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from University of Derby - Derby Campus, One Friar Gate Square
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I love agard court. My flatmates and all the staff here are so lovely. I was having a real tough time being away from home at the start of the year but everyone really helped me realise this is my new home away from home. The hall manager and caretaker are fantastic at what they do, the cleaners smile all the time making me feel comfortable in my kitchen. I can quite honestly say Agard Court has been the best place for mr for uni, so much so, ive booked to stay again next year.
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University of Derby Hall Rankings
| Nunnery Court | #1 |
| The Croft | #2 |
| Peak Court | #3 |
| Agard Court | #4 |
| Darley Bank | #5 |
| St Christopher's Court | #6 |
| Northgate House | #7 |
| Princess Alice Court | #8 |
| Flamsteed Court | #9 |
| Roman House | #10 |
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I love agard court. My flatmates and all the staff here are so lovely. I was having a real tough time being away from home at the start of the year but everyone really helped me realise this is my new home away from home. The hall manager and caretaker are fantastic at what they do, the cleaners smile all the time making me feel comfortable in my kitchen. I can quite honestly say Agard Court has been the best place for mr for uni, so much so, ive booked to stay again next year.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Agard Court Information
| Telephone | 07771 838986 |
| Postcode | DE1 1DZ |
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Room Types
6 Single Rooms - Ensuite Premium Adapted
Amenities
This property offers an exciting Residence Life programme of mostly-free events & activities, wellbeing and pastoral support, 24 hour mobile contact number, weekly cleaning service, superfast Wifi, night time security staff, CCTV & intercom entry system, prompt maintenance service, free room contents insurance & free bike storage. Discover more!
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- Communal Kitchen
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- No Smoking
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Agard Court is a 1-minute walk from One Friar Gate Square, 5-minute walk from Derby city centre, & close to restaurants, bars, shops.
University of Derby
Derby Campus, One Friar Gate Square1 min2 mins1 min46 ft
Agard Court Biography
This modern, Gold certified* hall of residence provides bright contemporary en suite accommodation on the edge of the city centre. Every room has a small double bed, ample storage space, a large desk and chair and its own en suite facilities. Adapted rooms are also available at this hall.
* GSLI 2022
Agard Court is located next door to the Law School at One Friar Gate Square, it is also just a few minutes’ walk away from Markeaton Street and Britannia Mill. This recently built hall provides all the benefits of modern city living, being close to lectures and Friar Gate with its bars, restaurants and clubs.
Communal facilities include a common room and pleasant outside space, which are ideal spaces to get to know your neighbours. The bright modern kitchens also feature a social space with TV, sofas and soft seating. For your added benefit there are also laundry facilities, free bike storage, and a weekly cleaning service. Stay with peace of mind knowing there is well-being and pastoral support, 24-hour mobile contact number, night-time security staff, CCTV, intercom entry system, prompt maintenance service and free room contents insurance.
Most flats have four to six rooms and a shared kitchen. Residents have a variety of en-suite rooms to choose from, all of which offer fully-equipped kitchens and adjoining social spaces.
To find out more visit their website.
Q&A
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how many rooms in flat 5A
By member12109322 On 22nd May 24
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how many students live in flat 1b
By member1098309 On 26th January 24
Reply from Agard Court
On 29th January 24
Flat 1B at Agard Court has 5 bedrooms in it. In fact most flats at this hall have 4-6 bedrooms. If you have any less specific questions about our halls you might find our FAQ web page useful, or you can also ring our Student Living team on 01335 594111 and of course we're happy to answer your queries here too.
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How many rooms are in flat 6A?
By member751025 On 8th September 20
All flats have the same amount of rooms, there is the main kitchen and living room then 5 or 6 bedrooms each with en-suite. Most flats are mixed gender however some are only one gender.
By member554680 On 26th February 21
Reply from Agard Court
On 23rd August 23
Flat 6A at Agard Court has five bedrroms in it, all Premium en suite rooms
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Where do the computing students usually stay in halls?
By member850464 On 14th August 20
Any halls except for flamsteed and at Christopher’s court
By member554680 On 26th February 21
Reply from Agard Court
On 23rd August 23
We usually don't allocate rooms by subject being studied as we feel most students will meet people from their course anyway. There are some exceptions like Nursing where the contract is 51 weeks so sometimes nurse are put together. Computing students can stay in any of our halls as they are all just a short walk away from lectures, however St Christopher's Court is marginally nearer to Markeaton Street than the other halls.
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How much is it to do laundry?
By member737458 On 27th April 19
£2.50 wash and £1.50 dry per load
By member554680 On 26th February 21
Reply from Agard Court
On 23rd August 23
£2.50 for wash
£1.50 for dry
but prices may vary depending on cycle and function but within that price range
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All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
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Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
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Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
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Very friendly and helpful staff who genuinely care about the students and the building. Always on hand to help, and lovely rooms and cleaners too. Stayed here for 2 years and loved it :)
Wow thanks for the high score and glowing priase for Agard Court. Agard Court is right next door to One Friar Gate Square (for Policing and Law courses) and across the road from the new Cavendish Business School which will be opening in Spring 2025. It's also conveniently close to a Lidl supermarket and Friar Gate, one of the nicest and liveliest streets in Derby.
Great place, close to the town centre. All staff are lovely and care about the students
Thanks for the great score for Agard Court. This hall like all our halls also offers a great Residence Life programme of mostly free events.
It is the most modern and furbished accommodation option the University has to offer and is a good value for money as there are no extra costs for bills etc. The accommodation offers all en-suite rooms with a small double bed, desk, shelving, wardrobe, and an excellent-sized bathroom with a toilet, sink, shower, and a decent amount of storage space. The kitchen is very large with storage space, two fridge-freezers, a table and cooking space with an oven and electric hob. There are also sofas and a TV in the kitchen. There are lots of facilities by Agard Court as it is a 5-minute walk from the City Centre and numerous of the University bus stops.
Thanks for your positive feedback about Agard Court. For those who don't know it, this hall is also literally next door to One Friar Gate Sqaure, our Law School and across the road from our new, state of the art Business School which is opening in spring 2025.
I love agard court. My flatmates and all the staff here are so lovely. I was having a real tough time being away from home at the start of the year but everyone really helped me realise this is my new home away from home. The hall manager and caretaker are fantastic at what they do, the cleaners smile all the time making me feel comfortable in my kitchen. I can quite honestly say Agard Court has been the best place for mr for uni, so much so, ive booked to stay again next year.
Wow - thanks for the top score for Agard Court. We're deligted that staff were able to help you settle in to Uni life and that you found it to be a friendly, welcoming environment. Here's to another great year at Agard Court :)
i like it, close to everywhere pretty much and walkable distance to different campuses
We're delighted you like living at Agard Court and you find the location so convenient. For those who don't know, this hall is close to the city centre, near two supermarkets (Sainsbury's and Lidl) and as you say walkable to all the different campuses
Good accommodation, very spacious and comfortable to live
Thanks for your feedback about Agard Court. Not only does this hall give you spacious, modern, comfortable living, it's conveniently close to lectures at One Friar Gate Square, Britannia Mill and Markeaton Street, as well as being just mintes away from a supermarket and Friar gate one of Derby's liveliest streets with it's clubs, bars and restaurants!
All the staff are lovely. Especially Dave our hall manager and one of our RA's Helena Poulson.
Thanks for that great score for Agard Court. We're so glad you feel at home in this hall and that the staff make it such a positive experience.
Really enjoy living here, close to bars Nd clubs. Staff are friendly and helpful
We’re delighted you're having a good time at Agard Court and that you found the staff so friendly and helpful. We like to think all our halls foster a friendly supportive environment for all our students and that we are there to support them with whatever they need. Not only is it close to to lots of bars and clubs but there is a supermarket (Lidl) literally minutes away and you're also close to lectures at One Friar gate Square, Britannia Mill and Markeaton Street.
This accommodation is great value for money and in walking distance from town, shops and uni campus. I would really recommend.
Thanks for that top score for Agard Court. We’re glad you're enjoying your stay there and that you like the location. Like Agard Court, all our halls are close to lectures and the city centre and most are near to a supermarket too. In addition, all our halls foster a friendly supportive environment for students and there are lots of free events in our Residence Life programme that you can join in with.
The staff are amazing , great , really good at listening and if I have an issues I know I can go to them
It's good to hear that you find the staff supportive and helpful at Agard Court and that you feel comfortable in talking to them. Our door is always open to residents and we are here to support you. Also all halls also have a 24 hour contact number which you can use in an emergency.
I love Agard court it has a great sense of community along with friendly and supportive staff.
Thanks for your lovely feedback about Agard Court. Here at Student Living we're all about creating a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for students, so it's great to hear that it's working! :)
The prices are going up when they are already expensive enough as it is. Very Modern & Clean and good management and staffing.
Great to hear you like Agard Court . It is our most expensive hall but we have plenty of other en suite halls that are similar but cheaper. Many open day visitors have commented that our halls are a lot cheaper than accommodation at other Universities.
Agard court is new, fresh and clean. Some kitchens are like a corridor but others are large and open. It’s in a great position, close to town and unibuses. The management try to help you out with any problems you have
We're really glad you liked staying at Agard Court. You're right it is in a great location close to Friar Gate with it's restaurants, bars and clubs and literally next door to the Law School (One Friar Gate Square). There is also a brand new Lidl supermarket five minutes away which is really convenient
Can be quite unsociable at times however hall manager Amy is helpful and friendly
We're pleased you found the Hall Manager helpful and friendly. Sometimes having an ensuite room in a flat can be isolating as you don't share so many facilities with your flat mates so it's easier to stay closeted in your room. It's so important to connect with your flatmates and other students in the halls community. For that reason our Residence Life programme of mostly free and some subsidised activities aims to bring students together and help them make new friends. We'd encourage all our residents to get involved with these activities. We know that many students have made lifeling friends through them. The inter-hall sports tournaments are really popular and the creative arts sessions have a regular following so there is something for everyone. Find out more about our Residence Life programme
Great value for money, the block I’m in is always quiet so I’m always guaranteed a good nights sleep.
Glad you found Agard Court a nice environment to live in while studying at Derby Uni
Not the most social of halls, but not an issue for me, location is perfect right next to town and the rooms themselves are lovely
We think the rooms are lovely too. Students love to personalise them and make them their own with nice bedding, ornaments and posters. :)The small double beds feel really luxurious and the fact that they have underbed storage is a real bonus.
I do not live in halls but my friends do - they seem really happy with their flats!
Agard Court is a very popular hall - glad to hear your faltmates are happy with their accommodation there.
Great location to the city centre and close to university bus stops, very modern building
Yes and Agard Court is literally next door to One Friar Gate Square (for Law, policing, Criminology etc) and just a few minutes walk from Britannia Mill and Markeaton Street. Round the corner is Friar Gate, one of Derby's liveliest streets in the evenings and 5 minutes away there is a brand new Lidl supermarket. what more could you want?