to get around the building. If you have an accessibility need please speak to the property team so we can help you select your perfect room.