One Islington Plaza is located at 1 Devon Street, Liverpool, L3 8HA, United Kingdom. This Liverpool student accommodation offers ensuite and studio apartments near Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. This is a 6-minute walk away from here. Also, the University of Liverpool is a 12-minute walk from One Islington Plaza Liverpool student housing. The city is ranked among the friendliest cities in the UK. It has a student population of 70,000, and almost 25% are international students from over 135 countries. The cost of living in Liverpool is £900 to £1,350 per month for a student, including rent, food, transport, and other expenses. The low cost of living makes Liverpool one of the cheapest places to live in the UK. Hence, One Islington Plaza by Cloud Student Homes is a budget-friendly student accommodation in Liverpool with sought-after amenities.
Liverpool has an employment rate of approximately 78%; healthcare, education, and business are among the dominant sectors of the job market. The city is growing, and you will find many opportunities to begin your professional journey. The healthcare index score of 79.11 ensures the best medical facilities in every neighbourhood. The climate index score of 90.87 indicates good weather conditions, and the pollution index score of 30.73 ensures a clean environment for a healthy life. You can look forward to settling in this city and enjoying a good standard of living, indicated by the quality of life index score of 185.03. This Liverpool student city guide provides more information about the city.
One Islington Plaza reviews have a 4.1 rating. You can choose from a Deluxe Ensuite to a Penthouse Studio, supporting your student life experience. Each unit comes with its own set of amenities, such as a large bed with under-bed storage. The spacious wardrobe offers extra storage space as well. A bedside table could be of versatile use and perfect for your evening essentials. The study desk provides a functional study space. The rent includes bills such as wifi, electricity, heating, and water.
Cloud Student Homes One Islington Plaza, also has many common amenities in a friendly community. The cinema room with a TV (communal), social spaces, and a games room adds the fun factor to your living. For your practical needs, there is bike storage and on-site maintenance as well. CCTV and a fob entry system offer a secure living environment. It is in a great central location and close to major universities. The on-site gym offers you a fitness centre on the property itself. The outdoor area offers a place to relax and connect with your peers.
One Islington Plaza accommodation is a mix of convenience and comfort, as it has various social hotspots, colleges, and retail stores in its vicinity. The Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool International College are both within a 5-minute drive from the property. Lidl and Sida Chinese Supermarket are nearby supermarkets to shop for your groceries. Medicines can be bought from Kays Pharmacy and Boots Pharmacy.
Hajime sushi and Guac 'n' Roll Kitchen are some of the best restaurants in Liverpool offering affordable meals. At Ditto Coffee Kempston Street Studios Pop-Up and Bêkas Cafê, you can grab your favourite coffee along with treats and snacks. KAKAMA Cake and Desserts offers sweet treats nearby. These are some of the best cafes in Liverpool. The Old Fort and
Commune are funky, hip places for catching up with your friends over drinks. You will find these eateries and nightlife in proximity to One Islington Plaza.
Royal Albert Dock is a must-visit to learn about the city's maritime heritage, and while you are there, you can also visit some of the best museums in Liverpool. St George’s Quarter is known for its stunning architecture, and while you are here, you can catch a show at the Liverpool Empire Theatre. Sefton Park is ideal for your picnics and jogs; you will definitely enjoy the botanical gardens and seasonal events held here. The World Museum will leave you amazed with its planetarium, aquarium, and live bug house. Visiting these places is among the top things to do in Liverpool during your stay at One Islington Plaza.
Students can easily travel to their destination through the various transport links around One Islington Plaza. Most students use buses to get to their campuses. You can catch a bus within a 3-minute walking distance from Erskine Street or Shaw Street (Stop A). The ferries connect Liverpool with Wirral and offer scenic views of the city. Pier Head is within a 10-minute drive and is the nearest ferry terminal. The trains link the city centre to the various suburbs and the nearby towns. You can board a train within a 12-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street or Liverpool Central. These transport modes near One Islington Plaza offer reliable, frequent, and affordable services.
For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:- 1. If you have a UK guarantor then you are able to choose between 4 or 9 instalments. 2. If you do not have a guarantor then you will need to pay in full and prior to your arrival. The instalment due dates are as follows: - 9 Instalment Option: 1. August: 10% of total rent 2. September: 10% of total rent (or 20% if booked after 14 August) 3. October: 10% of total rent 4. November: 10% of total rent 5. December: 10% of total rent 6. January: 10% of total rent 7. February: 10% of total rent 8. March: 10% of total rent 9. April: 20% of total rent 4 Instalment Option: 1. August: 10% of total rent (or before AST start date) 2. September: 34% of total rent 3. January: 34% of total rent 4. April: 22% of total rent Please note: 1. For tenancies of less than 40 weeks a maximum of 4 instalments will be offered. 2. The exact details (due date and amount) can be found in your tenancy agreement. 3. Students can never move in without having paid their rent 1 week prior to their arrival date.
1. Payment Options Pay in Full Instalment Plan Choose between 4 or 9 instalments, payable via Direct Debit. 2. Direct Debit (Preferred Method) A Direct Debit mandate must be set up from a UK bank account. This will be sent along with your Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreement and rent schedule. No additional charge is applied for Direct Debit payments. 3. Debit Card Payments via StuRents Online Portal UK GBP Payments: A flat fee of £1.50 applies for all booking fees, deposits, or manual rent payments made via debit card from the UK or EEA. Non-GBP / International Payments: A flat fee of £1.50, plus a card fee of up to 2%, applies for payments made from outside the EEA.
For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:- 1. To pay in instalments, you are required to provide a qualified UK Guarantor. 2. Housing Hand (a third-party company) can act as your guarantor if you do not have a qualified UK Guarantor. The Housing Hand guarantor service can be selected during your tenancy application. 3. The property does not accept international guarantors. Please note: The property reserves the right to reject nominated Guarantor applications if the requested information is not provided and the nominated Guarantor does not meet the minimum requirements. The minimum requirements for a Guarantor are: • UK resident in full-time employment (including Self Employment Status) • Retired (subject to financial status shown on Proof of Address)
For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:- 1. You need to pay a deposit (GBP 150 for En-suites and GBP 200 for Studio) to secure your room with the property. 2. This will be refunded, within 10 days, to you at the end of your tenancy period less any rental arrears or costs for damage caused to your room/communal areas. Note: The deposit amount is subject to change based on availability.
For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:- Property Management offers dual occupancy in all studio units. An additional fee of £50 per week will apply.
After your time with them at the accommodation I am sure it will be difficult to leave them behind! Your latest check out date is the end date of your tenancy. You are able to leave prior to your tenancy end date, you will just need to sign at Reception to inform the onsite property team that you have left and do not intend on returning.
You will need to ensure that your room (and kitchen) is left clean, tidy and free of waste. All of your items need to be removed, with the room left in the same condition that you found it. You simply then will need to sign at Reception to say that you have left
You will need to check with the onsite team in advance of your checkout, usually the check out time is 14:00
Once you have left your room and checked out you should have taken all of your items with you, therefore all the items left behind are disposed of without liability. You must ensure that all of your items are taken with you.
No. They are not able to store any items following your departure so you will need to take them all with you, or organise for a storage company to assist
If you have rebooked for next year however your current tenancy ends before the beginning of your next tenancy, then you will need to speak to the onsite team to have a summer short stay tenancy to fill in this gap.
Yes most likely you will be, the inventory form is sent out so that you can add any issues when you move in. The onsite team also do a full inspection of the rooms prior to your arrival. Please do speak to your onsite team if you have any questions
The Accommodation does charge for damages in the rooms and communal areas. In the kitchen this is a shared space with shared responsibilities and unless one person takes full responsibility (and therefore the full charge), then this will be split between all people in the cluster.
When access is required the onsite property team will give you prior notice.
Regular maintenance and health and safety checks are required throughout the building, if regular access is required to your communal areas then you will be informed either in your welcome pack or on the noticeboard in your kitchen
As a part of your tenancy you will have inspections 3 / 4 times a year, these are organised by the onsite team who will give you prior notice.
All of the images on their website show the representation of the rooms and room types in the accommodation, and are for marketing purposes only. Your room will have the same fixtures, fittings and equipment although it may be in a slightly different set up or layout.
With the accommodation you truly are home, therefore your guests are more than welcome to stay over with you. They would ask that you let both the onsite team know, and also take into consideration your flatmates. Guests are able to stay for a maximum of 3 nights, for further information please speak to your accommodation team.
You are solely responsible for your guests, and you would be liable if they cause any complaints or damage.
Their team are more than happy to assist you with this, you will need to agree to them signing for your post when arriving. They will take in your parcels, store them safely and let you know when you have an item to collect – they will be using Parcel Tracker to log and inform you of your parcel arriving – here they are able to ensure your parcel is carbon neutral for the ‘last leg’ of its journey. They can only hold your parcels for 14 days before they must return them, as they have very limited space to store items.
You will need to ensure that your post is labelled correctly;
YOUR NAME,
YOUR ROOM
ACCOMMODATION NAME
1ST LINE OF ADDRESS
CITY
POSTCODE
This information is available from your tenancy agreement, or in your welcome pack
Within 7 days of your arrival you will be sent an inventory form to complete, any issues that you may find can be reported on this to the property staff – they can then look into getting these issues rectified for you.
If you have any issues during the year, then you can log these via the StuRents App, this lets the property team know about any issues – please remember they will need access permission to get this sorted for you!
Maintenance issues will be completed;
Priority One – Emergency repairs – are completed, and or made safe, within 24 hours of a report of a defect
Priority Two – Urgent Repairs – are completed within five working days of report of the defect
Priority Three – Non-Urgent Repairs – are completed within 28 days of a report of a defect
Your room is cleaned, prepared and ready for you from the start of your tenancy with them. You do not have to check in on the start date of your tenancy agreement, but your room and the team will be there to help you!
No. You have to be able to present your ID and sign for your key yourself, even if you are going to be late you need to be present to check in.
You will be sent an email from your property team asking for this information, this is so they can prepare for your arrival and have someone available to check you in faster after your journey – they do recommend that you let them know.
They are not able to store any items prior to your arrival as they will be in the process of getting your room ready for you! – you can always organise a store service who can store and deliver any items to the property on your behalf.
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As a full time student, you are considered as exempt by the local Councils – however as with all residential properties this must be proven once you have registered at your chosen University. When you have registered your course you will need to liaise with your ‘Student Services’ team to get your ‘Council Tax Exemption Certificate’ which must be presented to your accommodation team. Without proof of Council Tax exemption you will be liable to pay in full.
To learn more about the deposit requirement, please check the policy section above, or feel free to reach out to your amber agent.
For more details about guarantor requirements, refer to the policy section above or connect with your amber agent.
For more information on payment plans, refer to the policy section above, or contact your amber agent for assistance.
The Leap Guarantor Waiver is an alternative to the traditional UK-based guarantor requirement for student accommodation. It allows qualifying students to secure their tenancy without naming a guarantor, by paying a non-refundable waiver fee built into their rent. Once active, Leap serves as the guarantor in case of financial default by the tenant.
During the Concurrent booking journey, students are shown two tenancy options: Option: Standard
Option: Waiver
The waiver must be selected at the time of booking. It cannot be added manually later by staff or admins.
Staff must:
Do Not:
A non-arrival means:
Claim requirements:
Accepted proof of intent:
Payment timelines:
Claim requirements:
“If you don’t have a UK-based guarantor, you can book using the Leap Guarantor Waiver. Just select the rent option marked ‘UK GUARANTOR NOT REQUIRED’ during your booking. The fee is included in your rent, and there’s no separate payment or guarantor form needed. It’s a quick, easy way to confirm your accommodation.”
Booking: Student selects “UK Guarantor Not Required”
Post-Booking: Confirm Leap ID & waiver tag in Concurrent
Contract Status: Await “Guarantor Approved” or “Ready to Sign”
Takeover: Remove waiver and reissue option for new tenant
Claims: Submit within 120 days with required documents
Non-Arrivals: Provide signed agreement + proof of intent
Defaults: Provide rent ledger + signed agreement + 7-day notice