Residential Flat Shares

Looking for affordable accommodation and community life in Central London?

At Hinde Street Methodist Church there is a long tradition of serving young people who are moving to London either for work or study. We recognise the joys and challenges that moving to London can bring and part of our mission is to offer people aged 21-35 years a place to call home in our residential flats.

The vision is to offer young people a safe home where they can participate in Christian community and become part of our church family. Each member of the community is asked to support each other in their spiritual journeys and encourage each other in their involvement in the life of the church. Church participation, eating together and offering their gifts and talents to the wider church mission is an essential expression of being a residential community member.

Vacancies:

There is currently one vacancy at 19 Thayer Street, Marylebone, W1U 2QH. This is a single room in a five-person flat, available at £771/month plus bills (see photos below). The room is part of a welcoming five-bedroom shared house next to the Church, and living there is an opportunity for Christians in their 20s and 30s to live close to our wider church community and take an active part in it.

If you can see yourself becoming our next residential community member, please email us at: office@hindestreet.org.uk in the first instance to express your interest and receive further information on the community and the application process. We look forward to hearing from you.

19 Thayer Street Sitting Room
19 Thayer Street Kitchen
19 Thayer Street Bedroom

“No matter how big London may feel, or how fast and busy work may feel, I know that each week there is a dedicated social time to come together as a house and share food and stories. I have personally found the weekly community meals reassuring with community members offering support and love as we reflect on the stresses and joys in our lives. One of my favourite things in the house is after the meals when we move from the dining table to the sofas for tea and cake. Often the chat descends into random childhood stories, what’s been good on TV or just random observations of London – it’s these moments that the house is not just strangers living in separate rooms, but a community who share a home.” – Sam

“I’ve really appreciated how the community really feels like a home and everyone’s committed to living together. It’s not just a bunch of people all living under the same roof and tolerating each other, there’s the socialising together and feeling connected to other people, which can be hard to come by in London. I’ve definitely made friends here, including with community alumni who still keep in touch. One of the highlights of being part of Hinde Street is how friendly and down-to-Earth people are.” – Ceri

“Coming from a small city outside of England, starting a new job on your own can be daunting. Hinde Street not only gave me accommodation in a wonderful area, it more importantly provided me with a home! Willing and helpful housemates, a welcoming church congregation, as well as pastoral support gives Hinde Street a small town community feel that has made my transition to a new area seamless!” – Rhys

In applying, you make a commitment to:
  • Share community life with your flatmates and the congregation
  • Be involved in the worshipping life of our active and busy church
  • Help out with the voluntary work of the church or in our outreach project with homeless and marginalised people

In return, we offer:
  • A warm, inclusive and thoughtful church family
  • Fully furnished single rooms in a well-appointed flat with Wi-Fi, washing machine, dishwasher, lounge with TV
  • Subsidised rent
Hinde Street is an inclusive and affirming church. Read more about what this means for us and our values here.