McLaren House

McLaren House is located short distance away from the University's Southwark campus. It is also conveniently situated for the attractions of London's South Bank theatre/arts complex, the Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre. The nearest underground station is Southwark (Jubilee Line), approximately 5 minutes walk. Waterloo Station (overland services) is also only a few minutes away.

McLaren House

McLaren House, non-smoking from 1 August 2010, contains 600 rooms for first year undergraduate and returning students

Accommodation within McLaren House is provided within cluster flats, mostly accommodating 8 residents. Residents within each flat share a communal kitchen/dining area. Basic cleaning equipment, including a vacuum cleaner is also provided. All bedrooms provided at McLaren House are for single occupancy. The vast majority of bedrooms are en-suite (shower, hand basin and toilet) and the building will be non-smoking from 1 August 2010.

Other facilities provided in each bedroom are a data point allowing access to the University's intranet and the internet. Each flat and bedroom are fitted with security locks. Residents are issued with security keys to their accommodation and a swipe card allowing access to the building. There is a central lounge and coin operated laundry.

Contact details

Address:McLaren House
1 St George's Circus
London SE1 OAP

Telephone:+44 (0) 870 036 3690

mclaren@lsbu.ac.uk

Weekly Rent 2010-11

£116

Standard Letting Period

39 weeks

Key information:

  • Students Accommodated: Returning students and 1st years
  • Security: On call staff and night security. Building covered by CCTV.
  • Number of Rooms: 600 en-suite and 14 standard
  • Total number of flats: 86
  • Approximate Room Size: Average room size 11.5 - 12 sq metres
  • Provided within Bedroom: Bed, mattress, wardrobe, desk, desk lamp, chair, bookshelf and paper bin
  • Provided within Kitchen/Diners: Fridge/Freezers, electric cookers, lockable cupboards, work surfaces, sink units and table and chairs.
  • Heating/Hot Water: Both are provided centrally and are included within residence fees.
  • Car Parking: There is only limited car parking available on site. Residents are recommended not to bring cars.
  • Area map
  • Directions to London South Bank University Residences from Main London Airports

Photo gallery

  • A standard single bedroom in McLaren house
  • Kitchens are shared with all other rooms in your flat; it's a great way to make friends during the first weeks
  • McLaren house contains 600 en-suite rooms
  • The McLaren House common room - a good place to relax after a hard day of study

What the students say

"Brilliant place to stay while at LSBU, central location with very helpful and caring staff. A place where you get a really great Uni experience"

S Aldelaimi, B Eng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Yr 3