Accommodation
Some students who live in or near London may be able to live at home whilst training with us, whilst others may need to move to London. We recognise that for many of our students, this will require them to live independently for the first time. If you accept an offer at Central, you will be given the opportunity to connect with other students within your cohort, so you can look for accommodation together as many of our students do.
We do not currently operate any housing or accommodation of our own, however we are pleased to have various local student accommodation sites available within close proximity to the school.
Below, you can find the four most popular student accommodation sites for our students, followed by other options available to our students.
Please note, when looking at potential accommodation it’s important you consider:
- It is the student’s and their parents/guardians’ responsibility to secure accommodation.
- Please always ask to see the accommodation’s safeguarding policy.
We encourage you and your parents / guardians to enquire about the accommodation’s safeguarding to ensure that you feel comfortable and happy with the protocols and support in place. If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns, you can contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead jo.hurst@csbschool.co.uk
Any prices listed on this page are approximate and all pricing should be checked on the accommodation sites’ own website.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact our Admissions team at admissions@csbschool.co.uk
Popular Choices
Manna Ash
A popular choice for our current students.
- Address: 8-16 Pocock St, London SE1 0BW
- Age requirement: 16+
- Distance from school: 8-minute walk
- Nearest stations: Southwark
- Price: Prices for 2026/27 to be confirmed
- Deposit: £400
- Room type/s: En-suite rooms and studios available
- Tenancy dates: Available from early September for 44 or 50 week tenancies
Key features include:
- Central students can be allocated rooms in the same flat
- 24-hour security and staff presence
- Rent can be paid in agreed instalments
- Refurbished in 2019 with brand new refitted bedrooms
- External mental health support available (Health Assured)
Moonraker Point
Located between Southwark and Borough Underground stations, Moonraker Point is perfectly placed for Central students.
- Address: Pocock Street, London, England, SE1 0FN
- Age requirement: 16+ with student confirmation
- Distance from school: 11-minute walk
- Nearest stations: Borough, London Bridge, Southwark
- Price: Prices from £340 per week. All bills included
- Room type/s: En-suite rooms and studios available
- No deposit
- Common room with TV, pool table and table tennis
- 24-hour security and assistance
- Unite Students app
- Fantastic views of London from the upper floors
Key features include:
Friendship House
Currently, our most popular student accommodation with 50% of students residing here in 2024-25.
- Address: 3 Belvedere Place, London SE1 0AD
- Age requirement: 18+
- Distance from school: 14-minute walk
- Nearest stations: Southwark, Borough, Elephant & Castle
- Price: From £177.75 per week
- Deposit: 1 week’s rent
- Room type/s: Shared and single rooms available
- Tenancy dates: Flexible
- Central students can be allocated rooms either together or next to each other
- 24-hour security and staff presence
- Access to gym (included in the cost)
- Study area
- Water garden
- TV Room
- Rent due on a weekly basis
Key features include:
IQ Paris Gardens
Closest student accommodation to school, located next door.
- Address: 6 Paris Garden, London, SE1 8ND
- Age requirement: 17+ (students must state they are studying at Central when applying)
- Distance from school: Next door
- Nearest stations: Southwark, London Waterloo East
- Price: From £442 per week (prices for 2026/27 to be announced in November)
- Deposit: £420 (booking fee) which is deducted from first rent payment
- Room type/s: En-suite rooms and studios available
- Tenancy dates: Mid September for 51 weeks
Key features include:
- 24-hour security and staff presence
- Rooftop terrace
- Private dining room and lounge
- Cinema and karaoke room
- Gym available
- Rent paid in 4 instalments spread throughout the year
Homestay Accommodation
HFS London is an experienced provider of quality homestay accommodation in Zones 1 to 4 and is registered with the British Council. Their purpose is to connect students with local, trusted homestay hosts for an authentic ‘home away from home’ experience. Living with a host family can also help new students settle into a new city.
- Age requirement: 16+
- Price: From £220pw
- Room type/s: Single, double or twin rooms. Self catering, breakfast or half board.
- Tenancy dates: Minimum stay of only 2 weeks so can be used as a “find your feet” option or as a long-term solution
Key features include:
- Hosts approved to welcome under 18 year olds all undergo safeguarding checks to British Council standards
- Choice of different meal plans so students do not need to cook
- Provide a “home from home” to students
- Hosts are motivated to welcome and support students (e.g. with homesickness, help with navigating London) while they are with them
Other Suggestions
Ordered by distance from Central School of Ballet, starting with the closest site.
1
IQ Bankside https://www.iqstudentaccommodation.com/london/bankside
51 Ewer St,
London SE1 0NR
Nearest Tube: Southwark
Distance to Central: 8 minute walk
2
Unite Students – Walmsley Studios
218 St John St,
London EC1V 4AT
Nearest Tube: Angel, Farringdon
Distance to Central: 20-30 minutes by bus
3
Arbour House,
1 Sebastian Street,
London, EC1V 0HF
Nearest Tube: Angel
Distance to Central: 25-30 minutes by bus
4
Drapery Place,
65 Leman St, Whitechapel,
London, E1 8EU
Nearest Tub: Aldgate East
Distance to Central: 25 minutes by tube
5
IQ Shoreditch
2 Silicon Wy, East Rd,
London N1 6AT
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Distance to Central: 25 minutes by tube
6
IQ Aldgate
66 Commercial Rd,
London E1 1LP
Nearest Tube: Aldgate East
Distance to Central: 25 minutes by tube
7
Holland House,
53 Eccleston Square,
Pimlico, London, SW1V 1PG
Nearest Tube: Victoria
Distance to Central: 25-30 minutes by tube
8
IQ Hoxton
67 Kingsland Rd,
London E2 8FN
Nearest Tube: Hoxton Overground
Distance to Central: 30 minutes by public transport
9
Unite Students – Blithehale Court
10 Witan St,
London E2 6FG
Nearest Tube:
Distance to Central: 30 minutes by tube
10
Unite Students – Stratford One
2101, R.C, 1 International Way,
London E20 1GS
Nearest Tube: Stratford
Distance to Central: 35 minutes by tube
