Student accommodation in Canning Circus, Nottingham
Orbital is a student accommodation in Nottingham, located at Ilkeston Road, Nottingham, NG7 3GE, in the Canning Circus area of the city — within walking distance of both Nottingham Trent University and the city centre.
The residence offers 103 fully furnished en-suite rooms, 2-bedroom apartments and self-contained studios, with all utility bills included, contents insurance and internet up to 200Mbps. A 42" TV is included in every room.
Location and transport links
Orbital is on Ilkeston Road in Canning Circus, a well-connected area of Nottingham within easy walking distance of Nottingham Trent University and the city centre.
- Nottingham Trent University (City Campus) — within walking distance
- University of Nottingham (University Park Campus) — accessible by tram or bus from Canning Circus
- Nottingham city centre — within easy walking distance, with shops, cafés, bars and restaurants nearby
- Canning Circus — on the doorstep, with local amenities, cafés and bars
- Nottingham tram network (NET) — nearby stops with connections to both university campuses and the city centre
- Local bus stops — nearby, with frequent services across Nottingham
- Nottingham train station — accessible by tram or bus, with services to London, Sheffield and beyond
Room types at Orbital
Orbital offers en-suite rooms, 2-bedroom apartments and self-contained studios. All rooms are fully furnished with a private en-suite bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, 42" TV, bills and contents insurance included. En-suite rooms are available on 42-week and 51-week tenancies; most studios and apartments on 51-week tenancies.
Standard Ensuite
A fully furnished en-suite room with private bathroom and kitchen. Available on 42-week and 51-week tenancies.
Classic Ensuite
An en-suite room with an upgraded specification. Available on 42-week and 51-week tenancies.
Premium Ensuite
An enhanced en-suite room with improved furnishings and finishes. Available on 42-week and 51-week tenancies.
Deluxe Ensuite
A high-specification en-suite room. Available on 51-week tenancies.
Classic 2-Bed Apartment
A two-bedroom apartment with shared living space. Available on 51-week tenancies.
Deluxe 2-Bed Apartment
A two-bedroom apartment with an upgraded specification. Available on 51-week tenancies.
Classic Studio
A self-contained studio with private kitchen and bathroom. Available on 51-week tenancies.
Premium Studio
A self-contained studio with an upgraded specification. Available on 42-week and 51-week tenancies.
Deluxe Studio
The top-tier studio option at Orbital. Available on 51-week tenancies.
- All utility bills included
- Contents insurance included
- Internet up to 200Mbps included
- 42" TV in every room
- 42-week and 51-week tenancy options on selected room types
- No Visa, No Pay — cancel without penalty if your visa is refused
- No Place, No Pay — cancel without penalty if your university place is withdrawn
Facilities and shared spaces
Orbital offers a practical set of communal facilities for residents.
- Communal lounge with TV
- Bike storage
- Post collection service
- On-site maintenance team
- CCTV throughout
Student life in Nottingham
Nottingham is one of the UK's most well-established student cities, home to over 60,000 students across Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham. It consistently ranks among the most affordable major cities in England, with a lively city centre, strong nightlife and a well-connected transport network.
Canning Circus — where Orbital is located — is one of Nottingham's most popular student areas, with independent cafés, bars and restaurants within easy walking distance. The city centre's Old Market Square, the Lace Market and the Hockley neighbourhood are all easily accessible on foot or by tram. Nottingham Castle, the National Justice Museum and the Nottingham Contemporary art gallery are among the city's cultural highlights.
Nottingham's rail connections make it a practical base: London St Pancras is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes by train, Sheffield is under 50 minutes, and Birmingham is around 1 hour.
Frequently asked questions about Orbital Nottingham
Where is Orbital located in Nottingham?
Orbital is on Ilkeston Road, Nottingham, NG7 3GE — in the Canning Circus area of the city, within walking distance of Nottingham Trent University and the city centre.
How far is Orbital from Nottingham Trent University?
Nottingham Trent University's City Campus is within walking distance of Orbital on Ilkeston Road.
How do students get to the University of Nottingham from Orbital?
The University of Nottingham's University Park Campus is accessible by tram or bus from Canning Circus. The tram network provides a direct connection to the campus.
What room types are available at Orbital?
Orbital offers Standard, Classic, Premium and Deluxe en-suite rooms, Classic and Deluxe 2-bedroom apartments, and Classic, Premium and Deluxe studios. All rooms include a 42" TV, private bathroom and kitchen, with bills and contents insurance included.
Are bills included in the rent at Orbital?
Yes. Rent at Orbital includes all utility bills, contents insurance and internet up to 200Mbps. There are no hidden costs.
How many rooms does Orbital have?
Orbital has 103 rooms in total, across en-suite, apartment and studio room types.
Is Orbital suitable for international students?
Yes. The all-inclusive rent, central Nottingham location and No Visa, No Pay and No Place, No Pay policies make Orbital a practical and well-connected option for international students at Nottingham Trent University or the University of Nottingham.
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Rooms
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Standard Ensuite
The Standard Ensuite at Orbital offers a well-appointed private living space at 15.1m², perfect for those who need a comfortable and practical living space. Each room comes with a single-sized bed, a wardrobe, a dedicated study area, and a private ensuite bathroom, giving you a cosy and comfortable base to come home to. The shared apartment area and kitchen with a fully fitted washer/dryer provide everything you need for day-to-day living, while the communal lounge is just moments away whenever you want a change of scenery. With CCTV and onsite security keeping you safe around the clock, life at Orbital gives you the peace of mind to focus on loving your time in Nottingham.
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£125.00 | 2026-03-31 | 25/26 - Standard Ensuite - 22.42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Classic Ensuite
The Classic Ensuite at Orbital offers a well-appointed private living space ranging from 14.5 to 15.5m². Each room comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, and dedicated study area, along with a private ensuite bathroom to give you the comfort and privacy you deserve. The shared apartment lounge and modern kitchen with all the essentials provide a welcoming communal space to relax and connect with flatmates, while the communal lounge is just moments away whenever you fancy a change of scenery. With bike storage on site and onsite maintenance on hand, Orbital keeps everyday student life running smoothly.
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£130.00 | 2026-03-31 | 25/26 - Classic Ensuite - 22.42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Standard Ensuite
The Standard Ensuite at Orbital offers a well-appointed private living space at 15.1m², perfect for those who need a comfortable and practical living space. Each room comes with a single-sized bed, a wardrobe, a dedicated study area, and a private ensuite bathroom, giving you a cosy and comfortable base to come home to. The shared apartment area and kitchen with a fully fitted washer/dryer provide everything you need for day-to-day living, while the communal lounge is just moments away whenever you want a change of scenery. With CCTV and onsite security keeping you safe around the clock, life at Orbital gives you the peace of mind to focus on loving your time in Nottingham.
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£130.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Standard Ensuite - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Classic Ensuite
The Classic Ensuite at Orbital offers a well-appointed private living space ranging from 14.5 to 15.5m². Each room comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, and dedicated study area, along with a private ensuite bathroom to give you the comfort and privacy you deserve. The shared apartment lounge and modern kitchen with all the essentials provide a welcoming communal space to relax and connect with flatmates, while the communal lounge is just moments away whenever you fancy a change of scenery. With bike storage on site and onsite maintenance on hand, Orbital keeps everyday student life running smoothly.
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£135.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Classic Ensuite - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Premium Ensuite
The Premium Ensuite at Orbital offers a well-appointed private living space ranging from 14.5 to 15.5m², designed with modern student life in mind. Each room comes with a ¾-sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, and a private ensuite bathroom, giving you a comfortable, considered space to call your own. The shared apartment space and modern kitchen with a fully fitted washer/dryer provide everything you need for comfortable day-to-day living, while the communal lounge and bike storage are there whenever you need them. Our onsite maintenance team is also on hand to help solve your problems. Orbital takes care of the details so you can focus on making the most of student life in Nottingham.
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£135.00 | 2026-03-31 | 25/26 - Premium Ensuite - 22.42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Premium Ensuite
The Premium Ensuite at Orbital offers a well-appointed private living space ranging from 14.5 to 15.5m², designed with modern student life in mind. Each room comes with a ¾-sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, and a private ensuite bathroom, giving you a comfortable, considered space to call your own. The shared apartment space and modern kitchen with a fully fitted washer/dryer provide everything you need for comfortable day-to-day living, while the communal lounge and bike storage are there whenever you need them. Our onsite maintenance team is also on hand to help solve your problems. Orbital takes care of the details so you can focus on making the most of student life in Nottingham.
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£140.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Premium Ensuite - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Standard Ensuite
The Standard Ensuite at Orbital offers a well-appointed private living space at 15.1m², perfect for those who need a comfortable and practical living space. Each room comes with a single-sized bed, a wardrobe, a dedicated study area, and a private ensuite bathroom, giving you a cosy and comfortable base to come home to. The shared apartment area and kitchen with a fully fitted washer/dryer provide everything you need for day-to-day living, while the communal lounge is just moments away whenever you want a change of scenery. With CCTV and onsite security keeping you safe around the clock, life at Orbital gives you the peace of mind to focus on loving your time in Nottingham.
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£140.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Standard Ensuite - 42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Classic 2 Bed Apartment
The Classic 2 Bed Apartment at Orbital offers a spacious and well-considered living experience on the top floors of the building. Each private bedroom is 15m² and comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, and dedicated study area, while the shared modern kitchenette with a fully fitted washer/dryer gives you everything you need for comfortable day-to-day living. Each bedroom benefits from a private ensuite bathroom and ample storage throughout. With air conditioning keeping things comfortable year-round and onsite maintenance on hand whenever you need it, Orbital takes care of the details so you don't have to. The communal lounge and study room with fitted computers are also just moments away whenever you need a change of scenery.
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£140.00 | 2026-03-31 | 25/26 - Classic 2 Bed Apartment - 22.42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Classic 2 Bed Apartment
The Classic 2 Bed Apartment at Orbital offers a spacious and well-considered living experience on the top floors of the building. Each private bedroom is 15m² and comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, and dedicated study area, while the shared modern kitchenette with a fully fitted washer/dryer gives you everything you need for comfortable day-to-day living. Each bedroom benefits from a private ensuite bathroom and ample storage throughout. With air conditioning keeping things comfortable year-round and onsite maintenance on hand whenever you need it, Orbital takes care of the details so you don't have to. The communal lounge and study room with fitted computers are also just moments away whenever you need a change of scenery.
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£145.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Classic 2 Bed Apartment - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Deluxe 2 Bed Apartment
The Deluxe 2 Bed Apartment at Orbital offers a generous and well-considered shared living experience on the top floors of the building. Each private bedroom is a spacious 17m² and comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, ample storage, and a stylish private ensuite bathroom, giving you a comfortable and well-equipped space to call your own. The shared modern kitchen with a fully fitted washer/dryer and seating area provides everything you need for day-to-day living, making it a great setup for those who enjoy a sociable lifestyle without sacrificing privacy. With onsite maintenance on hand and the communal lounge just moments away, Orbital takes care of the details so you can focus on making the most of student life in Nottingham.
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£145.00 | 2026-03-31 | 25/26 - Deluxe 2 Bed Apartment - 22.42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Deluxe Ensuite
The Deluxe Ensuite at Orbital offers a generously sized private living space ranging from 15.5 to 16m², located on the second floor of the building. Each room comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, and a stylish private ensuite bathroom, giving you a comfortable and well-appointed base to come home to. The shared apartment lounge and modern kitchen, with a fully fitted washer/dryer, provide everything you need for comfortable day-to-day living, while the communal lounge is always just moments away when you fancy a change of scenery. With air conditioning and onsite maintenance included, Orbital keeps everyday student life running smoothly.
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£145.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Deluxe Ensuite - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Classic Ensuite
The Classic Ensuite at Orbital offers a well-appointed private living space ranging from 14.5 to 15.5m². Each room comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, and dedicated study area, along with a private ensuite bathroom to give you the comfort and privacy you deserve. The shared apartment lounge and modern kitchen with all the essentials provide a welcoming communal space to relax and connect with flatmates, while the communal lounge is just moments away whenever you fancy a change of scenery. With bike storage on site and onsite maintenance on hand, Orbital keeps everyday student life running smoothly.
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£145.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Classic Ensuite - 42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Premium Ensuite
The Premium Ensuite at Orbital offers a well-appointed private living space ranging from 14.5 to 15.5m², designed with modern student life in mind. Each room comes with a ¾-sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, and a private ensuite bathroom, giving you a comfortable, considered space to call your own. The shared apartment space and modern kitchen with a fully fitted washer/dryer provide everything you need for comfortable day-to-day living, while the communal lounge and bike storage are there whenever you need them. Our onsite maintenance team is also on hand to help solve your problems. Orbital takes care of the details so you can focus on making the most of student life in Nottingham.
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£150.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Premium Ensuite - 42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Deluxe 2 Bed Apartment
The Deluxe 2 Bed Apartment at Orbital offers a generous and well-considered shared living experience on the top floors of the building. Each private bedroom is a spacious 17m² and comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, ample storage, and a stylish private ensuite bathroom, giving you a comfortable and well-equipped space to call your own. The shared modern kitchen with a fully fitted washer/dryer and seating area provides everything you need for day-to-day living, making it a great setup for those who enjoy a sociable lifestyle without sacrificing privacy. With onsite maintenance on hand and the communal lounge just moments away, Orbital takes care of the details so you can focus on making the most of student life in Nottingham.
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£150.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Deluxe 2 Bed Apartment - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Classic Studio
The Classic Studio at Orbital offers a generous 20.9m² of well-designed, self-contained living space. Each studio comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, a private ensuite bathroom, and a fitted kitchenette, giving you everything you need to live comfortably and independently. Ample storage throughout keeps your space feeling organised and clutter-free, and with air conditioning keeping things comfortable year-round, it's a space you'll love coming home to. The communal lounge is always just moments away whenever you fancy some company. Choose Orbital to make your Nottingham experience the best it can be.
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£150.00 | 2026-03-31 | 25/26 - Classic Studio - 22.42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Premium Studio
The Premium Studio at Orbital offers a spacious and well-designed 21m² of self-contained living space, located on the third floor of the building. Each studio comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, a private ensuite bathroom, and a modern kitchenette with a fully fitted washer/dryer, giving you everything you need to live comfortably and independently. Ample storage throughout keeps your space feeling organised and clutter-free, while air conditioning ensures year-round comfort. The communal lounge is always just steps away whenever you need some company, and with onsite maintenance on hand, we ensure your everyday student life runs smoothly.
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£155.00 | 2026-03-31 | 26/27 - Premium Studio - 22.42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Classic Studio
The Classic Studio at Orbital offers a generous 20.9m² of well-designed, self-contained living space. Each studio comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, a private ensuite bathroom, and a fitted kitchenette, giving you everything you need to live comfortably and independently. Ample storage throughout keeps your space feeling organised and clutter-free, and with air conditioning keeping things comfortable year-round, it's a space you'll love coming home to. The communal lounge is always just moments away whenever you fancy some company. Choose Orbital to make your Nottingham experience the best it can be.
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£155.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Classic Studio - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Premium Studio
The Premium Studio at Orbital offers a spacious and well-designed 21m² of self-contained living space, located on the third floor of the building. Each studio comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, a private ensuite bathroom, and a modern kitchenette with a fully fitted washer/dryer, giving you everything you need to live comfortably and independently. Ample storage throughout keeps your space feeling organised and clutter-free, while air conditioning ensures year-round comfort. The communal lounge is always just steps away whenever you need some company, and with onsite maintenance on hand, we ensure your everyday student life runs smoothly.
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£160.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Premium Studio - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Deluxe Studio
The Deluxe Studio is the largest studio at Orbital, offering an impressive 25.1m² of well-designed, self-contained living space. This studio comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, a stylish private ensuite bathroom, and a modern kitchenette with a fully fitted washer/dryer, giving you everything you need to live comfortably and independently. There's also plenty of storage space to keep your room organised, while air conditioning ensures year-round comfort. When you want to step outside, the communal lounge is always just moments away. At Orbital, the Deluxe Studio provides the ideal base for Nottingham living.
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£165.00 | 2026-03-31 | 25/26- Deluxe Studio - 22.42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Premium Studio
The Premium Studio at Orbital offers a spacious and well-designed 21m² of self-contained living space, located on the third floor of the building. Each studio comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, a private ensuite bathroom, and a modern kitchenette with a fully fitted washer/dryer, giving you everything you need to live comfortably and independently. Ample storage throughout keeps your space feeling organised and clutter-free, while air conditioning ensures year-round comfort. The communal lounge is always just steps away whenever you need some company, and with onsite maintenance on hand, we ensure your everyday student life runs smoothly.
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£170.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Premium Studio - 42 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Deluxe Studio
The Deluxe Studio is the largest studio at Orbital, offering an impressive 25.1m² of well-designed, self-contained living space. This studio comes with a ¾ sized bed, wardrobe, dedicated study area, a stylish private ensuite bathroom, and a modern kitchenette with a fully fitted washer/dryer, giving you everything you need to live comfortably and independently. There's also plenty of storage space to keep your room organised, while air conditioning ensures year-round comfort. When you want to step outside, the communal lounge is always just moments away. At Orbital, the Deluxe Studio provides the ideal base for Nottingham living.
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£170.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Deluxe Studio - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |