Cheney Student Village
Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BD
Cheney contracts are 50 weeks long, ideal for those who wish to stay in Oxford for the summer. You’ll be living in flats of 5 or 6 people, with shared kitchens being a great space to socialise. Everyone will also benefit from the privacy of their own en-suite shower room.
All halls are self-catered with each flat having its own shared kitchen for you to cook your own meals.
- Location: 0.3 miles from Headington Campus
- Beds: 750 study bedrooms in flats of 5 or 6
- Bathroom: en suite
- Costs: £188.02 per week
- Contract: 50 week contract
- Facilities: laundry facilities, bike storage, common room with TV and hall office
There are also 20 large rooms with shared bathroom facilities available to current students in the Cheney Gatehouse.
Note: Our accommodation tour videos act as a guidance only, sizes, layouts and furnishings of each flat may vary.
- En suite single study bedrooms: £188.02 per week
- Total: £9,374.14 for 50 weeks
50 week contracts for the 2024/25 academic year run from Saturday 14 September 2024 until Friday 29 August 2025.
- En suite single study bedrooms: £199.01 per week
- Total: £9,922.07 for 50 weeks
50 week contracts for the 2025/26 academic year run from Saturday 13 September 2025 until Friday 28 August 2026.
Payments
You will need to pay a £200 damage deposit when confirming your contract, which will be returned to you after your tenancy ends provided you leave the property in good condition.
You'll pay your rent via the Accommodation Portal.
Check out our Accommodation Fees webpage for more information on payment options.
Your first rent payment is generally due in late September/early October.
Tenancy terms and conditions
Please read the terms and conditions for this accommodation.
Every student wants good value for money. Take a look at the following that you will be pleased to know are included in the cost of your accommodation.
Bills
The room price includes all of your utility bills and basic contents insurance through Endsleigh.
A complimentary internet connection in the hall is provided by WiFinity*
You can also connect to free Wi-Fi on Oxford Brookes University sites.
*whilst every effort will be made to ensure the connection is stable, the University does not accept liability for any loss of connection due to technical problems.
BROOKESbus
Students living in University Halls of Residence are eligible for a free* Inclusive Travel Pass through the Oxford Bus Company.
Information on setting up you BROOKESkey account* will be sent out by the University in your welcome email.
*admin fee applies
Room furniture and furnishings
- single bed (91 x 190cm)
- study desk and chair
- bedside surface
- reading lamp
- wardrobe
- mirror
- curtains
- pinboard
- en suite shower room
Bed linen is not provided. Bedding, cleaning and kitchen/dining packs for University-managed halls can be pre-ordered through the accommodation portal after accepting your accommodation contract. Find out more on Purchasing Optional Extras.
Residence Life Team
The Residence Life (Resi Life) Team and the wider University are here to help you ease into University life.
They provide useful resources and organise fun events and activities throughout the year*
*Whilst most events and activities are free of charge, some will have an additional cost.
Cheney Student Village is next to Headington Brookes Sport. It is a 5 minute walk from the Headington Campus and a 20 minute walk from the Marston Road Site. For those who love the outdoors, Cheney is right next to South Park with its amazing views and jogging routes. The hall benefits from local and BROOKESbus routes providing easy access to the city centre, Harcourt Hill Campus and Marston Road Site. It is also walking distance to the popular Cowley Road area where many of our students socialise.
Address: Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BD.
Postcode: The postcode varies depending on the block.
Telephone: 01865 325380
News Getting ready to move in? Visit our Moving In page for all the information you need to move into halls!
Accommodation Office
Office opening times:
- Monday-Thursday: 9.30am to 4.00pm
- Friday: 9.30am to 3.30pm
Phone lines are open:
- Monday-Thursday: 9.00am to 4.30pm
- Friday: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Online Chat
AB.1.01b Abercrombie Building
Headington Campus
Oxford
UK
OX3 0BP