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3.36 / 5
0.1 mi from University of Worcester - St John's Campus View map
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Wifi.is a bit s*** but other that that its pretty good

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By member646755
On 13th March 20
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Wifi.is a bit s*** but other that that its pretty good

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By member646755
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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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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member973723 On 28th November 22 verified Verified student

My experience in the Standard Plus accommodation was good, the room was a decent size but I think slightly pricey in comparison to other universities. However, during covid-19 in 2020, the university allowed the students to break the accommodation contract early by moving out, so we could shelter at home and save money. This was such a relief.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member646755 On 13th March 20 verified Verified student

Wifi.is a bit s*** but other that that its pretty good

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member440252 On 9th July 19 verified Verified student

This hall desperately needs updating. Close to campus and a short walk from town, but this doesn’t make up for the poor quality of the kitchen and living area.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1033492 On 19th August 18 verified Verified student

Great, funny, clean, amazing staff and brilliant location

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member815129 On 29th August 15 verified Verified student

amazing value for money, close to other hall buildings, social is fantastic, keep it clean

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Student Review: 4 /5
By Weasle94 On 27th April 15 verified Verified student

Good living area and facilities at price

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member107613 On 26th April 15 verified Verified student

Antisocial and not worth the money - expensive for low standards v non-uni accommodation

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member77606 On 26th April 15 verified Verified student

This was the best year of my life! We have all become like one big massive family: everyone knows each other and our doors are always open. We all do things together every night even if it is a movie night in flat 6 or pre drinks in flat 1. I would never have picked anywhere else.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member117590 On 26th April 15 verified Verified student

Best year of my life, great people and great living space. Berrow has to be the best hall on all of campus

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member87557 On 26th April 15 verified Verified student

Decent hall, good furnishing and not bad if you make friends with all the other flats inside the hall. probably needs a refurbish soon but i would recommend to any new freshers.

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Student Review: 1.8 /5
By member77512 On 26th April 15 verified Verified student

On top of being too expensive for what it really is (flats with individual rooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen with one small fridge for 6 people), my social experience was horrible, people drinking every night, coming back at 3 or 4 in the AM pounding at my door for no reason and left the corridor and communal areas in horrifying conditions, splattered apples thrown against the wall and alcohol and vomit sticking to the floor. Thanks University of Worcester, for my "home away from home".

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Student Review: 1.8 /5
By member107492 On 26th April 15 verified Verified student

I guess it would be good if I liked the people I live with...

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member47455 On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

Amazing! Great people great place! The rooms were good! Cleaner was terrible though!

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member127405 On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

Feel like I should have saved money and gone with the standard not that much difference in quality and seems like a more social bunch living in the standard rather than standard plus!

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member67393 On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

It would have been more worth the money is the cleaners bothered to actually do something like they're payed to. But the hall was great for socials

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member77372 On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

Good social experience, better value for money than other buildings.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member87364 On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

Colour of feature walls in common room and bedrooms is a questionable bright orange! The cleaner does very little, sometimes nothing.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member77363 On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

bold orange walls but really good location, and pretty good overall. Cleaner doesn't do much.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By kim_jong_ginge On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

It's alright, one of the better standard plus halls, most recently renovated

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Student Review: 3.5 /5
By member97334 On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

A fine hall, but everything kept breaking. Once the oven broke over the weekend and no one would come out at the weekend, then the shower flooded and security blamed it on us and said we had to deal with it but the maintenance men then told us we should have left it alone! An ok hall, had a good time there overall.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member117318 On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

I have lived here with 20 other people from my course in 4 flats, we have a reputation for fun go-ers and everyone on campus knows Abberley as the best halls out there

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Student Review: 3.5 /5
By member77216 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Not the best facilities - better than traditional though. Things are fixed / repaired quickly and met some amazing people who make up for all the bad things.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member127213 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

2 bathrooms between 6 people which was great to spilt boys and girls. Good sized kitchen with lots of fridge and freezer space. Great social life with 3 other flats of 6. Not too big yet enough people to become friends with

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member107198 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Lovely place to live, room size is good

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member127166 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

It's very expensive for not much, unlimited bills, yes. But it doesn't justify the price of it however the experience was fantastic. I wouldn't change that. Although the common room could have been more like a living room

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Student Review: 2.8 /5
By CourteousHerbivore95 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Could be better, could be worse.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member47094 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Good location with a "homey" feel.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member57083 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Best halls ever to live in, the sink in your room gets very handy

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By LaurieSharrock16 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

I had a really special experience in Malvern. We were all very close as a block of flats and it was a great hall to live in. while I was in first year I went to other halls to see other friends and I always still loved Malvern Halls, even more than the most expensive accommodation !

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Student Review: 2 /5
By member67043 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Noisy, antisocial, frat house. Faulty window frames. Mice in the communal area. Little to no cleaning.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By Rbf93 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Good sized rooms and comfy beds. Needed some decorating and upkeep around the showers and window sills. Good sized kitchen and living room area.

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Student Review: 2.5 /5
By member96973 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

It is a really noisy hall, you can hear everything trough the walls, the rooms are small, the internet goes at 3mbs at best, the alarm sounded every Tuesday morning, it smell like beer and pee, (probably because of students) the beds were uncomfortable, and you for the price 111£ a week at the time, (I think they have raise it now) it's really low value what you get, you can get better houses just outside campus for 80£ with much better internet, much better beds, less noise, larger rooms, and no beer smell and no f****** alarms.

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