The Cube is a Cloud Student Homes-operated hall at 87 Bradshawgate, Bolton BL1 1QD, right in the heart of Bolton town center and about a 14-minute walk from the University of Bolton. It offers five room types spanning en-suite rooms in shared flats through to self-contained studios, with all-inclusive bills, an on-site gym, and a 24-hour concierge. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture, and who The Cube suits.
The Cube Bolton
| Item | Details |
| Address | 87 Bradshawgate, Bolton BL1 1QD |
| Operator | Cloud Student Homes |
| Room types | Classic En-Suite, Premier En-Suite, Classic Studio, Premier Studio, Deluxe Studio |
| Walk to University of Bolton | About 14 minutes |
| Distance to Bolton Interchange and railway station | About 6 minutes on foot |
| Bills | All-inclusive (electricity, heating, water, Wi-Fi) |
The rooms and prices
The Cube runs five room types, and the names tell you most of what you need to know. Classic and Premier En-suite rooms give you a private bedroom and bathroom with a shared kitchen for the flat, a social, budget-friendly option where you'll meet flatmates by default. Classic, Premier, and Deluxe Studios are fully self-contained with a double bed, private bathroom, study space, and your own kitchenette, so there's no negotiating fridge space with flatmates, and they suit postgrads, couples, or anyone who studies late and values quiet. Every room comes furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, under-bed storage, and central heating. Rent is all-inclusive, covering electricity, heating, water, and Wi-Fi. For 2025/26, rooms generally started at around £140 per week for an en-suite and climbed to roughly £160 to £165 per week for a premier studio, with tenancy lengths running about 46 to 51 weeks depending on the room, so confirm current 2026/27 rates before booking. Studios can be booked for dual occupancy for an extra weekly fee, and The Cube runs a guarantor waiver scheme through Leap, so international students without a UK guarantor can still book.
Location and getting around
The Cube's Bradshawgate address puts you in the part of Bolton where things happen, with Bolton Interchange and the railway station about six minutes away on foot, arguably the building's strongest selling point. Trains to Manchester Victoria take around twenty minutes, which is why The Cube also works for students at the University of Salford or the Manchester universities who want lower rent than the city center charges. The University of Bolton campus is roughly a fourteen-minute walk, so Bolton students can leave for a nine o'clock lecture without setting three alarms, and buses run frequently from the interchange if you'd rather not walk in the rain. Bolton town center is compact, so almost everything sits within a ten-minute walk: supermarkets, the market, banks, the gym, takeaways, and the station. My tip: for first-years who don't want to deal with buses every morning, that central simplicity is worth a lot, and it's genuinely one of the cheaper places to study in Greater Manchester while still being connected to it.
Amenities
- On-site gym
- 24-hour concierge
- Communal spaces
- Fast broadband throughout
- Secure access
- Guarantor waiver scheme for international students (via Leap)
The honest picture
The Cube's strengths are a genuinely central location with the station, shops, and food all within a short walk; lower rent than Manchester city center with all bills included; and a strong review average of 4.2 out of 5 for value and management. The honest counterpoint: the town-center setting near bars means some weekend noise depending on your room; Bolton itself is quieter than Manchester, so students chasing heavy nightlife may end up commuting out often; and studios are noticeably pricier than en-suites. If you study in Manchester or Salford rather than Bolton, you're also paying in train time and fares every day. As always, confirm your specific room type and current price before booking, and double-check the exact entrance and contact details since address formatting varies slightly across listing sites.
Who The Cube Bolton suits
Strong fit: Bolton students who want a short, easy walk to campus and a central town center base; Manchester or Salford-area students who want noticeably lower rent and are happy with a 20-minute train commute; international students who need a guarantor waiver option.
Weaker fit: students who want to be right in Manchester's nightlife scene rather than a quieter town center; those who want studio-level privacy at en-suite-level pricing.
For other options, browse student accommodation in Manchester and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
FAQs
Where is The Cube in Bolton located?
The Cube is at 87 Bradshawgate, Bolton BL1 1QD, in the town center. It's about a 14-minute walk to the University of Bolton and roughly 6 minutes from Bolton's railway station and interchange.
How much does The Cube, Bolton, cost?
For 2025/26, rooms started at around £140 per week for en-suites and reached roughly £160 to £165 for premier studios, with bills included. Confirm current 2026/27 rates before booking.
What room types does The Cube offer?
Five: Classic En-Suite, Premier En-Suite, Classic Studio, Premier Studio, and Deluxe Studio. En-suites share a flat kitchen, while studios are fully self-contained with a private kitchenette.
Is The Cube in Bolton good? What do reviews say?
It holds 4.2 out of 5 from 53 verified student reviews on StudentCrowd, with location, value, and management rated well.
Are bills included at The Cube?
Yes. Electricity, heating, water, and Wi-Fi are included in the weekly rent.
Can international students book without a UK guarantor?
Yes, The Cube offers a guarantor waiver through Leap for eligible students.
