Location
The Costume Store is a great place for UAL students to live and a really popular choice especially for those studying at London College of Fashion.
The halls of residence are opposite North Acton tube station (Central Line), which offers quick and convenient access to many of the UAL College sites. The London College of Fashion site in Shepherd’s Bush is just 10 minutes away on the tube.
It is located on the site that once housed the BBC’s costume collection in North Acton, West London. It accommodates students in contemporary and stylish ensuite cluster flats and large self-contained studios.
The local area has a small supermarket, independent coffee shops, a local pub and various fast food take away restaurants.
Notice about maintenance works
It should be noted that throughout the academic year 2021-22, and 2022-23, iQ (the owner of The Costume Store) will be carrying out significant external maintenance works to replace the current façade on the building. Please rest assured, the building has been certified as safe for occupation by industry experts.
Contractors will begin setting up at 8am, and works will take place on site from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. It will be done in phases to minimise any inconvenience to residents. There will, however, be disruption from noise and dust when contractors are working on the section of the building in which you live. Scaffolding will also be put up around the building which means all rooms will have less light than normal. You will be able to open windows, which have been installed with one way film to protect your privacy.
To compensate for any inconvenience you may encounter, we are offering all students a 18% reduction in rent for the duration of your contract at The Costume Store in the next academic year (2022-23) as a good will gesture. This reduction has already been applied to the prices advertised. For more information, ENGIE, the contractors who have been employed by iQ to carry out the works have created their own micro-site.
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 2023-24
Standard tenancies at The Costume Store are 50 weeks for single occupancy and the following prices refer to the new academic year beginning in September 2023.
- Standard rooms are £218.50 per week, £10.925 in total. These rooms are approximately between 11 and 12 metres squared and have single beds.
- Studio rooms are £306.50 per week, £15,325 in total. These rooms are approximately between 25 and 27 metres squared and have double beds.
- Mobility adapted studio rooms are £218.50 per week, £10.925 in total. These rooms are approximately between 24 and 27 metres squared and have single beds.
- Premium studio rooms are £330.50 per week, £16,525 in total. These rooms are approximately between 25 and 26 metres squared and have double beds.
- Large premium studio rooms are £357 per week, £17,850 in total. These rooms are approximately between 29 and 31 metres squared and have double beds.
Prices and sizes 2022-23
Standard tenancies at The Costume Store are 50 weeks for single occupancy and the following prices refer to the academic year beginning in September 2022.
- Standard rooms are £169 per week, £8,450 in total. These rooms are approximately between 11 and 12 metres squared and have single beds.
- Studio rooms are £237 per week, £11,850 in total. These rooms are approximately between 25 and 27 metres squared and have double beds.
- Mobility adapted studio rooms are £169 per week, £8,450 in total. These rooms are approximately between 24 and 27 metres squared and have single beds.
- Premium studio rooms are £256 per week, £12,800 in total. These rooms are approximately between 25 and 26 metres squared and have double beds.
- Large premium studio rooms are £276.50 per week, £13,825 in total. These rooms are approximately between 29 and 31 metres squared and have double beds.
Study Abroad and Exchange students 2023/24:
- Standard rooms for Study Abroad and Exchange students are £256 per week. These rooms are approximately between 11 and 12 metres squared and have single beds.
- Studio rooms for Study Abroad and Exchange students are £359 per week. These rooms are approximately between 25 and 27 metres squared and have double beds.
- Mobility adapted studio rooms are £256 per week. These rooms are approximately between 24 and 27 metres squared and have single beds.
Study Abroad and Exchange students 2022/23:
- Standard rooms for Study Abroad and Exchange students are £198 per week. These rooms are approximately between 11 and 12 metres squared and have single beds.
- Studio rooms for Study Abroad and Exchange students are £277 per week. These rooms are approximately between 25 and 27 metres squared and have double beds.
- Mobility adapted studio rooms are £198 per week. These rooms are approximately between 24 and 27 metres squared and have single beds.
What's included:
- Single 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
- Laundry facilities
- Large studio workshop space with hair and makeup stations
- An art gallery for UAL artists
- Courtyard space
- Bike storage
- 24-hour staff presence
- Contents insurance
- Halls Reps living on site.
Management
The accommodation is owned by iQ and is jointly managed 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.
