This award-winning hall (Best University Housing 2022,2023 & 2024 & 2025 & Best Value for Money 2025*) is home to 391 good quality ensuite rooms and 14 self-contained studios in the heart of the University Quarter. Residents are conveniently close to lectures, the city centre’s restaurants, bars and shops and the Unibus service.
Rooms and studios are available in three sizes, small, medium, and large. Darley Bank rooms contain a small double bed, bookshelves, a wardrobe, a large desk and chair, and their own ensuite facilities. Rooms are arranged in flats with 3 to 7 people sharing a large kitchen/social space with sofas and soft seating. All kitchens also contain a cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, sink, drainer, cupboards, work tops and table and chairs There is also a large common room with TV and a pool table
Darley Bank is just minutes away from One Friar Gate Square, The Business School at the Cavendish Building, Markeaton Street and Britannia Mill and a short bus ride, walk or cycle from Kedleston Road.
Student wellbeing
Because we are part of the University, resident wellbeing is our number one priority. The staff team have strong links with student services at the University and can offer help, advice and reassurance. There is also a 24hr contact number for residents and round-the-clock security
Free social events and activities
Unlike private halls in Derby, University halls organise a Residence Life programme of mostly free activities and events with opportunities to try new hobbies, make friends and settle in. Events take place across all our halls, opening up a wide community to all our residents. Popular activities include free sports tournaments, quizzes, cookery classes and yoga classes.
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Walking distances
• 3 minute walk to the Business School at the Cavendish Building
• 4 minute walk to One Friar Gate Square
• 10 minute walk to Lidl
• 9 minute walk to Britannia Mill
• 11 minute walk to Derby city centre
• 13 minute walk to Markeaton Street
• 22 minute walk to Kedleston Road
42 & 51 week contracts available
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You can view University halls online from the comfort of your own sofa, using the University’s Virtual Tour or come to an Open Day and see the halls for yourself.