iQ Highbury, London
About the Property
iQ Highbury is a modern student accommodation located at 201, Isledon Rd, London, N7 7JR, United Kingdom. The property offers a fantastic selection of fully furnished en suite rooms and studio rooms. Situated in a well-connected area, Highbury iQ student accommodation London is highly convenient for students attending top Central London universities. London Metropolitan University is just a short 4-minute drive away, while Central Saint Martins Archway Campus is just 8 minutes away by car. Also, the Royal Veterinary College is just an 18-minute drive away from iQ Highbury student accommodation, while University College London is just 17 minutes away by car.
The students find life in Central London exciting because it offers a wide variety of attractions from all over the world, such as museums and amusement parks. While the monthly cost of living for a student in London is on the higher side, typically averaging between £1,200 and £1,500 for rent, food, and travel, the city makes up for it with massive professional opportunities. The UK capital maintains a strong employment rate of over 75%, providing students with an unmatched job market for part-time work, internships, and high-paying graduate placements. The safety index of London ranges between 45 and 50. Areas such as Richmond, Bexley, and some parts of Islington are considered safe and the best areas to live in London. Its combination of top universities, amazing social life, and career prospects makes iQ Highbury London the ultimate destination for students worldwide.
Features
iQ Highbury offers different room types to suit your preferences, including Bronze En Suites, Silver En Suites, Gold En Suites, Platinum En Suites, and Silver Studios. If you like living with others, the en suites give you a private bedroom and a private en suite shower room, while you share a kitchen and living room with flatmates. If you want your own space, the studios offer everything in one place, including a private bedroom, a private bathroom, and a small kitchen. Every room at iQ student accommodation Highbury comes with helpful features like a small double bed, a study desk and chair, and plenty of space for your things, including a chest of drawers, a wardrobe, and underbed storage. You can also find showers and wash basins in the washrooms. Some rooms at iQ Highbury London, also have underfloor heating and a washer/dryer.
Highbury iQ also has great shared areas and handles your all-inclusive bills to make life easy. All your main utility bills are included in your rent, which covers Wi-Fi (£7/week), electricity (£5/week), heating (£3/week), water (£3/week), and content insurance (£3/week). This saves you about £21/week. Outside your room, you can enjoy shared living spaces such as a lounge with a seating area, quiet study areas, a games room with a ping-pong table, and a cinema room. According to the iQ Highbury reviews, this student accommodation in London also offers handy services such as an outdoor courtyard, laundry facilities, and great public transport links, all kept safe by 24/7 security and CCTV. You can also watch your favourite shows on the TV at the TV point. The iQ Highbury rules state that 'no pets allowed' and 'no smoking allowed'.
Location and What's Hot?
Living at iQ Highbury residence places you right next to some of the city's top universities. If you are studying at London International University, it is just an 18-minute drive away. Other nearby universities like Malvern House London (13 minutes by car) and Asante Academy of Chinese Medicine (13 minutes by car) are also within very easy commuting distance, making it incredibly simple to balance your classes with daily student life.
The surrounding Finsbury Park area is filled with fun places and student hotspots to explore the to-do list of the London city guide on your days off. For a great meal, you can head to local favourites like Ubah or Blue Nile, just a short walk down the street. If you need a cosy spot to study or grab a coffee, One Way Cafe London and La Princesse are perfect spots nearby. You can also visit the very famous British Museum and Oxford Circus. Getting your everyday food and household items is incredibly easy with a Lidl supermarket and a Tesco Superstore just a short walk away from Highbury iQ student accommodation London. For fun weekends and evenings out with friends, you can grab a pint and watch sports at The World's End pub or enjoy the welcoming atmosphere at The Faltering Fullback. When you want to spend time outdoors in green spaces, you can walk straight over to the beautiful Finsbury Park or Zen Garden or catch an exciting football match at the famous Emirates Stadium. If you ever need medical help or healthcare services, Whittington Hospital is nearby and easily accessible from iQ Highbury.
Commute
iQ Highbury makes travelling around London incredibly simple with excellent transport links right nearby. The Isledon Road (Stop T) bus stop is practically outside your door at just 79 feet (less than a 1-minute walk) away, and the Fonthill Road (Stop X) bus stop is only 241 feet (a 1-minute walk) away. For travelling further, the massive Finsbury Park Tube Station is just a short 2-minute walk (0.15 miles) from iQ Highbury accommodation, giving you fast access to the London Underground (Piccadilly and Victoria lines) and National Rail trains. The entire local transport network is run by Transport for London (TfL), which offers great student discounts, such as the 18+ Student Oyster photocard, which saves you 30% on travel cards and bus passes. If you prefer cycling, iQ accommodation Highbury includes secure on-site bike storage, making it easy to use London’s cycle lanes. When you need to fly home or travel internationally, London City Airport (LCY) is the closest airport at 9.5 miles away, while London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is also easily reachable by taking the Piccadilly line straight from your local tube station.
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Amenities
Shared Community And Utilities
Security
Property Services
Outdoor Features
Bills Included
Others
Room Types (7)
Ensuite
Copper En Suite
With 14-15 sq. m of living space, these rooms on floors 4-5 include a small double bed, plenty of storage, underfloor heating, study area and private shower, sink and toilet.
With a slightly restricted view, these rooms offer great value with all the same benefits as the Bronze En Suite.
With a shared kitchen and building features including a cinema room, ping-pong table and courtyard, you get the best of your own space and a social vibe.
Bronze En Suite
These en suite rooms offer easy student living in smart surroundings.
With 14-16 sq m of living space, these newly upgraded rooms on floors 1-5 include a full sized double bed, study space, storage and underfloor heating, as well as your own private shower room.
With new appliances and a TV, your shared kitchen and living space is ideal for socialising with flatmates and friends, as are great social spaces including a cinema room, courtyard and lounge.
Silver En Suite
For those looking for a little extra room to stretch out, these rooms give you everything you need with a bit more space across their 14-15 sq m floor plan.
These great rooms on floors 1-5 include a small double bed, plenty of storage, underfloor heating, study area and private shower, sink and toilet. With a shared kitchen and building features including a cinema room, ping-pong table and courtyard, you get the best of your own space and a social vibe.
Gold En Suite
Offering even more room to breathe, these rooms are a great upgrade with 16-17 sq m and all the essential features.
Located on floors 1-5, these rooms include a small double bed, plenty of storage, underfloor heating, study area and private shower, sink and toilet. With a shared kitchen and building features including a cinema room, ping-pong table and courtyard, you get the best of your own space and a social vibe.
Platinum En Suite
At 20-23 sq m in size, these are their most spacious en suite rooms and come with extra features like a stylish sofa and coffee table.
Located on floors 1-5, these rooms include a small double bed, plenty of storage, underfloor heating, study area, private bathroom and living area with great furniture. The shared kitchen and building features including a cinema room, ping-pong table and courtyard mean that you also benefit from the buildings social vibe.
Studio
Silver Studio
Upgrade your student experience with your very own studio, featuring private bathroom and fully fitted kitchenette plus all the essentials.
Located on floors 1-5 with 16-17 sq m of living space, their standard Studios come with a small double bed, wardrobe, study area, kitchenette with breakfast bar, underfloor heating and private shower and toilet. You also benefit from the buildings cinema room and social spaces, giving you the best of both worlds.
House Rules
Payment and Fees
Pay In Instalment
The tenant may choose to pay their rent in Full payment 4 instalment Note: The tenant requires a guarantor to pay their rent in instalments.
Mode Of Payment
Debit card payments accepted. Credit card payments accepted. No surcharge for debit or credit card payments.
Guarantor Requirement
Required if paying in instalments. Guarantor must: Complete agreement. Submit required documentation within 7 days of booking or Booking Fee payment. Guarantor can be local or international If the guarantor fails to comply: The student must pay the full rent upfront.
Booking Deposit
For 2025/26 AY The student has to pay £100 to book this property. Must be paid at the time of booking (where applicable). Credited toward the first rent payment. Non-refundable in most cancellation scenarios unless specific conditions are met (e.g., visa refusal, no place no pay). Deadline: The Tenancy Agreement must be completed within 7 days of payment (or agreed period). For 2026/27 AY The student has to pay £149 to book this property. Must be paid at the time of booking (where applicable). Credited toward the first rent payment. Non-refundable in most cancellation scenarios unless specific conditions are met (e.g., visa refusal, no place no pay). Deadline: The Tenancy Agreement must be completed within 7 days of payment (or agreed period).
Meet the Residents
Frequently Asked Questions
Are sites secure?
Each site is covered by CCTV and has onsite security staff, with staff present 24 hours a day. There is also a digital entry system at each building. You should not allow people to ‘tailgate’ – that is, hold the door open for people behind you as you enter.
Can I book if I'm under 18?
Management does not accept parental responsibility for occupiers under the age of 18.
They require that all tenants living at one of their properties in England and Wales to be over the age of 17 during the academic year booked to live at management, and tenants living in their Scottish properties to be age 16 or over.
Exceptions to this rule are available in selected cases through prior arrangement. If in doubt, please contact your preferred management site and the team will be able to advise you.
Can I bring a tv?
If you want to bring a TV, check that your room has a TV point and don’t bring one larger than 21”. You can’t mount your TV on the wall, so make sure it’s free-standing. While all TVs provided by management in communal areas accessed by all residents are covered by a TV Licence, you will need to buy your own licence if you bring your own TV or if there is one already in your room or shared kitchen & living area. If you’re unsure, please check with your site team.
For details of licensing requirements regarding catch-up TV and online streaming, please refer to your resident handbook, ask your site team or contact TV Licensing.
Can I bring my bike?
Yes – most sites have a secure bike store that is free to use for all residents. You will need to register and tag your bike with the site team when you arrive.
Can I bring my car?
Some of the sites have limited parking, including in some cases disabled parking bays. However, as the locations are generally close to universities and local amenities, a car shouldn't really be necessary. If you do want to arrange parking, speak to the site team as soon as possible - any spaces available are likely to be reserved very quickly.
Can I bring pets?
Sadly, they do not allow pets at sites. However, they make an exception for residents who require the assistance of a trained and registered Service Dog or Assistance Dog.
Any requests for emotional support animals that are prescribed by a licensed mental health professional are assessed on a case by case basis.
Can I choose where my room is in the building?
Yes, you can specify where you would like your room to be – from those which are still available – at the time you book.
Can I choose who I live with in a shared flat?
The online booking system will show the gender of those who have already booked a room in your chosen flat, if this information is available.
If you want to make a group booking with people you already know, for more information you can be in touch with amber agent.
Can I make a group booking?
Yes. If you’d like to share with friends, you can find and select rooms in the same flat on the booking portal. Alternatively, please speak to a member of the amber team and they will be happy to help you.
Can I move in early?
Yes, they can often arrange this. Please contact our amber team to see if they have availability to see it is possible to book your room for an early move in.
Can I share my room with my partner?
They offer free dual occupancy across a limited number of their studios where both residents are students.
You'll see the dual occupancy symbol next to the room number if it is available when you select the room via the floorplan. They'll ask for your partner's details during the booking stages. Both you and your partner must sign their tenancy agreement and have student status for the duration of the booking.
If your partner is not a full time student as well then unfortunately they cannot live with them.
Can I smoke in my room?
No, accommodation is non-smoking. You may smoke outside in designated smoking areas. Please do not smoke anywhere near other residents’ windows, as the unwelcome smell of smoke can drift into their rooms.
Can I store my stuff with you over the holidays?
Yes, they can arrange temporary storage for possessions you don’t want to take home with you. Just ask your Reception team for details.
Do I have to be home by a certain time each night?
No, it’s up to you when you come in. If returning late at night, please respect your fellow residents and keep noise to a minimum between 11pm and 7am.
Do you have laundry facilities?
Yes, the vast majority of their sites have a laundry room where you can wash and dry your clothes. These are operated by an independent provider, Circuit Laundry or Miele. You will need to pay to use the machines via a top-up card or their mobile app.
Do you provide bedding?
No, so please bring your own sheets, duvet, pillows, towels etc when you move in – or you may prefer to buy them locally on arrival.
Does management permit the use of drugs at its accommodation?
No, drugs are not permitted and prohibited items will be confiscated. The tenancy agreement gives management the right to confiscate substances, including ‘legal highs’ without the consent of the resident.
How do I get my post / mail?
Your post will be delivered to a lockable post box for your flat. Larger items or those that require a signature on delivery will be retained by Reception. You will be notified if Reception receive an item for you, and you should collect it as soon as possible.
How do I qualify to live at management?
To qualify as a resident for management you must confirm that you are a student at a higher education establishment in the UK.
How will I get to know people at management?
Their sites are home to an international community of students, often studying at a variety of different institutions, and it’s this diversity which can make living with them such a rewarding experience.
They organise regular social events where you can get to know your fellow residents. You will find posters on site telling you what’s coming up soon – or just ask at Reception.
In the event of a fire, how can I trust that my accommodation is safe?
The safety and security of their residents is their number one priority. All of their sites are fully compliant with current safety standards. Their accommodation has fire alarm systems in place as well as fire prevention equipment, and they carry out regular testing and evacuation drills. Their buildings are also regularly audited by external, independent consultants.
Management has a full-time, highly qualified, Health and Safety team who visit sites regularly. They also use accredited national providers to service and maintain life safety systems. Additionally, all sites have staff present 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
They are continually reviewing their programme of security, fire and safety standards. If you would like further information about their ongoing fire safety programme please read their fire safety update.
Is food and drink available on site?
Their sites don’t have restaurants or cafeterias, but most sites provide vending machines where you can buy chocolate, crisps, drinks, ice cream and other snacks.
Is there internet access on site?
Yes, all their sites are equipped with WiFi, accessible throughout the building at no extra charge. This service is provided by their internet partners, ASK4. If you have any issues with connecting, you can find their contact details in the welcome pack you will receive on arrival.
What can’t I bring?
Your resident handbook contains a list of prohibited items. This includes many items prohibited for fire safety reasons, such as candles, oil burners, gas appliances and fan heaters. Please see the full list below. If you need further guidance on whether an item is permitted or not, please ask your site team before you move in.
No weapons or drugs (including ‘legal highs’) are permitted under any circumstances.
They don’t allow: Candles, fireworks, Chinese lanterns, incense, incense burners, kerosene, petrol, LPG gas and LPG gas appliances, compressed gas and compressed gas appliances, rice cookers (unless CE marked), shisha pipes, gas burners, oil burners, tea lamps, halogen heaters, exposed element heaters, fan heaters, real Christmas trees, mains voltage Christmas lights, portable cooking stoves.
What do I need to bring?
You can see what’s included in your room on the room details page for your management site. Among the things you will need, or may want, to bring are bedding, towels, toiletries, toilet paper, basic kitchen equipment, hangers, and a computer or laptop.
They have compiled a checklist of things you may want to bring - or buy when you arrive.
Will my flat be cleaned?
No, that’s down to you and your flatmates. They’ll keep the common areas of the building, like the social spaces, reception and laundry, clean and tidy.
Many residents put a rota together so each person in the flat does their bit to keep it clean.
Is management student accommodation accredited?
Management Student Accommodation is a member of the National Codes of Standards. These are schemes designed to provide a minimum set of professional standards for larger student accommodation providers regarding their accommodation management. This offers residents peace of mind in knowing that they follow professional standards of service.
The codes ensure that residents receive good standards of housing management. Disputes and misunderstandings are reduced, and where problems do occur they are resolved quickly.
For further information, please visit the National Code website.
My child has a disability. does management offer suitable facilities?
All management sites have rooms suitable for students with disabilities, including rooms that are fully wheelchair accessible. To check what is available at your child’s chosen site, it’s best to contact that site directly.
What happens if my child needs additional support?
They understand that university can be a stressful time for students, and that those living away from home for the first time may encounter difficulties.
Universities undertake the main role in respect of pastoral care, however their site staff are trained to provide an initial level of unobtrusive care and support. Their teams have good relationships with university pastoral care and welfare support services, and will refer students who need additional assistance.
What happens if there are maintenance issues?
Their online maintenance portal allows students to log a fault at any time and is accessible via their management App or by logging into their management Account.
Unlike many providers, all their maintenance teams are based on site, so they fix most issues within 24 hours. For those they can’t fix ourselves, they use only trusted contractors who go through a vigorous approval process.
What insurance does my child have in place while they with management?
They’ve arranged contents insurance for all students who have an management tenancy agreement at no extra cost to them.
Details on what is covered, the policy excess when you want to make a claim and how to make a claim and options to upgrade your cover can be found here.
What sort of accommodation does management offer?
They offer the following types of accommodation:
En suite rooms – these rooms have a bed, study area with good lighting, storage and an en suite shower room with shower, washbasin and WC. These rooms are located in shared flats, where students share a kitchen and living area with other residents.
These are equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge and freezer, a dining area and lounge. These rooms are popular with new students and encourage social interaction with other residents. Studios – their studios are self-contained, with integrated kitchen facilities and a living area. All have a bed, study area with good lighting, storage and an en suite shower room with shower, washbasin and WC. Studios are popular with students seeking more privacy, but still enjoy the use of all the onsite facilities and social areas.
Apartments – some of their sites also offer self-contained apartments. These have all the facilities of their studios, but with separate bedroom(s) and more living space. These are popular with couples, and friends who want to share accommodation.
Can I sublet my room to someone else?
No, the sublet are not allowed.
Can I swap my room?
It may be possible to swap or change your room once you have moved in, subject to availability. A room change fee will apply. To find out if it’s possible for you to change room, please speak to the site manager.
Do I need to pay a deposit to book a room at this property?
To learn more about the deposit requirement, please check the policy section above, or feel free to reach out to your amber agent.
Is a guarantor required to book a room at this property?
For more details about guarantor requirements, refer to the policy section above or connect with your amber agent.
Can I pay in instalments?
For more information on payment plans, refer to the policy section above, or contact your amber agent for assistance.
Can someone live with me?
Yes, the property offers free dual occupancy in a limited number of its studios, provided both tenants are full-time students. The property will request details for both tenants during the booking process, and both must sign the tenancy agreement. If the second tenant is not a full-time student, they cannot live in the dual-occupancy studios.
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