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I had a miserable time living here in first year. The property is made to look like something out of a 70s hospital ward and it was so overpriced for what i was getting.
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Most helpful review
I had a miserable time living here in first year. The property is made to look like something out of a 70s hospital ward and it was so overpriced for what i was getting.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Oakley Court Information
| Telephone | +44 (0)121 512 2158 |
| Postcode | B15 2QW |
| Top tip | Oakley Court comprises 21 individual purpose-built flats set around an attractive landscaped courtyard and accommodates 213 students. Visit the website to find out more! |
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This property offers duplex, self-catered, courtyard, dining/kitchen area & car parking (limited availability). Discover more!
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
Features
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Recreational Facilities
- Outdoor Area
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Transport
- Car Parking For Additional Fee
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Oakley Court is near Prichatts Bar, the village's social hub, shops, cafes & restaurants.
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston campus9 mins2 mins9 mins0.4 mi
Oakley Court Biography
The largest residence at Pritchatts Park Village, Oakley Court is the perfect place to socialise and meet new people. Set around an attractive landscaped courtyard, it’s home to duplex and shared-bathroom rooms, and is a two-minute walk from the village’s amenities. These include a laundrette, games room, social spaces, and 24/7 reception.
Every flat is self-catered, but, if you don’t want to cook for yourself every day, you can upgrade to Student Living Plus, University of Birmingham’s catered accommodation package. You’ll share your kitchen and dining space with between four to 12 flatmates, as well as your bathroom. If you opt for a duplex room, you will only share your bathroom with one other student.
Whatever room type you choose, you will have a well-equipped room to call your own, comprising a bed, study desk and chair, plus plenty of storage. All you need to add are your own personal touches to make it feel like home.
Visit the website to find out more.
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Is a duplex room one with two people in one bedroom?
By member646190 On 29th February 20
No, two bedrooms one bathroom
By member448459 On 19th May 20
What's the layout of the room like? How do the two people access the bathroom is it connected to the two bedrooms or is it separate to the bedrooms?
By member850500 On 15th August 20
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Is flat 13 on the ground floor please
By member541665 On 20th August 19
im in flat 13 this year I was wondering the same
By member850500 On 15th August 20
It is!
By member651165 On 16th September 20
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A bit confused about the Duplex units. I understand that 2 people share 1 bathroom, but will there be more than 1 unit to a flat? I’m concerned that I’ll be living with only 1 person!
By member941485 On 15th August 19
Nah pretty sures its not gonna be. Bc I'm in flat 15 with two other people with duplex in flat 15- so theres at least 2 duplex rooms per flat X
By member641576 On 18th August 19
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Do you share a bathroom with one person or more?
By member1028947 On 3rd December 17
It depends on the room. Single bedrooms share with multiple people, but the duplex rooms share with just one.
By member1330510 On 23rd February 18
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All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
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I had a miserable time living here in first year. The property is made to look like something out of a 70s hospital ward and it was so overpriced for what i was getting.
Was a fresher in 13/14 so it's going back a bit now, but I loved Oakley. As people have said a flat of twelve people can be a bit intimidating at first, but I was good friends with all my flatmates after the first couple of weeks, and it means there's always someone around to chat to. The kitchens are big and have enough cupboards/fridges/ovens for multiple people to cook at once. We did a really nice Xmas meal in first term, all 12 of us in the kitchen and cooking at once. Also good for inviting lots of friends round for pres. It's closer to campus and the Uni train station than the Vale, and is close to Harborne/Selly for shopping. The laundry room in Pritchatts is also like, a minute's walk away at most. We used to go into the Pritchatts house bar in the evenings - from what I gather that's changed a bit now but stil looks good. It's a great way to meet other people in Pritchatts Park! TLDR; I really enjoyed my time there, management and RAs were decent, I'd recommend.
Massive modern kitchens, decent bathrooms, nice rooms with big desks, beaut little courtyard outside which is lovely in the summer, set in a nice wooded area, close to campus and the sport pitches.
Oakley Court made first year the best. 13 people in a flat can sound intimidating and too busy but it means there's always people around and it has a great vibe/social life that you can pick and choose to be part of. The kitchen is so spacious and clean/functions very well & the rooms are pleasant and a decent enough size. Was worried at first because I wasn't on the vale but Oakley is better value for money and I never felt like I missed out on anything. It's very nice and green and close to the uni, you won't want to leave at the end of first year.
Absolutely loved staying here! I have had an amazing flat and everyone has been so sociable! The kitchens a re so spacious and are a great place to spend time together and host pres! It is a good walking distance from the university as well and definitely underrated! Would thoroughly recommend!
Good accommodation but don't choose it if you don't like noise. The kitchens are really nice. In fact, so nice that everyone wants to stay there all day and socialise. This is fine if you're social but if you're like me and have a lot of work to do it gets really noisy especially if you have the pleasure of getting the room right next to the kitchen. With around 8 to 13 people in each flat it gets very noisy so keep that in mind. I'm moving for this very reason. The rooms themselves are OK. I have enough space for everything but they do get very warm even with the heating turned off. The duplex bathroom I have is good apart from the shower, which is cramped and has very low water pressure. Maintenance is bad. It'll take weeks for them to come fix your door, shower or oven. The cleaning service is good though.
Such a little gem! Definitely the best kitchen in any accommodation. Has lovely large flats which make for social flatmates! Leo’s bar is super close and cheap. Maintenance could be better but overall so so so worth it. The vale is far overrated in comparison to this
Oakley Court has great kitchens. The rooms aren't state of the art, but the included cleaning service is a bonus. Halfway between campus and the Vale. Socially, the Vale beats Pritchatt's hands down though.
Large kitchens, beautiful area, nearest halls to campus except for maybe Victoria Halls or Jarret.
Great room and communal area size however there are faults with certain utilities in our flat (i.e. The shower pressure is not so great and one of the toilets has low water pressure too). The location is fantastic as you are 10 minutes away from Harborne, 20 from Selly Oak and less than 10 from the Campus. Great if you are a med student as you can get to the med school in about 7 minutes. However keep in mind that you are likely to live with 12/13 people. This means at times it will be noisy and the kitchen will look like a dumpster, but you will also have the most amazing pre-drinks and 11 people to talk to.
The kitchens are great, large with good equipment and perfect for having friends over or for large pres. Close to uni (closer than the vale) it's about a 15-20 minute walk (to the poynting physics building anyway). In my experience there wasn't much socialising between flats, although the flats are large enough that there wasn't really much need for that anyway. The only problem was that our oven kept breaking, and we had a broken ironing board that only got replaced at the end of the second term, maintenance weren't the best, although that seems to be a thing over all the halls and everything got fixed in the end.
Defiantly the best halls at UoB. Feel very homely and really sociable.