Icon Student Living – Your Complete Move-In Guide
Everything You Need to Know Before Moving into Icon Student Living Accommodation
If you've booked your accommodation with Icon Student Living, you'll be moving into private student accommodation in the heart of Nottingham, with furnished bedrooms arranged within shared 4- and 5-bedroom apartments.
Icon Student Living is located on St James's Street in Nottingham city centre, around 0.3 miles from Nottingham Trent University's City Campus and within travelling distance of the University of Nottingham.
Accommodation comes fully furnished, with bills and high-speed Wi-Fi included. You'll have your own bedroom while sharing kitchen, living and bathroom facilities with the other students in your apartment.
That means many of the big things are already taken care of, but you'll still need to organise the personal items that make your accommodation comfortable and practical for everyday student life.
This independent guide explains what you can typically expect when living with Icon Student Living, including bedrooms, shared facilities, kitchens, laundry and the everyday essentials you'll want to bring with you.
Icon Student Living at a Glance
🏠 Provider: Icon Student Living
📍 Location: 13A St James's Street, Nottingham, NG1 6FH
🎓 Universities: Particularly convenient for Nottingham Trent University, with the University of Nottingham also accessible
🏢 Accommodation: Shared 4- and 5-bedroom student apartments
🛏 Bedrooms: Fully furnished, including a ¾ double bed with under-bed storage, study desk, office chair, window blinds and Smart TV
🚿 Bathrooms: Shared bathroom facilities
🍳 Kitchen: Shared kitchen and living areas with induction hob, built-in oven and fridge with ice compartment
💷 Utility bills: Included in current accommodation packages
📶 Wi-Fi: Ultra-high-speed secure Wi-Fi included
📺 TV: Smart TV provided in bedrooms, with additional Smart TVs in shared living areas
🧺 Laundry: On-site laundry facilities
📦 Parcels: Check current delivery and parcel arrangements directly with Icon Student Living before arranging deliveries
🔐 Security: Icon describes its accommodation as private, safe and secure, with 24/7 access at the St James's Street location
Icon Student Living is a relatively compact student accommodation development, with apartments arranged across two floors. Exact specifications can change, so always check the information for your particular room and apartment before buying anything.
Why Students Choose Icon Student Living
One of Icon Student Living's main attractions is its combination of private bedroom space and shared student living in central Nottingham.
You have your own furnished bedroom for sleeping, studying and relaxing, while sharing the kitchen, living space and bathroom facilities with the other students in your apartment.
Current accommodation includes many of the things students would otherwise need to organise separately, including:
- Utility bills
- Ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi
- Bedroom furniture
- Smart TV
- Heating
- Shared kitchen appliances
- On-site laundry
Its St James's Street location also puts students right in Nottingham city centre, close to shops, restaurants, entertainment and public transport.
Most importantly for move-in day, the accommodation comes furnished.
Icon Student Living provides the room.
You bring the things that make it yours.
Room Types at Icon Student Living
Icon Student Living currently offers two principal shared apartment configurations.
4-Bedroom Apartments
The first-floor accommodation is arranged as a 4-bedroom shared apartment.
Bedrooms typically include:
- ¾ double bed
- Under-bed storage
- Study desk
- Office chair
- Window blinds
- Smart TV
- Electric panel heater with individual temperature control
- Ultra-high-speed secure Wi-Fi
Residents share the kitchen, living and bathroom facilities.
This is a good option if you want your own private bedroom while still having the social experience of living with other students.
5-Bedroom Apartments
The second-floor accommodation is arranged as a 5-bedroom shared apartment.
Individual bedrooms have a similar specification, including:
- ¾ double bed with under-bed storage
- Study desk
- Office chair
- Window blinds
- Smart TV
- Electric panel heating
- Ultra-high-speed secure Wi-Fi
Kitchen, living and bathroom facilities are shared between residents.
Exact layouts and room specifications can vary.
Always check the details of your exact room before purchasing bedding, kitchen equipment or storage.
What's Usually Included?
Icon Student Living accommodation is fully furnished, reducing the amount you need to bring with you.
Current room information typically lists:
- ¾ double bed
- Under-bed storage
- Study desk
- Office chair
- Window blinds
- Smart TV
- Electric panel heater
- Ultra-high-speed secure Wi-Fi
Shared kitchen and living areas currently include items such as:
- 4-ring induction hob
- Built-in oven
- Fridge with ice compartment
- Cutlery tray/drawer storage
- Smart TV
- Furniture
This last point is important.
Don't automatically buy every kitchen appliance before checking what's already provided.
The main cooking appliances are already installed, but that doesn't necessarily mean all the crockery, cookware and smaller kitchen equipment you'll use every day will be waiting for you.
Before shopping, check whether you'll need:
- Bedding
- Pillows
- Mattress protector
- Towels
- Crockery
- Cutlery
- Cookware
- Kitchen utensils
- Food containers
- Cleaning equipment
- Laundry supplies
- Storage
- Study accessories
Also remember that Icon currently specifies a ¾ double bed. Check the exact mattress dimensions supplied for your room before purchasing fitted sheets or a mattress protector.
Community Spaces and Facilities
Icon Student Living is centred around shared apartment living rather than a large PBSA complex with numerous separate amenity areas.
Within the apartments, residents have access to shared facilities including:
- Communal kitchen
- Communal living/lounge space
- Smart TV
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- On-site laundry
The shared spaces give you somewhere to cook, eat, relax and spend time with your flatmates without having to stay in your bedroom.
Because you'll be sharing a kitchen, it's worth speaking to your flatmates early about communal kitchen items.
There isn't much point in everyone arriving with the same saucepan, chopping board and colander while nobody remembers a tin opener.
Preparing for Move-In Day
Before travelling to Nottingham, make sure you know:
- Your tenancy start date
- Your full Icon Student Living address
- Your apartment
- Your room
- Your arrival/check-in arrangements
- What's included in your bedroom
- Your exact bed size
- What kitchen equipment is already provided
- Current parcel/delivery arrangements
- How the on-site laundry operates
Icon Student Living is located at:
13A St James's Street
Nottingham
NG1 6FH
Before shopping, pay particular attention to the kitchen inventory and your mattress dimensions.
Icon already provides major kitchen appliances, so checking first means you'll arrive with the things you actually need rather than spending money on equipment that's already waiting for you.
Living at Icon Student Living
With the major furniture, bills and internet already organised, getting settled should be relatively straightforward.
Because Icon is shared accommodation, agree early on how you and your flatmates will manage:
- Cupboard space
- Fridge/freezer space
- Cleaning
- Shared cookware
- Household supplies
- Bins and recycling
- Bathroom cleaning
You may decide to keep crockery and cookware completely separate or agree to share some larger items.
Your bedroom already provides a study desk and office chair, making it easy to create a dedicated study area.
Having under-bed storage is useful too, particularly when you're trying to make the most of your bedroom space.
Parcel Deliveries and Maintenance
Before arranging deliveries to Icon Student Living, check the current parcel procedure directly with the accommodation team.
When arranging a courier delivery, you would normally need:
Your full name
Your complete Icon Student Living address
Your room/apartment details where required
Don't assume that parcels can be accepted or securely stored on your behalf if you're not there to receive them.
This is particularly important if you're thinking about ordering bedding, kitchen equipment or other move-in essentials to arrive before you do.
Don't arrange a pre-arrival delivery unless Icon Student Living has confirmed that it can be accepted and stored.
If something in your accommodation needs attention, follow the maintenance/reporting procedure supplied by Icon rather than attempting significant repairs yourself.
Laundry at Icon Student Living
Icon Student Living advertises on-site laundry facilities, so you won't need to find a laundrette or bring your own washing equipment.
Before moving in, check the current payment and operating arrangements for the machines, as these can change.
It's useful to bring:
- Laundry basket or bag
- Laundry detergent, where required
- Stain remover
- Clothes airer, if permitted and useful in your room
You don't need to bring your own washing machine or tumble dryer.
Sharing a Kitchen at Icon Student Living
Both the 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom Icon apartments use shared kitchen and living facilities.
Some kitchen items make sense to own personally:
- Plate
- Bowl
- Mug
- Glass
- Cutlery
- Food containers
- Tea towels
Others can potentially be shared between flatmates:
- Saucepans
- Frying pans
- Chopping boards
- Cooking utensils
- Colander
- Baking trays
- Cleaning equipment
If you can contact your flatmates before move-in, create a group chat and decide who's bringing what.
Icon already provides major kitchen equipment including an induction hob, built-in oven and fridge, so don't buy large appliances without checking what's actually needed and what's permitted.
What Should You Buy Before You Move In?
Icon Student Living provides the major furniture and facilities, but you'll still need your personal everyday essentials.
Bedroom Essentials
Consider:
- Duvet
- Duvet cover
- Fitted sheets
- Pillows
- Pillowcases
- Mattress protector
- Clothes hangers
- Storage baskets
- Comfortable room accessories
Check your exact mattress dimensions before ordering bedding, particularly because Icon currently describes its beds as ¾ doubles.
Kitchen Essentials
Your main kitchen appliances are already provided, so concentrate on the everyday things you'll actually use.
Consider:
- Saucepans
- Frying pan
- Plates and bowls
- Mugs and glasses
- Cutlery
- Chopping board
- Cooking utensils
- Food containers
- Tea towels
- Washing-up supplies
Check the apartment inventory first and coordinate with your flatmates so you don't all buy the same shared equipment.
Bathroom Essentials
As Icon uses shared bathroom facilities, you'll need your own everyday bathroom items.
Consider:
- Bath towels
- Hand towels
- Toiletries
- Shower caddy or organiser
- Wash bag
- Shower footwear, if preferred
- Bathroom storage where appropriate
- Cleaning products
A portable shower caddy can be particularly useful when you're sharing bathroom facilities with several flatmates.
Study Essentials
Your room already includes a desk and office chair, so concentrate on making the space practical.
Consider:
- Desk organiser
- Laptop stand
- Headphones
- Charging cables
- Cable management
- Desk lighting
- Extension lead, where permitted
Helpful Student Guides
Continue preparing for your move with:
- UK University Packing Checklist
- University Move-In Checklist
- Bedroom Essentials Guide
- Kitchen Essentials Guide
- Bathroom Essentials Guide
- UK University Move-In Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Icon Student Living?
Icon Student Living is at 13A St James's Street, Nottingham, NG1 6FH, in Nottingham city centre.
It is particularly close to Nottingham Trent University's City Campus, while the University of Nottingham can be reached using Nottingham's public transport network.
What room types does Icon Student Living offer?
Icon currently advertises bedrooms within 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom shared apartments.
Residents have their own private bedroom and share the kitchen, living and bathroom facilities with their flatmates.
Is Icon Student Living accommodation furnished?
Yes. Current accommodation information lists furnishings including a ¾ double bed with under-bed storage, study desk, office chair, window blinds and Smart TV.
Are bills included at Icon Student Living?
Yes. Icon currently advertises its accommodation on an all-bills-inclusive basis, with high-speed Wi-Fi also included.
Do rooms have their own bathroom?
Icon's current 4- and 5-bedroom accommodation is based around shared facilities rather than private en-suite bathrooms.
Check the exact layout of your apartment when booking so you know which bathroom facilities you'll be sharing.
Do I need to bring kitchen equipment?
You'll need some of it, but don't buy everything before checking your inventory.
Icon's shared kitchens currently include major equipment such as a 4-ring induction hob, built-in oven and fridge with ice compartment.
You'll still potentially need everyday items such as plates, bowls, mugs, glasses, cutlery, pans, cooking utensils and food containers.
Coordinate with your flatmates before buying larger shared items.
Can I receive courier deliveries at Icon Student Living?
Check Icon's current parcel and courier arrangements before ordering.
When ordering after you've moved in, make sure you use your full name, accommodation address and any room or apartment information Icon tells you to include.
Can I have a parcel delivered before I move in?
Don't assume that a parcel can be accepted before your tenancy or check-in begins.
Contact Icon Student Living first and obtain confirmation before arranging a pre-arrival delivery.
Is there laundry at Icon Student Living?
Yes. Icon currently advertises on-site laundry facilities.
Check the current operating and payment arrangements when you move in.
Does Icon Student Living have shared social space?
Yes. Its accommodation includes communal kitchen and lounge/living areas, giving residents shared space for cooking, eating and spending time together.
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Moving into student accommodation is much easier when you know what's already waiting for you — and what you still need to bring.
Loomz specialises in practical essentials for UK university accommodation, helping students prepare their bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and study spaces without buying things they don't need.
Whether you're moving into an Icon Student Living 4-bedroom or 5-bedroom apartment, we're here to help make your new place in Nottingham feel like home.
Ready to Move into Icon Student Living?
Icon Student Living already provides many of the big things you'll need, including your furniture, Wi-Fi, heating, major kitchen appliances and shared living facilities.
That means you can concentrate on the things that make student accommodation your own: bedding, towels, bathroom essentials, kitchenware, storage and study accessories.
Check your exact room specification, coordinate with your flatmates before buying shared kitchen equipment, and get organised before move-in day.
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