New Clive Booth

John Garne Way, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0FU

Overview

Our New Clive Booth accommodation blocks - Elm, Damson and Fir opened in September 2024. Our newest building, Cherry, will be availble to current students on 50 week contracts from September 2026. This is our most premium accommodation option benefitting from double beds and ensuite shower rooms.

Clive Booth Student Village is the biggest accommodation site and is perfect for meeting new people! The site includes the Postgraduate Centre and the ensuite and non ensuite undergraduate blocks. Set in and amongst trees and greenery, Clive Booth Student Village has a relaxed but social atmosphere. The new buildings have a light-filled contemporary feel and the fit out has been inspired by our students.

All of our halls are self-catered with each flat having its own shared kitchen for you to cook your own meals.

Location: 0.5 miles from Headington Campus
Available to: new students and current students
Beds: 511 study bedrooms in flats of 4 to 11 people
Bathroom: en suite
Costs: from £231.70 per week
Contract: 38 week contracts for new students in Damson, Elm and Fir
Contract: 50 week contracts for current students in Cherry
Accessible rooms available: yes
Safety: state of the art Misting Sprinkler Fire Suppression System, 24hr Security
Induction Hobs: Yes
Facilities: laundry facilities, bicycle storage and hall office. The hall reception area benefits from Amazon Lockers, Desktop PC's and a printer. On site shop (Nisa).
Common spaces: cinema room, study space, wellness room, games room and bookable communal kitchen (in addition to the communal kitchen space, each flat has its own kitchen). Common spaces are in New Clive Booth and accessible to all Clive Booth residents.

Note: Our accommodation tour videos act as a guidance only, sizes, layouts and furnishings of each flat may vary.

Announcement Building work is set to take place on the Clive Booth Student Village site until Spring 2028. This currently includes the internal fit-out of the new Cherry Building. There will also be ongoing landscaping and a new innovative project continuing into 2026/27. This work is part of our sustainability commitments to reduce carbon emissions. The ongoing work will include increased traffic and some levels of noise at times. Good practice will be followed to minimise disruption as much as possible. Please see the Estates Development webpages for further information on the works and their progress.

Estates Development - Work Updates

Costs

Academic year 2026/27

En suite single study bedrooms with double beds:

£231.70 per week
£8,771.50 for 38 weeks (new students)
£11,551.90 for 50 weeks (current students)

En suite single study bedrooms with double beds and a view (new students only)*:

£247.24 per week
£9,359.80 for 38 weeks

1 bedroom flats for couples (new students only):

£274.19 per week
£10,380.05 for 38 weeks
£13,670.33 for 50 weeks

38 week contracts for the 2026/27 academic year run from Saturday 12 September 2026 until Friday 4 June 2027.
50 week contracts for the 2026/27 academic year run from Saturday 12 September 2026 until Friday 27 August 2027.

*There are a small number of rooms in New Clive Booth on top floors with a view. If you apply for New Clive Booth, you will be able to indicate on your application if you would like to be considered for one of these rooms with a view.

Payments

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.

In accordance with Oxford City Council planning regulations, students in University Halls of Residences are not permitted to have a vehicle in the city or at their accommodation.

What's included?

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 Howden.

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.

More information about Internet Access, Student Insurance and Laundry Costs can be found on the Residence Life webpage.

Room furniture and furnishings

average room size = 12.5 sqm
standard double bed (137cm x 190cm)
bedside table and light
overbed and over desk shelving
large window with black out roller blind
wardrobe
study desk, study lamp and desk chair
radiator with thermostatic control valve (only on during the heating season, which is typically Oct-Apr depending on weather - this in line with the rest of the university)
pin boards, full length mirror, coat hooks, and waste paper bin
en suite shower room (height adjustable shower, backlit vanity mirror and shelf, extendable washing line, sink and toilet)

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.

New Clive Booth shared kitchen information

New Clive Booth has modern fully fitted kitchens containing:

Note: New Clive Booth kitchens have induction hobs, so please make sure you bring or buy suitable pans.

The kitchen/lounge diners also have social space with a kitchen table specially designed for Oxford Brookes using recycled white goods. The dining space contains a dining bench and chairs, easy chairs and sofa with coffee table.

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.

Location

Clive Booth Student Village is a 10 minute walk from the Headington Campus and a 12 minute walk from the Marston Road Site. The hall benefits from local bus routes which provide easy access into the city centre and to the Harcourt Hill campus. It is also walking distance to the popular Cowley Road area where many of our students socialise. See the Student Travel Offers webpage for travel options.

Address: John Garne Way, Marston, Oxford OX3 0FU

Postcode: The postcode above is for the Cherry, Damson, Elm and Fir buildings (the other areas of Clive Booth will have alternative postcodes, please see the relevant webpages for each area's full address).

Telephone: 01865 534444 (option 3, then option 3, then option 1)