The exterior
The entrance hall
A double room
Established in 1917, Writtle House was first known as London Aerodrome Hotel and then renamed The Royal Air Force East Camp Officers' Mess. Back then, it used to be a short stay hotel for people flying from the now RAF Museum, and it was sometimes even used by the Royal Family!
| Accommodation | 26 standard rooms and 10 double rooms split between six flats. |
| Costs | Standard rooms at Writtle House cost £179.06 per week, whilst double rooms cost £184.66 per week. Rent is paid in two termly instalments. |
| Duration | Contracts run for 40 weeks, from the 11th of September 2023 until the 17th of June 2024. |
| Rooms | Each room is furnished with a spacious study desk, a wardrobe, and wall storage for personal belongings. Whilst standard rooms have a single bed, double rooms have a double bed. |
| Communal areas | Designated kitchens and bathrooms are shared between flat residents. Communal areas include TV lounge and study room. |
| Security | The hall team is available at reception from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, to assist with queries and maintenance issues. There are security guards on site 5pm to 9am weekdays and 24/7 during weekends. |
| Services | Utility bills included (water, gas, and electric) Basic contents insurance Internet access On-site laundry facilities (additional cost per use) Weekly cleaning service of shared spaces (kitchens, bathrooms, TV lounge, and study room) |
The proximity to local parks and the StoneX Stadium, home to the local rugby team Saracens, means that residents will have the opportunity to attend and engage in sports events organised by the RAs.
See Writtle House's location on Google Maps.
Writtle House is based in Colindale, only a 20-minute walk away from our Hendon campus. Just a 5-minute walk way from the Colindale tube station, residents can get to central in under 30 minutes on the Northern line.
Ready to apply for Writtle House? Follow the link below to learn about the application process and to make an accommodation application.
Writtle House is managed by Southern Housing, a housing association that specialises in student accommodation. Middlesex University is committed to providing a friendly, safe, student-focused environment, and we’ve signed up to national codes of standards for accommodation to ensure this. For Writtle House, Southern Housing has also signed up to the ANUK code.
We're here to help you find accommodation whilst you study with us, either in halls or in the private rented sector. If you are not sure where to start, get in contact with us.
Call +44 (0)20 8411 6121.
Email accomm@mdx.ac.uk
Southern Housing has partnered with Middlesex University to offer one successful applicant who has made a difference to society, the opportunity to have their accommodation fees paid for one academic year (40 weeks) in Platt Hall, Writtle House, or Usher Hall. For more information, visit the Study4Success page.
