Houghall Court

East Durham, Durham, England, DH1 3SG

Rooms

Allocated by their university

Rooms here are assigned by the university, not booked through us.

Allocated by university

Rooms at Houghall Court are allocated by their university. Apply through them, and you will be contacted if you are eligible.

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About

Houghall Court

Features By the River Wear Houghall Court is a stunning redevelopment located at East Durham College’s Houghall campus, providing a home for 222 students in both en-suite and studio rooms. Enjoy laid-back living in our comfortable common and TV rooms, complete with enormous bean bags. A large, shared communal study space means you’ll always have a private space to focus on your studies. Houghall Court sits beside the River Wear, less than a mile from Durham city centre and just 30 minutes’ walk from the train and bus stations. A local bus service connects you to all Durham University campuses. Just across the road, you’ll find Durham University’s Graham Sports Centre, home to a fully-equipped gym, indoor sports hall, tennis courts, artificial sports pitches, running track, and more.

What's included

Everything you need, sorted

Grouped by where you'll use it, so you can see at a glance what's in your room, what's on-site, and what's in your rent.

In your room

Furniture and features you get in your private space.

Heating

Included in rent

Bills and utilities you don't pay extra for, no surprise invoices.

Water
Gas
Electric
Ultrafast Broadband & Wi-Fi*
Contents insurance

At the property

Shared spaces and building-wide amenities every resident can use.

Bike storage
Laundry
Vending machine
Recycling
Common area
Communal study space
Outdoor social space
Unite Students app
CCTV
24/7 assistance
Onsite service team
Secure access
Maintenance support
Fire system

Payment and cancellation

Unite Students's general terms. Some of these vary by building, so check the detail for this property with them before you pay.

Cancellation: If you need to change or cancel your booking with us, you can do so but you may still be liable to pay your rent if you completed your booking and are outside the cooling off period. You can find out more information in We understand that applying for a University place or a visa application can be a stressful process. That's why if you don't get the results you need or your visa application is declined, we'll cancel your booking free of charge giving you peace of mind. This cancellation request is available to customers who have not yet checked in. If you have already checked in please speak to your property manager. If you have already checked into your room and you wish to cancel or amend your booking please contact your property reception team who will be happy to advise you on the next steps. Find out more about changing or cancelling your uni accommodation
Deposit: Advance rent has replaced deposits for most of our bookings. Some students who book through their university may still be required to pay a deposit. Customers who have previously paid a deposit will have their deposit returned when rebooking. Advance rent is our new upfront payment type. It is a payment of a set amount (usually £250) towards your first rent instalment and is required at the point of booking. Advance rent will be exempt from anyone booking in Scotland, paying in full, rebooking or booking after the due date of the first instalment.
Booking or admin fee: Not published by Unite Students. Ask us and we will get it in writing before you pay.
Paying in instalments: Not published by Unite Students. Ask us and we will get it in writing before you pay.
Guarantor: A guarantor is required for all customers who book directly with us. If your guarantor does not accept the agreement, your booking will expire and you could lose your room. If your guarantor has not received their tenancy email we recommend they double check their inbox, junk and spam folders for the email address that was provided when the booking was made. If you need confirmation of the guarantor email that was provided, please

Checked against the operator on 19 September 2026.Terms can change. Confirm in writing with the provider before you pay.

Location

Located in Durham

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East Durham, Durham, England, DH1 3SG

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