- Student accommodation
- En-suite
- Studio
- Bills included
- Available
About 99-101 Penny Street, Lancaster
- Price from
- £113 / wk
- Range £113 – £144 / wk
- Room types
- 3 options
- En-suite, Studio
- Move-in from
- 22 Oct 2026
- Lease length
- 45 weeks
- Bills
- Included
- Water, Electricity, Heating
99-101 Penny Street Lancaster is centrally located at LA1 1XN, United Kingdom. The affordable city centre has several types of accommodation options, which include well-equipped 1B, studios, and en suites, allowing students to have the choice of either opting for shared or independent living quarters. University of Cumbria is only an 18-minute walk away, while Lancaster and Morecambe College (LMC) can be reached within an 8-minute drive. These convenient connections make 99-101 Penny Street Lancaster student accommodation a practical option for students studying across the city.
The city of Lancaster is known worldwide as being one of the friendliest cities in terms of student life due to its educational prestige, historical background, and pleasant atmosphere. As stated by Numbeo (2025), the Safety Index of the city of Lancaster is around 64.8. City Population (2025) estimates the population of Lancaster at approximately 53,000 residents, while the wider Lancaster district is home to over 145,000 people. The figures released by the UK Office for National Statistics (2024) show that the rate of employment in Lancashire is about 76%. These jobs are provided in fields such as education, health, tourism, IT, manufacturing, and public administration. Students can work in part-time jobs as well as in careers after graduation. The combination of academic excellence, career opportunities, and quality of life continues to increase demand for Lancaster University student accommodation.
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Features
- The available apartments at 99-101 Penny Street Lancaster, are the Classic Shared Apartment, Basic Studio, Classic Studio, and Value Shared Apartment, thereby offering a variety for different needs. Available layouts in the rooms include the private room, shared bathroom, shared kitchen, bed, closets, and bed table. Others have the whole apartment. The interior design is carefully done to meet the requirements of 99-101 Penny Street Lancaster apartments. Some even have an entire place with a private bathroom.
- With the all-inclusive rent, you can enjoy services like wi fi, electricity, free content insurance, heating, and water, which makes the cost of living in Lancaster easy for those residing at 99-101 Penny Street Lancaster. Apart from accommodation features, the property comes with various helpful communal facilities. Secure key and CCTV will help the students stay assured about their safety, while bike storage is ideal for those who love cycling around Lancaster city. The lift will offer convenience while using the 99-101 Penny Street Lancaster building, and Wi Fi will be great for studying as well as entertainment.
Nearby places
- The excellent location of 99-101 Penny Street Lancaster student accommodation places residents close to preferred higher education institutes, shopping facilities, healthcare services, restaurants, and local attractions. Lancaster & Morecambe College is 9 minutes away by car, Lancaster University is only a 10-minute drive, and Myerscough College St Michael’s Rd can be reached within 32 minutes by car. These convenient travel times make the property particularly appealing for students looking for centrally located student accommodation in Lancaster.
- Daily shopping is made convenient by the availability of Sainsbury’s Local, Tesco Express and Marks & Spencer located nearby. This makes life convenient for the students since they are able to buy groceries, household items, or any other daily requirement without leaving the neighborhood. Medical services are easily accessible to the residents, guaranteeing that medical assistance as well as other medical requirements are always at hand. Royal Lancaster Hospital, which is situated in very close proximity to the housing location, offers a complete range of medical services, including emergency services and routine medical care. In addition, students can easily get medical supplies at any of the two pharmacies in easy access, Brock Street Pharmacy and Fox & Medcalfe Pharmacy, which supply students with all kinds of prescription medicines as well as other medical and personal care products. The fact that there are so many places where residents of 99-101 Penny Street Lancaster rooms can go for medical help makes life more convenient for them during the studying period.
- Market Gate Shopping Centre and the Dukes Theatre are just steps away from the property. Food lovers from 99-101 Penny Street Lancaster student apartments will be pleased to see many dining facilities close by, such as Star Kebab House and German Doner Kebab (GDK), all of which are situated nearby and thus easily accessible. As far as places to relax, drink coffee, and do some studying go, the students may find some relaxation in the local cafes like Whale Tail and Holm Coffee Lancaster. The best cafes in Lancaster provide a cozy and comfortable environment for relaxation. If they want to entertain themselves in the evenings, they may head for the Pendle Witch or Horse & Farrier, which are only short rides away. The city offers some interesting sites to see and explore, such as Lancaster City Museum and Lancaster Castle.
Commute
- Residents of 99-101 Penny Street Lancaster apartments benefit from excellent transport links throughout the city. The majority of students rely heavily on the regular U buses (e.g., U1, U100) run by Stagecoach. Bus Station (Stand 20) and Bus Station (Stand 19) are both only a 7-minute walk from the residence. The train station is easily accessible from the property as the Lancaster Railway Station is merely 11 minutes on foot. Alternatively, one can make use of the Bare Lane Railway Station, which takes 12 minutes by car to reach. For international and domestic travel, Manchester Airport can be reached within an 80-minute drive, making journeys during holidays and semester breaks convenient. These excellent transport links further enhance the appeal of 99-101 Penny Street Lancaster student accommodation, allowing residents to commute efficiently while enjoying all the advantages of modern student housing in Lancaster.
Rooms & prices
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3 room options

Classic Shared Apartment
En-suiteAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 22 Oct 2026
- 45 weeks
- Bills included
Bed · Closets · Bed Table
Enquire for this room£113 / wk
3 photosBasic Studio
StudioAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 22 Oct 2026
- 45 weeks
- Bills included
Bed
Enquire for this room£139 / wk
3 photosClassic Studio
StudioAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 22 Oct 2026
- 45 weeks
- Bills included
Bed · Closets
Enquire for this room£144 / wk
Amenities
7 facilities confirmed for this residence.
Essentials
- Wi-Fi
- Bills included
- Private bathroom
Living & social
- Laundry
Safety & security
- CCTV
Services
- Bike storage
- Lift
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- Bike Storage
- Lift
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- CCTV
- Secure Key
Ratings & reviews
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Who lives here
Share of recent residents.
Students from
- British
- 44%
- Indian
- 30%
- Azerbaijani
- 4%
- French
- 4%
- Italian
- 4%
Popular with students at
- Lancaster University Leipzig81%
- University of Cumbria London Campus15%
- Lancaster and Morecambe College Morecambe Learning Centre4%
Location
99-101 Penny St, Lancaster LA1 1XN, UK
Nearby
- city center0.1 mi
- University of Cumbria0.6 mi
- Lancaster and Morecambe College Morecambe Learning Centre1.53 mi
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99-101 Penny St, Lancaster LA1 1XN, UK, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Bills included in the rent
- Water
- Electricity
- Heating
- Wi-Fi
- Content Insurance
Payment
Booking Deposit
- An advance payment of £250 is required to secure the room. This amount must be paid online during the booking process via card. It will be adjusted against the first rent payment and is non-refundable.
Mode Of Payment
- Debit card
- Direct debit
- Bank transfer
- Cash not accepted.
- Cheque not accepted.
Guarantor Requirement
- Required only if paying in instalments.
- Guarantor must:
- Be over 25 years old.
- Can be based in the UK or overseas.
- Agree to cover rent if tenant fails to pay.
- If no guarantor:
- Can use third-party guarantor service (e.g., Housing Hand).
Pay In Instalment
- 4 instalments:
- 10% in August, due on 3rd August (required before move-in).
- 30% in September, due on 23rd September
- 40% in January, due on 8th January
- 20% in April, due on 9th April
Cancellation
No Visa No Pay
- If the student’s visa application is rejected, the cancellation request may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- The refund of the Advance Rent Payment (ARP) is subject to approval by the property after assessment of the circumstances.
No Place No Pay
- Applicable only to first-year prospective undergraduate students.
- Eligible if the offer from the preferred higher education institute is withdrawn.
- Conditions:
- Must find a suitable replacement tenant for the remaining tenancy.
- Replacement tenant must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be enrolled as a full-time student at a university near the accommodation.
- Enter into a tenancy agreement.
- Pay all dues under the agreement.
- Provide a guarantor where required who accepts tenancy terms.
- Must provide a written rejection letter from the original higher education institute.
- Must provide an acceptance letter from the new higher education institute.
Replacement Tenant Accepted
- Tenant is responsible for finding a replacement.
- Replacement tenant must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a full-time student at a nearby university.
- Sign a tenancy agreement for the remaining term.
- Pay all dues.
- Provide a guarantor where required.
- Tenancy takeover must be completed within 7 days.
- If not completed within 7 days:
- Original tenant remains responsible for the room.
- An administration fee is required.
- Refunds will only be processed once a replacement student has:
Other cancellation policies
- If the cancellation is due to the student’s own decision, including:
- Choosing not to attend university
- Choosing not to travel to the UK
- Voluntarily cancelling the booking
- The Advance Rent Payment (ARP) is non-refundable.
Delayed Arrivals & travel restrictions
- If you are unable to travel due to government-imposed travel restrictions, please contact the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will facilitate the request to review your circumstances and explore the possibility of cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are considered individually, and any outcome will depend on the property's review and applicable booking terms.
University Course Cancellation/Modification
- If your course has been cancelled by your university, please reach out to the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will liaise with the property team to review your request on a case-by-case basis for cancellation. The resolution will be subject to the property's assessment and the terms of your booking.
Deferring Studies
- If you have deferred your studies, please contact the team and share your updated university documentation. We will notify the property team to review your request for cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are assessed individually, and the final outcome will be subject to the property's review and booking terms.
House rules
Pets
- No Pets Allowed
Smoking
- No Smoking
Room allocation
- Students can indicate specific room number or location preferences during the booking process, and the team will accommodate these preferences wherever possible, based on availability.
Renewal policy
- Students who wish to extend their stay can contact the team for renewal or rebooking at the same accommodation. Our team will support the renewal process and help students secure a suitable room of their choice. Students are encouraged to reach out early to ensure they can rebook the same room or another room of their choice at the same property.
Guest policy
- Guests may stay with you where permitted by the property. Always notify the property 1 to 2 weeks in advance to complete the required formalities.
Minimum age
- You must be 18 years or older on your move-in date to stay at this property. Please ensure you meet the age requirement before booking. In case you do not meet the minimum age requirement, inform the team while enquiring with us, and we can suggest you accordingly.
Student eligibility
- This accommodation is exclusively available to students. Non-students are not eligible to stay at the property.
Questions about this residence
How much does 99-101 Penny Street, Lancaster cost?
Rooms start from £113 / wk across en-suite and studio options. Prices vary by room type and tenancy length.
What's included in the rent?
Bills are included in the rent: water, electricity, heating, wi-fi and content insurance.
How long can I stay?
Tenancies here run 45 weeks.
When can I move in?
The earliest move-in date listed is 22 Oct 2026. Dates can differ by room, so ask us to confirm the one you want.
Where is 99-101 Penny Street, Lancaster?
99-101 Penny Street, Lancaster is at 99-101 Penny St, Lancaster LA1 1XN, UK. It is 0.1 mi from city center.





