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Accommodation
Living away from home for the first time can be a daunting experience, but our partnership with Find Digs offers a fantastic accommodation option to help you feel right at home.
Find Digs, specialists in providing accommodation for students, have reserved rooms for our students to book in Furzedown Student Village and Cedar Hall, based in Tooting. This convenient location, close to our school, ensures that you will have a comfortable and secure living arrangement while studying with us.
What sets Cedar Hall and Furzedown Student Village apart is their focus on convenience and connectivity. They provide a free shuttle service to Tooting Broadway tube station, giving you easy access to Central Film School’s campus. From there, it’s just a 25-minute tube ride to central London, where you can spend weekends exploring, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, and enjoying the city’s diverse cultural offerings.
Located in Tooting, Cedar Hall and Furzedown Student Village are an ideal choice for any student searching for a great place to live while studying with us. Whether you choose a Single Standard or a Single Ensuite room, both halls offer conveniently furnished accommodations to suit your needs.
Available Rooms
This is a single room with a shared bathroom and kitchen. The bathrooms are shared by 3-4 students.
42 weeks - £206
48 weeks - £206
+ £100 Administration Fee
CEDAR STUDENT HALLS
Price includes Household Bills and Access to Free WiFi. This also includes a free shuttle bus each morning and afternoon for StudentsRooms are subject to availability.
This is a single ensuite room with a private bathroom with kitchen access that is shared by 10-16 residents (Cedar Halls) or 8 residents (Furzedown).
42 weeks - £228
48 weeks - £228
+ £100 Administration Fee
CEDAR STUDENT HALLS & FURZEDOWN
Price includes Household Bills and Access to Free WiFi. This also includes a free shuttle bus each morning and afternoon for StudentsRooms are subject to availability.
Once you have a confirmed offer to study with us, we will contact you regarding booking accommodation bookings. Please bear in mind that spaces are limited and will be dealt with on a first come first serve basis. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Team.
Please note the administration fee is non-refundable.
To speak with our Admissions Team, email us at admissions@centralfilmschool.com.
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Private Accommodation
Alternatively, students may choose to rent privately, which is more common in the second year of study.
Popular websites include:
Before renting privately please ensure you are aware of your rights as a tenant: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Living Costs in London
Your living expenses while studying at Central Film School will depend on your lifestyle, personal spending habits, where you live, and how often you travel around the city.
The average estimated annual living cost for a student in London during the 2025/26 academic year is approximately £19,750 (£1645pm). This estimate includes accommodation, food, travel, and personal expenses.
Explore key information to help you plan and manage your living costs during your studies.
All households in the UK are required to pay Council Tax, but full-time students are usually exempt.
You must still inform your local council that you are a full-time student to ensure you don’t get charged.
London offers an extensive and well-connected transport system, including buses, trains, and the Underground.
The most affordable ways to get around are walking or cycling.
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You can rent a bike through Santander Cycles.
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Plan walking or cycling routes using apps like Citymapper.
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For public transport, visit Transport for London (TfL) for travel updates and journey planning.
Student discounts:
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Apply for an 18+ Student Oyster card to get 30% off Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.
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Link a 16–25 Railcard to your Oyster card for extra discounts on off-peak fares (available to full-time students of any age).
Cooking at home is often the most affordable option.
London has a wide variety of supermarkets and local food markets, so you can compare prices and shop for the best deals.
When eating out, always ask if student discounts are available - many restaurants and cafés offer them.
Budget tip: Plan weekly meals and make packed lunches to save money.
Make the most of student discount schemes to stretch your budget further:
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UNiDAYS & StudentBeans– discounts at shops, restaurants, and cinemas
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16–25 Railcard – up to 34% off off-peak rail fares (link it to your Oyster card for extra savings)
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ISIC Card – international student discounts worldwide
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ArtFund Student Art Pass – discounted entry to museums, galleries, and cultural venues
Students at Central Film School can also get discounts on creative software like Adobe Creative Cloud and other filmmaking tools.
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