Moving to Coventry city-centre is an exciting experience!
You might not have lived in Coventry before. Or maybe you lived in a CV-postcode but further out, or even on the University of Warwick campus.
We think you'll really like living in the heart of everything!
Whether you're living in our studios and flats in the north of the city-centre (CODE Fairfax Street) or shared-flats in the south (CODE Harper Road).
Let's run through why!
💯 Compared with more sprawling places like Birmingham or Manchester, Coventry's city centre is compact, easy-to-navigate and walkable, while still feeling unmistakably like a major city.
Local restaurant that provides authentic Korean cuisine, order out or eat in.
Local Thai restaurant that offers 10% discount for takeaways.
– 5-minute walk away from CODE Harper Road
Fancy a sandwich? nearest is only a 4-minute walk away.
Lucky lounge is right on your doorstep.
Shin Ramen offers classic Japanese delicacies including ramen & sushi.
3-minute walk away is a traditional Korean BBQ.
4-minute walk to the nearest Nando's
Fancy going out for dinner? Try the Cosy Club
Wagamama has delicious Japanese food.
Tegtat offers Halal Turkish food.
The closest shops to CODE Fairfax Street include Primark, B&M and Deichmann shoes.
10-minute walk from CODE Fairfax you'll find high street stores like H&M, Lush, Pandora, Flying Tiger and Superdrug. As well as a Marks and Spencers food hall and shopping.
Less than 10 minute walk from CODE Fairfax Street, here you can find shops like The Body Shop, The Perfume Shop and loads of places to eat!
Just a 10-minute walk from Fairfax Street, you'll find Flannels, a popular destination for designer clothing, shoes, and accessories.
4-minute walk from our CODE Harper Road accommodation, you can pick up all the essentials.
Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5EA
Opening times 7am – 11 pm
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Priory Place, 11 - 57 Abbey Ct, Coventry CV1 5SA
Opening times 12pm – 10 pm
4-minute walk from our CODE Fairfax street accommodation, you can pick up everything you need.
24-26 Trinity Street, Coventry, CV1 1FL
Opening times vary.
Located in the ground floor of CODE Fairfax Street.
Fairfax Street, Coventry, CV1 5RY
Opening Times 7am to 10pm
Witness Frank Lampard's side, also known affectionally as the Sky Blue Army, return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years! See them take on the likes of PL winners Arsenal at the Coventry Building Society Arena from August 2026.
Started in 1874, the blue and whites have become one of English rugby’s most storied and historic clubs. Coventry plays in the Championship.
if you love running you could join the city's running club and use the great facilities.
Visit the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. Following the link, you can look up the latest exhibition that are arriving at the museum.
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP
Coventry Cathedral has a huge amount of history, and is famous for having been partially destroyed during World War II. It is within walking distance of CODE Fairfax Street and oftern hosts cultural events.
Fargo is a re-purposed industrial space in Coventry City Centre, designed exclusively for independent creative businesses.
Why not have make a splash in Coventry water park with your Uni friends at the weekends.
Swing through the trees like Tarzan at Coventry’s Go Ape course. You can even try your hand at axe throwing or race against the clock in an escape room style adventure!
Fancy yourself as a bit of a sharpshooter? Or just want to inflict some pain on your friends? Delta Force offers the complete paintballing experience with themed games – from zombie apocalypse to raiding a foreign embassy.
Only Skyline and Penthouse Studios, starting from £184 per week left!
Studios at CODE Fairfax Street
Enjoy free weekly social events during term-time. Take a look at last year's events
Free events
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