Paul Kent Hall

James Wolfe Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2WA

Overview

Location: Cowley - 1.5 miles from the Headington Campus
Beds: 241 study bedrooms in flats of 5 to 12
Bathroom: en suite
Costs: £199.01 per week
Contract: 38 week contract
Contract: longer contracts for healthcare, art foundation and January entry postgraduate students
Accessible rooms available: yes
Facilities: laundry facilities, bicycle storage, common area and hall office
Induction hobs: Yes

Paul Kent Hall underwent refurbishment in 2019.

In addition to the en suite flats, it also has 17 large rooms in flats with shared bathroom facilities in Paul Kent's Rowan House.

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

Costs

Academic year 2025/26

En suite single study bedrooms: £199.01 per week (£7,533.95 for 38 weeks).

38 week contracts for the 2025/26 academic year run from Saturday 13 September 2025 until Friday 5 June 2026.

Longer contracts will be offered to students on the following courses to accommodate the longer course length:

Nursing students - 47 week contracts from Saturday 13 September 2025 to Friday 7 August 2026.
Midwifery students - 48 week contracts from Saturday 13 September 2025 to Monday 17 August 2026.
Art Foundation students - 41 week contracts from Saturday 30 August 2025 to Friday 12 June 2026 (subject to change).

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.

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 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

small double bed (120 x 190cm)
study desk and chair
bedside table
reading lamp
wardrobe
mirror
curtains
pinboard
en suite shower room (excluding Block R - Rowan House)

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.

Note: Paul Kent Hall kitchens have induction hobs, so please make sure you bring or buy suitable pans.

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

Crescent hall is in the Cowley area, just a short BROOKESbus ride or cycle from our Headington Campus. It is a popular student area with a range of shops, supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants and bars close by. It is also very close to other Cowley-based halls: Crescent Hall and Parade Green. BROOKESbus links from the hall are available in the evenings and at the weekend to the Cowley Road and City Centre.

Address: James Wolfe Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2WA

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