Accommodation

If you’ve landed on our Accommodation page, we suspect you’re looking to find accommodation that is affordable, high-quality, and close to campus. Finding a place to live in a new city can be daunting, and London renting options aren’t always competitive.

Luckily for you, our Admissions team are on hand to help with any queries you might have. In the meantime, discover more information to get you started, below, with our guide on suitable accommodation options that are reasonably priced and all within a 30-minute commuting distance of the LFA building.

We often recommend that you book a room in a student residence, or somewhere similar, for the first 4-6 weeks of your course. This means you can rest assured that you have a safe place to stay whilst you settle into your course and your new city. After the first month, you may have made friends on your course who you would like to live with for the rest of the year. At this point, you might want to consider private renting.

Ultimately, how you approach facilitating your accommodation needs to be personal to you and your situation, there is no right or wrong on the housing route that you take.

I was so grateful to find accommodation through LFA’s partnership with David Game College. I’ve made great friends at David Game House, and I love living so close to LFA.

Amber

London Film Academy is based in Fulham, Southwest London, England. The best way to find accommodation local to the school is to input our postcode, SW6 1QR, into the search bar of any housing site you visit.

If you are struggling to find suitable accommodation in Fulham, you can search for surrounding areas that are within a short commuting distance of the school. These include Hammersmith; Chelsea; Earl’s Court; Parson’s Green; Putney; Battersea; and Wimbledon.

The closest tube station to LFA is Fulham Broadway, which is on the District Line of the London Underground. We are also a 10-minute walk from West Brompton station, which is part of the London Overground network. Once you’ve found a suitable place, look up your journey to LFA, using Google Maps, City Mapper or Moovit, to check the convenience of travel time.

Check out our recommendations below. Please note the details for the accommodation sites listed below may change without prior notice. We recommend that you contact individual sites for further clarification.

STUDENT RESIDENCE

The Accommodation for Students webpage lists individual and readily available rooms, in a range of accommodation sites, within walking distance of the LFA site in Fulham.

Cedar Student Hall

A longer commute to LFA, offering modern amenities, ensuite bathrooms, study areas, storage units, a kitchenette, an in-house gym, a pool table, a common room, onsite laundry, CCTV coverage, and all-inclusive bills. For more information/book visit BestStudentHalls.com

Address: 141 Welham Road, London SW17 9BU

Chapter Kings Cross

Under an hour commute to LFA, with a wide range of amenities across 13 properties, including on-site gyms, study spaces, cinema rooms, sky lounges, and much more. Check out their website and contact them via email or by phone: 020 3675 9200

Address: 200 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JY

Chapter Ealing

Address: 3 Victoria Rd, North Acton, London, W3 6UN

Chelsea Lightfoot Hall

Chelsea Lightfoot House, a 10-minute bus or cycle from LFA in Fulham, offers studio, twin, and en suite rooms with private bathrooms and kitchens in vibrant Chelsea.

Check out their website and contact them via email or by phone: 0207 823 3600.

Address: Chelsea Lightfoot Hall, Manresa Road, London, SW3 6LR

David Game College

David Game offers self-catering student accommodations in West Kensington, Earl’s Court, Shepherd’s Bush, South Kensington, and Fulham Broadway. Contact them via email or by phone: 020 7221 6665.

Address: David Game House, 31 Jewry Street, London, EC3N 2ET

Fulham Palace Studios

Fulham Palace Studios, a 25-minute walk from LFA in Fulham, offers newly furnished, self-contained studio rooms on Fulham Palace Road.

Check out their website and contact them via email or by phone: 0370 218 5516

Address: Fulham Palace Studios, 168-188 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 9PA

iQ Student Accommodation – Hammersmith

iQ Hammersmith offers modern student accommodation, 20 minutes by bus or 15 minutes by bike from the LFA building in Fulham.

Visit their website for more info or contact them via email or by phone: 020 8912 5020

Address: 230 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7NL

iQ Student Accommodation - Sterling Court

Under an hour commute to LFA, Sterling Court in Wembley offers modern en suite rooms and studios with social spaces, just a 10-minute walk from Wembley Park Tube and close to bus routes, shops, amenities, Wembley Stadium, and the SSE Arena. Visit their website for more info or contact them via email or by phone: 020 3330 0367

Address: Lakeside Way, Wembley London HA9 0FN

New Orient House

New Orient House in West London is a 20-minute walk or 6-minute cycle from the LFA building in Fulham. Check out their website and contact them via email or by phone: 0203 978 7882

Address: New Orient House, Imperial Road, London, SW6 2EP

Prince Consort Village

Half an hour from LFA, Prince Consort Village offers fixed rent and energy costs, 24/7 security, free events, contents insurance, accessible rooms, private study space, common room, bike storage, free gym, laundry facilities, music practice rooms, acoustically treated rooms, cinema room, and free Wi-Fi. For more information/book visit Campus Living Villages website or by phone: 0161 850 6664

Address: 230 Goldhawk Road, London W12 9PL

McMillian Student Village

Located in the heart of London, Londonist McMillan Student Village offers stylish, fully furnished studios with essential amenities. It features social and study spaces, 24/7 security, included utilities, and convenient access to transport, shops, and iconic attractions. For more information/book visit AmberStudent.com

Address: Creek Road, London SE8 3BU

Universal Student Living

Fulham Palace Studios offers newly refurbished student accommodation on Fulham Palace Road, a 10-minute bus ride or 25-minute walk to LFA. Featuring cosy double beds, en suite bathrooms, fully fitted kitchens, ample storage, a communal lounge, an onsite shop, bike storage, and all-inclusive bills, all conveniently located near London's top universities. Check out their website and contact them via email or by phone: 0370 218 5516

Address: Fulham Palace Studios, 168-188 Fulham Palace Road, London W6 9PA

PRIVATE RENTING

Once you've found your tribe, look for comfortable, affordable local accommodation with your filmmaking friends or meet new people outside LFA. Explore short-term and long-term lets. For first-time renters, see our top tips below.

Short Term

For short-term lets, Spare Room is your best option, offering affordable rooms with low commitment. You'll share with other renters and can find rooms quickly. Visit their website or use the mobile app. To live with students, use the student accommodation filter. Alternatively, Go Britanya provide flexible stays from min 2 weeks.

Long Term

If you’re ready to commit to a longer-term contract with a group of friends, then there are several student private renting sites you can browse including RightMove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket.

Marsh and Parsons and Gravity C o-Living also have a dedicated service for relocating international students to their first home in London.

Top tips for first-time renters

For more detailed advice, see the tips below on the financial, legal, and personal aspects of student renting.

View the property before signing a contract or sending money. If an in-person viewing isn’t possible, request a virtual tour.
Ask questions to avoid hidden costs or surprises. Check out this article for important questions to ask.
Ensure an official contract is drawn up to protect your rights. Read it carefully and have someone else review it.
Private rentals usually exclude utility bills. Research and budget for these additional costs.
Look up reviews of private landlords or estate agencies online. You can usually find these by googling the name of your letting agent or landlord and including the word ‘review’ in your search.

If you’re looking for more in-depth advice, below is a list of articles which offer top quality tips on the financial, legal and personal aspects of student renting.

Student Accommodation Forums and Websites

If you’re looking for flatmates, you can browse and post on the forums below, which are designed to match you with fellow student house-hunters in London.