Forest Road House complex provides purpose built Student accommodation for students of The University of Essex. Located to the East of Colchester town centre it is approximately 1mile/20 minutes walk from the University campus at Wivenhoe.

Forest Road House was built by the University of Essex although has been privately owned and managed since August 1998.

The accommodation comprises of 124 rooms within 2 blocks of 3 storey flats. 2 Single rooms and 2 Double rooms of the blocks have an en-suite facility.

The complex is a friendly and secure environment to live.

Groups are quite welcome, as availability allows.

Being only 20 minutes from the nearby University and with so many facilities Forest Road House is one of the most ideal places for accommodation outside the University itself.