Canley and Tile Hill

About the area
Canley
Within walking distance from the university, this residential area offers students a mix of student homes and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSAs) to live in.
One of the standout features of Canley is the proximity to campus, with many students choosing to walk or cycle to lectures. The nearby Cannon Park Shopping Centre (a 5-10 minute walk from campus) offers convenience with major and independent chain stores, making it easy to manage your day-to-day essentials. Canley is well-suited for students who would like the independence of living off-campus whilst still staying firmly connected to campus life.
Tile Hill
Tile Hill, a residential area adjacent to Canley, offers students a suburban lifestyle. The area has a mix of student homes, ideal for those seeking a quieter place to live while still being close to campus.
Tile Hill also has parks and green spaces, making it great for walks and outdoor activities. It also offers convenient access to local shops and amenities for everyday needs.
This is information suggested by students, or from published guides and maps. The purpose of this guide is to be indicative of what is available in the area. We do not advocate for or against visiting one location over another and we would recommend checking the suitability of any venues or locations before visiting.
Rental Prices
As of 21/01/2025 the average rent prices (from Warwick Studentpad, based on 1,460 rooms) per person was:
Average (incl. utilities*) | Average (excl. utilities) | Min | Max | |
Per Week | £163.37 | £173.38 | £92.31 | £541 |
Per Month | £707.87 | £525.91 | £400 | £895 |
*includes utilities means contracts that include in the price not just the rent but also: gas, water and electricity.
Transport links

Train
Canley Railway Station and Tile Hill Railway Station are the main train transport links in the area. They run frequent trains to:
Canley:
- London (1-2 hours)
- Coventry (3-5 minutes)
- Tile Hill (2 minutes)
- Birmingham (25-30 minutes)
Tile Hill:
- London (1-2 hours)
- Coventry (5-7 minutes)
- Canley (2 minutes)
- Birmingham (20-25 minutes)

Bus
National Express regularly runs buses to get you around the Canley and Tile Hill area.
- 11 National Express.
- For bus transport links around Canley to campus and Coventry City Centre as well as Kenilworth and Leamington.
- 18 or 18A National Express.
- For bus transport links around Canley to Coventry City Centre.
- 6 or 6A National Express.
- For bus transport links around Tile Hill to Coventry City Centre.
- 14 National Express.
- For bus transport links around Tile Hill to Coventry City Centre.
- 2 or 2A National Express
- For bus transport links around Tile Hill Station and Coventry City Centre.
To learn more about bus, train, cycling and other transport links around the Canley and Tile Hill area in more detail, visit the University's Mode of Travel page.
Your guide to living in Canley and Tile Hill
There are endless things to do and explore in Canley and Tile Hill. We've compiled a few things to help you get started, check them out below.
This is information suggested by students, or from published guides and maps. The purpose of this guide is to be indicative of what is available in the area. We do not advocate for or against visiting one location over another and we would recommend checking the suitability of any venues or locations before visiting.
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There are currently no additional student guides to living in Canley. Please check out our Coventry pages for other guides.
Safety in Canley and Tile Hill
For comprehensive information and advice about safety off campus, visit our safety and support off-campus page for further details.