At a glance
- 709 bed spaces
- £160 – £205 per week
- Located in North Acton
Prices shown are for 2025-26 academic year.
Kemp Porter Buildings is our newest halls of residence, located in North Acton.
Comprised of almost 600 bespoke student rooms arranged in cluster flats each with its own kitchen - and complimented by dedicated common room areas and outdoor spaces - the new community provides an unparalleled first year environment. Rising to 30 storeys, many kitchens and bedrooms enjoy spectacular views of central London and beyond. Located only a two minute walk from North Acton station (Central Line), Kemp Porter Buildings enjoys proximity to other student developments across North Acton as well as easy transport links to campus.
Note to applicants for 2024-25 and 2025-26: The area around North Acton is undergoing significant development, including an area of construction next to Kemp Porter. We work closely with developers to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum, but you should anticipate some level of noise and construction traffic at times.
Pilot offer for first-year students
Following recent rent review discussions with the Student Union, we are trialling a 51-week licence option for first-year students in 2025/26. This pilot is designed to offer greater flexibility for those who require accommodation beyond the standard academic year.
As part of this trial, we have proposed a £5 per week discount for students opting for a 51-week licence. Once confirmed, this discount will be applied as a credit to the Accommodation session 4 invoice. To be eligible, you must select a room in Kemp Porter among your room preferences and choose the 51-week licence option.
Please note: If you select this option and are allocated a 51-week licence, you will be committing to this choice and will not be able to change to a shorter contract mid-way through the year.
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Courtyard of Kemp Porter Buildings
Common room
Common room
Games room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Roof garden
Roof garden
Single ensuite
Single ensuite
Study room
Study room
Twin room
Kemp-Porter in more detail
Kemp Porter Buildings offers self-catered accommodation for 709 undergraduate students. Rent includes utility bills, internet access, basic contents insurance, maintenance, communal cleaning and a contribution to the halls activity fund.
The rents for 2025-26 are:
| Type of room | Number of bed spaces | Weekly rent |
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| En suite single | 459 | £205 |
| En suite twin | 250 | £160 |
Beds in Kemp Porter Buildings are 4’x 6’6. Fire policies in Woodward and Kemp Porter are different from our other halls - you should review the fire safety pages before arrival.
Visit Fees and Payment page for more information.
Hall features and facilities:
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Kitchen information: Flats in Kemp Porter are arranged in clusters and students share a kitchen between 9-12 residents.
During the application process, kitchen size or sharing arrangements cannot be selected as a preference.
Address:
Kemp Porter Buildings
142 Wales Farm Road
London
W3 6EL
Kemp Porter Buildings are located in North Acton, are part of a growing community of over 1,600 science and arts students and is located just a few minutes away from Woodward Buildings.
In order to travel to the South Kensington campus, you will likely be required to take public transport. Alternatively, you will also be able to cycle to South Kensington, which takes between 35-50 minutes.
Kemp Porter Buildings benefits from excellent transport links: it's just a short two minute walk to North Acton tube station which will take you to the South Kensington campus in 40 minutes, Notting Hill in 11 minutes and Oxford Circus in 19 minutes. Five major bus routes are within walking distance, including the 95 bus to Park Royal leisure park's bowling alley (11 minutes). Students can purchase a monthly travelcard, giving unlimited travel across central London (transport zones 1 & 2).