About Us

 

Rivermead Islands is a brand new, purpose-built student 

community right next to ARU’s Chelmsford campus. 

Family Owned

Purpose-built

Safe & Secure

Our Story

Built in Chelmsford’s former industrial quarter, our vision for Rivermead Islands is to restore it as a modern community for Chelmsford’s ARU students while retaining some of the Islands’ industrial heritage. 

 

We are proud to offer a new space for living and working right at the heart of the city’s university district, where Chelmsford’s growing student population can enjoy their university experience in a safe and welcoming environment. 

Our Story

Built in Chelmsford’s former industrial quarter, our vision for Rivermead Islands is to restore it as a modern community for Chelmsford’s ARU students while retaining some of the Islands’ industrial heritage. 

 

We are proud to offer a new space for living and working right at the heart of the city’s university district, where Chelmsford’s growing student population can enjoy their university experience in a safe and welcoming environment. 

About Us

Rivermead Islands is a

family-owned, independent

and purpose-built student community.

Rivermead Islands is a family-owned, independent and purpose-built student community.

Our Story

Built in Chelmsford’s former industrial quarter, our vision for Rivermead Islands is to restore it as a modern community for Chelmsford’s students while retaining some of the Islands’ industrial heritage.

 

We are proud to offer a new space for living and working right at the heart of the city’s university district, where Chelmsford’s growing student population can enjoy their university experience in a safe and welcoming environment.

Why Choose Rivermead Islands?

Our newly built accommodation is just a stone’s throw away from ARU’s Chelmsford campus!

Each residential building has been specially designed with students in mind. Our purpose-built accommodation is brand new and high-quality. All rooms have the comfort and privacy of their own ensuite bathroom and are part of a flat with a shared kitchen and living space.

Your private room will be spacious and will contain all the essentials, including a small double bed, study space and high-speed internet. Your shared living space includes a modern kitchen and lounge area with comfy sofas and dining area.

Your rent includes:

  • All bills and utilities, including high-speed internet
  • Weekly cleaning
  • Furnished bedroom, living area and kitchen
  • Access to RI, our resident concierge a

Student safety is our priority!

Rivermead Islands is monitored with CCTV and all walkways and bridges are well-lit. For added security, each building and each room has state-of-the-art, secure entry systems. Our staffs are on-site 24-7 and are ready to help at any time.

 

Rivermead Islands residences boast the best location in the city, offering students the closest off-campus housing to ARU’s Chelmsford campus! In a few minutes’ walk, residents can enjoy the bustle of the city center or the peace and calm of the Chelmer Valley nature reserve.

 

For those times when the brief walk to the city centre is too far, residents can enjoy City Bowl, our on-site sports bar, bowling alley and restaurant, as well as vending machines providing food, drink and other essentials.