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Exterior shot of Sketch House hall of residence

Sketch House

Location
Finsbury Park
Number of Rooms
430 ensuite rooms and 45 studios
Tenancy Length
41 or 50 weeks
Price
£265.50 - £345.50 per week
Type
Ensuite rooms and studios. Flats shared between 5 - 10 students
Facilities
Large outdoor courtyard, common rooms with study space and TV screen

Apply for halls

If you would like to apply, register for an account and complete the online application. Please have your student ID number (detailed in your course offer) ready.

Location

Sketch House is a new development exclusively for UAL students and the design was inspired by London’s artist community. Based right in the heart of Finsbury Park, this is a perfect location for students wishing to be close to Central London in a lively community.

Sketch House is a 5 minute walk from Finsbury Park Underground and National Rail station. The station is on both the Piccadilly and Victoria underground lines and offers links to Moorgate, Kings Cross and Cambridge.

The hall is also within walking distance of a number of bars, bakeries and cafes including the famous Park Theatre café bar.

Travel times

  • Camberwell College of Arts: 53-minute bike ride / 54-minute tube trip
  • Central Saint Martins: 16-minute bike ride / 22-minute tube trip / 29-minute bus journey / 52-minute walk
  • Chelsea College of Arts: 27-minute tube trip / 47-minute bike ride
  • London College of Communication: 31-minute tube trip / 40-minute bike ride
  • London College of Fashion: 19-minute tube trip / 35-minute bike ride / 48-minute bus journey
  • Wimbledon College of Arts: 53-minute tube trip

Please note travel times are based on nearest College building.

Address

36 Clifton Terrace
Finsbury Park
London N4 3TD

Travel zone: 2
Nearest tube: Finsbury Park
Nearest train station: Finsbury Park

Map

Virtual Tours

Take a tour of Sketch House, its bedrooms, facilities and common spaces.

Sketch House Gallery

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Room types

Preview of three room type 3D illustrations

Explore typical room layouts

Download the brochure (PDF 3.7MB)

Note: All images in our photo gallery, including those seen in the films, floor plan illustrations and virtual tours, are for guidance only. Our individual studios, bedrooms, kitchens, and communal area layouts vary considerably and may not look exactly as shown in the images.

Prices and sizes

Standard tenancies at Sketch House are either 41 or 50 weeks. The following prices refer to the new academic year beginning in September 2023. Please contact the Accommodation Services team for prices relating to the academic year 2022-23.

Room sizes

Sizes are for guidance only, as rooms may vary.

Standard rooms

  • Standard rooms (41 weeks) are £279 per week, £11,439 in total. These rooms are approximately between 12 and 14 metres squared and have 3/4 size beds.
  • Standard rooms (50 weeks) are £265.50 per week, £13,275 in total. These rooms are approximately between 12 and 14 metres squared and have 3/4 size beds.

Large rooms

  • Large rooms (41 weeks) are £283 per week, £11,603 in total. These rooms are approximately between 13 and 16 metres squared and have 3/4 size beds.
  • Large rooms (50 weeks) are £267 per week, £13,350 in total. These rooms are approximately between 13 and 16 metres squared and have 3/4 size beds.

Premium rooms

  • Premium rooms (41 weeks) are £290 per week, £11,890 in total. These rooms are approximately between 13 and 18 metres squared and have 3/4 size beds.
  • Premium rooms (50 weeks) are £271 per week, £13,550 in total. These rooms are approximately between 13 and 18 metres squared and have 3/4 size beds.

Studios

  • Studios (mobility adaptable) (41 weeks) are £279 per week, £11,439 in total. These rooms are approximately between 22 and 28 metres squared and have double beds.
  • Studios (mobility adaptable) (50 weeks) are £265.50 per week, £13,275 in total. These rooms are approximately between 22 and 28 metres squared and have double beds
  • Studios (41 weeks) are £345.50 per week, £14,165.50 in total. These rooms are approximately between 18 and 20 metres squared and have double beds.
  • Studios (50 weeks) are £327 per week, £16,350 in total. These rooms are approximately between 18 and 20 metres squared and have double beds.

What’s included

  • Three-quarter-sized bed or double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookcase and storage space
  • Ensuite bathrooms in every bedroom
  • Internet access in every bedroom at no extra cost
  • Residents' common room
  • Televisions in all shared kitchens (tv licence not included)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Courtyard space
  • Bike storage
  • 24-hour staff presence
  • Contents insurance

Management

Sketch House is managed by Fresh Student Living, who work in collaboration with University of the Arts London. This hall is signed up to the ANUK code of practice. For more information visit nationalcode.org

Kinetics accessibility statement

The application process is performed via Kinetics. To find out more visit Kinetics accessibility statement.

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Nearby halls

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    Cordwainers Court

    Cordwainers Court can be found in the heart of Hackney, East London, just a two-minute walk from London College of Fashion’s Mare Street campus.