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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include standard accommodation for students of UCL.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Ifor Evans Site is located just off Camden Road (A503), which links Holloway (and the A1) to Camden and Regents Park.
    • Parking spaces in the area can be difficult to find. Normal Blue Badge restrictions apply. There are no car parks in the immediate area.
  • By Bus View
    • The Murrray Street Bus Stops on Camden Road are outside the entrance to the Ifor Evans Site, and are served by routes 29, 253, N29, N253 and N279.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest station is Kentish Town, served by Thameslink trains. King's Cross and St Pancras International Stations are located approximately a mile to the south of the Ifor Evans Site. From Bus Stop T outside both stations, take the 214 bus towards Highgate Village. Alight at Camden High Street Stop E. At Camden High Street Stop J, approximately 30 metres further along Camden High Street, take 29 bus towards Wood Green. Alight at the Murray Street stop on Camden Road.
  • By Underground View
    • Camden Road Station, on the London Overground line, is approximately 300 metres along Camden Road to the south west of the Ifor Evans Site. From the Camden Road Station Bus Stop G take Bus 29 or 253 to the Murray Street Bus Stop. Camden Town Underground Station is a further 500 metres only Camden Road. Bus 29 or 253 can be caught from Camden Town Bus Stop Y, approximately 100 metres south of the station. Camden Town is on the Northern line.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Outside Access (A/B G-3 Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
    • The intercom is at a height of 140cm.
    • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
    • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar entrance to the right to access the C/D flats.

Outside Access (A/B Basement Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you face the building.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
    • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on the left going up.
    • The width of the ramp is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 8 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium.
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • The steps are shown in photograph 3.
    • The ramp is shown in photographs 4 and 5.
    • There is a similar entrance to the right to access C/D flats (as shown in photograph 6).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Accommodation

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
    • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
    • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
    • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
    • Rooms are located on the ground floor and lower ground floor.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Comments View
    • This building only has standard accommodation with shared bathroom facilities.

Accessible Toilet.

Emergency Egress for Building