For SOAS students
SOAS shares the central-university advantage, but the smartest value often comes from looking north and east rather than trying to stay immediately around Russell Square.
Shortlisted areas
Still among the strongest options for the Bloomsbury campus belt.
Often a useful step down in rent without losing a straightforward journey.
Good if you want east-London culture and accept a longer but still workable commute.
Living closest is not always the best outcome. For SOAS, a modest trip from north or east London can dramatically improve your room quality or flatshare budget.
Use commute-time boundaries first, then compare private portals and student platforms from the stations that fit. That prevents your search from drifting into low-value central stock.
Related internal links