Last updated: 16 July 2025
Location
The Costume Store is a great place for UAL students to live and a really popular choice especially for those studying at London College of Fashion.
The halls of residence are opposite North Acton tube station (Central Line), which offers quick and convenient access to many of the UAL College sites. The UAL Pre-degree Studies site in Lime Grove is just 10 minutes away on the tube, followed by a short walk. London College of Fashion at East Bank is easily reachable on a direct 60-minute tube journey.
It is located on the site that once housed the BBC’s costume collection in North Acton, West London. It accommodates students in contemporary and stylish ensuite cluster flats and large self-contained studios.
The local area has a small supermarket, independent coffee shops, a local pub and various fast food take away restaurants.
Note: All images in our photo gallery, including those seen in the films, floor plan illustrations and virtual tours, are for guidance only. Our individual studios, bedrooms, kitchens, and communal area layouts vary considerably and may not look exactly as shown in the images.
Prices and sizes 2025/26
Standard tenancies at The Costume Store are for 50 weeks.
- Standard rooms are £226.50 per week, £11,325 in total.
These rooms are approximately between 11 and 12 metres squared and have single beds. - Studios are £323.50 per week, £16,175 in total.
These rooms are approximately between 25 and 27 metres squared and have double beds. - Studios (mobility adaptable) are £226.50 per week, £11,325 in total.
These rooms are approximately between 24 and 27 metres squared and have single or double beds. - Large studios are £349 per week, £17,450 in total.
These rooms are approximately between 25 and 26 metres squared and have double beds. - Premium studio is £377 per week, £18,850 in total.
These rooms are approximately between 29 and 31 metres squared and have double beds.
Study Abroad and Exchange students 2025-26
Tenancies for Study Abroad and Exchange students have fixed contract dates, and room prices are different from our standard full-year tenancies. You will have the option to pay your rent in full or choose a termly payment plan when accepting your room offer.
- Standard rooms for Study Abroad and Exchange students are £266 per week.
These rooms are approximately between 11 and 12 metres squared and have single beds. - Studio rooms for Study Abroad and Exchange students are £380 per week.
These rooms are approximately between 25 and 27 metres squared and have double beds. - Studio (mobility adaptable) rooms are £266 per week.
These rooms are approximately between 24 and 27 metres squared and have single or double beds. - Premium studio rooms are £410 per week.
These rooms are approximately between 25 and 26 metres squared and have double beds. - Large premium studio room is £442 per week.
These rooms are approximately between 29 and 31 metres squared and have double beds.
Please note that there are currently construction works taking place in the local area around The Costume Store. The working hours are 7am - 6pm, Monday to Saturday.
What's included:
- Single bed or double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookcase and storage space
- Ensuite bathrooms in every bedroom
- Internet access in every bedroom at no extra cost
- Residents' common room
- Laundry facilities
- Large studio workshop space with hair and makeup stations
- An art gallery for UAL artists
- Courtyard space
- Bike storage
- 24-hour staff presence
- Contents insurance
Room improvement works for 2025/26
From November 2025 to May 2026, there will be renovation works taking place at The Costume Store to refresh and improve all of the bedrooms and some of the communal spaces.
Find out more about the planned renovation works
Management
The Costume Store is managed by UAL, operated in collaboration with its owner, iQ Student Accommodation.
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Kinetics accessibility statement
The application process is performed via Kinetics. To find out more visit Kinetics accessibility statement.
