Orwell Terrace

2026/27 prices

• Twin/shared en-suite bedroom: £128.59 per week per tenant, total rent £5,033.38
• Standard en-suite bedroom: £199.78 per week, total rent 39 weeks £7,819.96, Trimester 1 £3,481.88 & Trimester 2 £4,281

Read more: Rent and financial information

Built brand new in September 2016, this development features a single occupancy room with a 3/4 double bed and private en-suite shower room/toilet and twin rooms with a shared en-suite. Suitable for postgraduate students on standard 39-week tenancies, undergraduates predominantly 20 years old and over, and all one-trimester students (undergraduate and postgraduate).

Your stay will be covered by a 39-week tenancy from 5 September 2026 - 5 June 2027 (dates depend on block you have been allocated – check rent calculator on the Rent and Financial Information page)

• Twin/shared shower room bedroom are based on 4-9 sharing the kitchen/living area but students would share a bedroom and en-suite shower room/toilet with one other student only
• Standard en-suite flats are based on 5-9 students sharing the kitchen/living area but students would have their own lockable study bedroom with en-suite shower room/toilet.
• All communal lounges include 43" wall-mounted smart TV (TV licence not included)
• Mixed- and single-gender flats available
• 35 flats housing 245 students
• 15-minute walk to the city centre

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What do our residents say?

Every year, we conduct a student survey to find out what our residents think about our accommodation, and look for feedback on areas we can improve. Here's some of the things our 2025/26 residents liked about living with us:

• "So close to campus, as well as city centre.  Makes traveling around town very easy and accessible."
• "I’ve really appreciated how we were assigned to our flats so that I am with a group that’s all post grads of a similar age. The building is very well kept, and any maintenance issues have been quickly resolved. Overall, it’s been a great experience so far."
• "Private living space with ensuite bathroom, located close to the city."
• "I love the sense of community and making new friends with people from different courses and backgrounds."
• "Good location close to the city centre, gym, and Lidl (all the essentials). Comfortable rooms with everything you need for student life. Reslife events are also a good opportunity to socialise and meet new people."
• "The social spaces provided such as the common room which provides bonding opportunities with the tabletop games and seating."
• "I really like the social atmosphere and living with other students. I feel very safe and comfortable living here. The security and accommodation staff are always friendly and supportive."
• "Having security and having someone u can always call if there is an issue." 

What's included?

All flats have shared, fully fitted and furnished kitchen and living areas with Wi-Fi and 43" wall-mounted smart TVs. There is also a secure bike storage area on each site.

We provide:

• Smart TVs (TV licence not included)
• Cooker
• Fridge/Freezer
• Microwave
• Kettle
• Toaster
• Iron and ironing board
• Vacuum cleaner
• Standard cleaning equipment
• 3/4 size double bed
• Desk
• Study chair
• Wardrobe
• Bookshelves

Some of the things you'll need to bring include bedding (duvet, blankets, sheets, mattress protector, pillows and pillowcases), crockery, cutlery pots and pans, kitchen utensils, towels and toilet roll.

Pre-order your bedding, kitchen & bathroom essentials!!

Ready to start your new adventure? Let UniKitOut make it a breeze and pre-order everything you need. You can choose your essentials, confirm your purchase, and your kit will be waiting for you in your new home when you arrive! Plus, use promo code NAPIER10 for a 10% discount and take advantage of UniKitOut’s 100% money back guarantee for a worry-free move-in experience.

Please note we do not allow suction hooks, rice cookers, fairy lights or door stop within student accommodation flats and you already have a desk light, ironing board, and noticeboard within your allocated accommodation.

The student accommodation team also sells pre-owned kitchen items to new students at a reduced cost to raise money for the Student Accommodation Hardship Fund. If you are interested, please contact accommodation@napier.ac.uk with a list of items you are looking for, and we can check availability.

Laundry

All our accommodation sites have an on-site laundry room provided by WASHCO. 

Each wash cycle costs £3.50 and each dry cycle is £2.00 (prices may increase in September 2026). Students do not need to provide their own laundry detergent or fabric softener.

Students and guests don’t need to download an app or obtain a top up laundry card, as it is contactless pay-as-you-go service with a credit/debit card or mobile payment apps. Chip only cards will need to inserted into the payment device.

WASHCO can be contacted by calling 0800 0546 546 or by email. They also have a live chat service on their website.

Heating

Heating times vary dependent upon your accommodation site and the time of year. For further information please contact the Accommodation Office on 0131 455 3713 or check out information on living with us on MyNapier.

WiFi

We provide free WiFi throughout all our accommodation sites. Our WiFi provider is Wifinity.

Other information

Our student portal, My Napier, has full details of what to expect when you're living in Student Accommodation. Visit our Living with Us pages for information on reception hours, flat inspections, maintenance, heating times, lock-outs and lost keys and more.

All accommodation is non-smoking in the flats and stairwells - this includes e-cigarettes and vapes. 

A dedicated Helpdesk team are available to report all maintenance and repairs during your stay. Repairs can be logged electronically by emailing FacilitiesServiceDesk@napier.ac.uk or by telephone 0131 455 5000. There is also an out of hours response service for urgent repairs.

Support

The flats are managed by a dedicated team of accommodation staff including Accommodation Officers and Resident Assistants. Staff are trained to handle all aspects of tenancy management and provide support and guidance to students throughout the year.

Contact details of your Accommodation Officer and Resident Assistants will be displayed on the noticeboard of your flat and at all accommodation site receptions. 

Reception opening hours

Our reception is open during the following hours

• Monday 2-5pm
• Wednesday 9am-12pm
• Friday 2-5pm
• Tuesday and Thursday closed

Resident Assistants are available at reception each day between 8-9pm.

Security

We have a 24-hour security service. They can be contacted by phone on 0131 455 6119.

CCTV is installed at all sites and security patrols are carried out regularly 24 hours a day. Security will often be found at the accommodation sites during the evenings and weekends.