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Family accommodation

We have properties on campus to house families, and work with 54 North Homes to provide even more family accommodation.

Key things to know:

  • Most University of York owned family accommodation is available for 1 year only. Subject to availability, students can apply for a second year however applications received from new students are prioritised
  • £200 damage deposit - refunded at the end of your let
  • 2 to 4 bedrooms - a mix of options on campus
  • 1 to 2 bedrooms with 54 North Homes - based near Halifax College
  • Bills are not included - you'll pay these separately
  • Wifi on campus - included with on-campus properties

University properties

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On campus (Garrowby Way)

Garrowby Way offers two-bedroom fully furnished houses and flats.

  • Two-bed furnished flats available
  • Two-bed furnished houses available
  • Internet is included
  • Bills aren't included

Take a 360 tour of a Garrowby Way house

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Garrowby way refurbished single bedroom
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Garrowby way refurbished double bedroom
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Garrowby way study room
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Garrowby way refurbished bathroom
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Garrowby way refurbished living room
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Garrowby Way refurbished kitchen

 
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Garrowby way double bedroom

Accommodation at McHugh Court – 54North Homes

54North Homes offers accommodation at McHugh Court, comprising 27 self-contained, furnished properties. These include:

  • 13 one-bedroom bungalows with small private rear gardens, available to students with partners.
  • 14 two-bedroom homes with rear patios, suitable for families with up to three children.

Your tenancy agreement will be directly with 54North Homes, and rent is payable termly. All properties are equipped with central heating and hot water, a shower over the bath and a television aerial point in the living room.

Applications for 2026/27 academic year will open on 1 March 2026.
If you would like to apply, please contact student@54northhomes.co.uk quoting your student number and request an application form. 

How we allocate

We welcome applications from couples and families, however, we have a limited number of suitable bed spaces and therefore we cannot guarantee accommodation for those applying for couple or family accommodation.

We allocate based on the priority (highest to lowest) below:

  1. Students with evidence of an additional requirement that cannot be supported off campus
  2. New students from outside the UK
  3. New students from the UK
  4. Continuing students who have not previously lived in University family accommodation
  5. Continuing students who have lived in University family accommodation before
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Applying and payments

To apply for University of York properties: Apply online once you have accepted a conditional or unconditional course place.

  • There is no accommodation guarantee for family accommodation
  • You must pay a £200 damage deposit, refunded at the end of your let, dependent on the condition of the property.
  • Properties are let for 51 weeks with no automatic option to renew for a further year.
  • Payment is made in 12 monthly instalments.

To apply for 54 North Homes: Please contact student@54northhomes.co.uk, quoting your student number.

Arriving early/pre-sessional courses

Unfortunately, you can't move into your accommodation before your contract start date. You'll need to book other accommodation until then. See Visit York for information about where to stay.

If you have an unconditional firm offer for a pre-sessional course, it may be possible to allocate you family housing to cover the course time. Please put a request in the comment section when you apply.

Private sector accommodation

As we can't guarantee accommodation for families and couples, you should also look into Private sector accommodation around York.