Halls of residence
Accommodation for families
Most of the student halls of residence will not take children, but the following halls do accept families with children (this is not an exhaustive list):
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Goodenough College - popular accommodation for students in the heart of Bloomsbury, within walking distance of LSHTM
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Nansen Village - located in North London, near Woodside Park tube station which is on the Northern Line (direct line to Goodge Street station, near LSHTM).
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Zebra Housing - homes located in zones 1 and 2
Accommodation for couples
All of the listed halls above will also have options for students with partners.
In addition, the following halls also cater for couples:
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International Students House - prime location near Regent's Park and an 18-minute walk to LSHTM
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International Hall - Double Studios; walking distance to LSHTM
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College Hall- Double Ensuite; round the corner from LSHTM
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Connaught Hall* - Double Ensuite; located at Tavistock Square which is less than 10 minutes walk to Keppel Street
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Nutford House* - Flat, Double Studio Plus; located near Marble Arch station and takes 20 minutes by train to LSHTM
*These halls are part of the University of London Intercollegiate Halls. To apply for these options, you must apply directly to the University of London. You can apply through LSHTM for College Hall and International Hall rooms, however we always have many more applications than we do rooms available. To check when applications open, please click here.
Private accommodation
If you are planning to live in private accommodation, there are usually no restrictions about bringing your partner and/or children, but you should be clear with the landlord about who will be living with you.
Make sure that you think about your budget as living with your partner and/or children will increase the amount of rent you have to spend. You may want to consider living further away from LSHTM (Zone 2 onwards) as this will usually mean you pay a more reasonable amount of rent (as a general rule, the further away from Central London, the cheaper).
Please check the Private accommodation section for further information and resources to help you with your search.
Council tax
Adults in private accommodation are usually expected to pay council tax, but full-time students are exempt from paying council tax for the period they are studying. If your partner has a visa as your dependant, they might also be exempt from paying, depending on circumstances. Please check the UK Government's guidance on Council Tax and the UKCISA website for more detailed information on council tax and exemptions.
Childcare and schools
If you have children, childcare and schooling options may also influence where you live. Download our information sheet on Childcare options near to LSHTM but please be aware that these will be very popular so you may need to explore other options. Most children from around the age of 4 will be eligible for a free school place (in a UK state school). Younger children will need to be in paid child-care (nursery, child minder or nanny) - and childcare in London is notoriously expensive so be prepared!