This award-winning hall (Best University Housing 2022,2023 & 2024 & 2025 & Best Value for Money 2025*) consists of 247 ensuite rooms 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 are arranged in flats with 5 or 6 people sharing a communal kitchen. The rooms have a homey feel and come fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Each bedroom has a small double bed with underbed storage, a modern ensuite, bookshelves, a wardrobe, a desk and chair and hi-speed internet. All kitchens contain a cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, sink, drainer, cupboards, work tops and table and chairs or breakfast bar with seating. Facilities include a laundry, a car park, bike sheds, a pleasant courtyard with trees and a common room with pool table, table tennis, arcade machine, PS4 and a lounge area with flat screen TV. There is also a weekly cleaning service of all communal areas.
Peak Court’s location is Ideally situated just a few minutes’ walk or cycle from One Friar Gate Square, The Business School at the Cavendish Building, Markeaton Street and Britannia Mill and a short bus ride or walk from Kedleston Road. It has a Unibus bus stop, literally on the doorstep.
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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
• 4 minute walk to One Friar Gate Square
• 4 minute walk to the Business School at the Cavendish Building
• 4 minute walk to Asda supermarket
• 11 minute walk to Derby city centre
• 12 minute walk to Lidl
• 12 minute walk to Britannia Mill
• 16 minute walk to Markeaton Street
• 22 minute walk to Kedleston Road
42 and 50 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.