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GUIDE TO
HOUSING
2019/20
Guide to Housing 2019/20
Guide to Housing 2019/20
WELCOME
At the University of Winchester we understand that
where you live is an important factor in deciding where to
study, and our aim is to help you through the process of
securing good quality housing for the duration of your
course, by offering University managed and approved
nominated accommodation and providing information
and advice on accommodation with us and in the
Winchester Community.
In this brochure we set out the options available to you to
help you decide what might be right for you, not just for
your first year but for the duration of your study.
Quality Assurance
The University is signed up to ‘The Student
Accommodation Code’, a code promoting best practice
management of residential accommodation. In ensuring
our adherence to the code, we choose to go beyond the
standard legal obligations in the provision of our
accommodation. For more information about the code
please visit:
www.thesac.org.uk
For properties off campus in the Private Sector, any
accommodation managed or advertised by the
University is accredited by the Winchester City Council
Shared Housing Accreditation Scheme. This means that
these properties meet a set of standards and have been
inspected by a qualified Environmental Health Officer. For
more information about the scheme please visit:
www.winchester.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/
winchestershared-housing-accreditation-scheme
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OUR GUARANTEES
The University guarantees a room in University Managed choice University and apply for accommodation by 31st
accommodation (on and off campus) or in approved May 2019.
nominated University Partner accommodation, to all first
Accommodation is normally available for Channel Island
year full-time undergraduate students who hold
students beyond their first year of study, subject to
Winchester as their firm first choice University (via UCAS)
availability and students reapplying for accommodation
and apply for accommodation by published guarantee
in each subsequent year by the deadlines published at:
dates (advised below). Please note that our guarantee of
www.winchester.ac.uk/housing
accommodation is for a room, rather than a specific type
of room. Please note that applications for Students with additional requirements
accommodation normally open in December, with the
We guarantee students with disabilities, who provide
exact date published on our webpages at:
evidence of medical needs, accommodation (subject to
www.winchester.ac.uk/housing
availability of suitable rooms) for the duration of their
UK and EU fee paying full-time first year course. Applications must be received by 31st May in
undergraduate students their year of entry and then in each subsequent year by
the deadlines published at:
We guarantee a room in University Managed
www.winchester.ac.uk/housing
accommodation (on and off campus) or in approved
nominated University Partner accommodation to For those with multiple or complex needs, we strongly
full-time UK and EU first year undergraduates for their recommend that you contact the Disabilities and
first year of study, provided they hold Winchester as their Learning Diversity Team in Student Services (+44 (0) 1962
firm first choice University and apply for accommodation 827341) and also Student Housing Services as early as
by 31st May 2019. possible to discuss your needs.
International fee paying (non-EU countries) We will do our best to accommodate late applicants but
full-time students cannot guarantee a room or a particular type of room if
We guarantee a room in University Managed applications are made after the published deadline
accommodation (on and off campus) or in approved dates.
nominated University Partner accommodation to If you are unsure whether information regarding
full-time International (non-EU) students for their first year additional requirements is relevant to you, please contact
of study, provided they hold Winchester as their firm first Student Housing Services.
choice University and apply for accommodation by 31st
August 2019.
Accommodation is normally available for International
students beyond their first year of study, subject to
availability and students reapplying for accommodation
in each subsequent year by the deadlines published at:
www.winchester.ac.uk/housing
Channel Islands students
We guarantee a room in University Managed
accommodation (on and off campus) or in approved
nominated University Partner accommodation to
full-time Channel Islands students for their first year of
study, provided they hold Winchester as their firm first
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Postgraduate students Insurance and Clearing full-time first year
There will be some accommodation available for undergraduate students
postgraduate students. Rooms are allocated on a first We run a Housing Waiting List for any full time first year
applied, first allocated basis. We aim to house applicants who go firm with the University after the
postgraduate students together in mature areas (over 24 Housing guarantee deadline date, and will always
years of age) however this is dependent on the number endeavour to offer a room in University Managed
of applications and the accommodation available. accommodation (on and off campus) or in approved
nominated University Partner accommodation to these
Please note our Allocation policy in relation to the
students. Whilst accommodation cannot be guaranteed,
possibility of being housed amongst Undergraduate
it may be possible to arrange alternative or additional
students (predominantly 18 year olds) and also our
accommodation and we will also provide information and
Private Sector housing advice.
advice to help you secure accommodation in the Private
Couples and Students with families Sector.
There are a small number of one and two bedroom
self-contained self-catered Flats within our
accommodation portfolio and these are situated within
our vibrant student villages. Students who fulfil the
guarantee criteria in any of the previous student study
types above and have a child children or are a couple,
can apply for one of these. Please see more information
in our Allocation policy further on in this brochure.
Part-time students
We’re sorry that we can’t accommodate Part-time
students. You will need to secure accommodation in the
Private Sector and Student Housing Services will be
pleased to provide information and advice to assist you.
Please see the off campus information further on in this
brochure.
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HOW TO APPLY AND ALLOCATION POLICY
Full-time students who have selected Winchester as Accommodation offers are sent by email during the
their firm first choice University and intend to start study summer months until the start of the academic year in
in September 2019 will be able to apply for September. The offer email will give you details of how to
accommodation from December 2018. The exact date accept or decline the offer via the online system you
will be posted on our webpages: used to make the application.
www.winchester.ac.uk/housing
International applicants
To make an application you should go to the University International students are included in the ‘first applied,
homepage and search for ‘Accommodation’. first allocated’ process and we endeavour to house
students throughout our entire portfolio of
These pages have information on the accommodation
accommodation.
available and the link to the online application system.
Advice and information is provided on each page of the Additional Requirement applicants
application and the Student Housing Services team are Allocation of rooms may be based on needs as much as
on hand to answer any queries or solve any problems preference choices, and is subject to availability of
with this process. suitable rooms. Evidence of medical needs is required
and you will need to discuss them with both the Student
When making an application for accommodation the
Housing Services team and the Learning Diversity Team
student has the chance to list their preference choices in
in Student Services (+ 44 (0) 1962 827341).
order of which accommodation they would most like to
secure. We encourage all students to apply as early as Mature applicants
possible to have the best chance of securing a We endeavour to assign accommodation areas across
preference choice. We allocate on a ‘first applied, first our entire portfolio to mature applicants and allocate
allocated basis’ in date order and we aim to offer these students together. We consider mature applicants
students their preference choices. However, if a student’s to be 24years of age or above. Please note that once the
preference choice isn’t available even where they apply accommodation areas for mature students are full, we
by the deadline date, there is the possibility of being offer the next available room which may be with
offered the next available room type which can include residents aged 18 years or above.
our off campus accommodation, accommodation with
Postgraduate applicants
shared bathroom facilities and accommodation which is
There will be a proportion of accommodation across our
older and a lower cost when compared to our more
entire portfolio for Postgraduate applicants and we will
recent developments such as Burma Road Student
endeavour to allocate students together in the mature
Village for example.
areas (over 24yrs). Please note that once these rooms are
Most of our accommodation is mixed-sex but you can full we may not be able to accommodate you and will
request to live in a single-sex flat. This means that you provide information and advice to help you secure
would share a flat with only male or female students. accommodation in the Private Sector.
We have a small number of single-sex flats in both
Self-contained Flats (for families or couples)
standard and en suite accommodation. In these flats,
Students within this category can apply for a Flat at point
residents are not permitted to have visitors of the
of application as there is a Flat option in the online
opposite sex between 10pm and 10am. Although we
system. This then means you don’t have other preference
cannot guarantee a room in single-sex accommodation,
choices. We will normally allocate to families first then
you will have the option to request a single-sex flat
couples and apply the ‘first applied first allocated
when you make your preference choices during your
approach where possible. We do apply a level of
online application and we will always do our best to
needs-based assessment to these applications and all
offer it.
allocations are subject to availability of a suitable Flat.
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OPTIONS FOR HOUSING IN YOUR FIRST YEAR
There are a number of options for housing for your first There are also a number of resident landlords who offer
year of study and Student Housing Services can provide accommodation in their family home. This arrangement
information, advice and support for all of them. is known as lodgings and there is no formal tenancy for
this type of housing.
Live in University Accommodation on campus
(including self-contained Flats for families There is no formal application process for this option as
and couples) you would source something suitable yourself directly
with the Landlord or via Letting Agents. All private
Most first year students live in University accommodation
landlords registered with the University are able to
on campus and you can find information on the various
advertise their properties on dedicated web pages and
options available, our guarantees, how to apply, costs
have provided evidence to the University that their
and our Allocation policy within this brochure.
properties are accredited by Winchester City Council and
Our self-contained flats are located within our Student meet all statutory requirements such as the appropriate
Villages and Halls of residence on campus, meaning you gas and electrical safety standards.
become part of our vibrant and thriving campus
population from day one.
Commute from your family home
If you live in the local area you may choose to commute
Live in University Managed Housing off to University from your family home.
campus
If, during the year, you decide you want to investigate
Depending on demand each year, there may be spaces other options, you’d be very welcome to contact Student
reserved in off campus properties on the University Housing Services to enquire about them and the
Managed House scheme for first year students. Please availability of rooms in University Accommodation.
see the section further on in this brochure for more
details - you can also find our guarantees, how to apply, Information on travel with the University can be found on
costs and our Allocations policy within this brochure. the University homepage by using the keyword search
‘Travel’.
Live in non-University Managed Halls off
campus
Just like many other University cities, Winchester now
has even more student accommodation available
through privately provided Halls of Residence. There are
two sites in the City which have been built within the last
three years and comprise of en-suite accommodation
and studio flats. Students are able to apply for this
accommodation type and student contracts will be
managed by the professional companies who operate
them.
Live off campus in the Private rented sector
(Private Landlord)
You may choose to live in a shared house with friends,
managed by a landlord or a letting agent, where you may
sign a joint and several liability tenancy agreement.
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OPTIONS FOR HOUSING AFTER YOUR FIRST YEAR
There are a number of options for housing after your first Live off campus in the Private rented sector
year of study and Student Housing Services can provide (Private Landlord)
information, advice and support for all of them.
You may choose to live in a shared house with friends,
The Off Campus Housing Team run advice events in managed by a landlord or a letting agent where you may
winter and early spring each year to help you decide sign a joint and several liability tenancy agreement.
where you want to live and to provide advice on legal
There are also a number of resident landlords who offer
matters and contracts.
accommodation in their family home. This arrangement
Live in University Accommodation on campus is known as lodgings and there is no formal tenancy for
(including self-contained flats for families or this type of housing.
couples) There is no formal application process for this option as
Subject to demand from first year students, there may be you would source something suitable yourself directly
rooms on campus available to non-first year students. with the Landlord or via Letting Agents. All private
International (from non-EU countries), Channel Island, landlords registered with the University are able to
Families and students with additional needs may apply to advertise their properties on dedicated web pages and
live on campus throughout their course of study. have provided evidence to the University that their
properties are accredited by Winchester City Council and
Availability will be advertised each year on the meet all statutory requirements such as the appropriate
Universities accommodation webpages. gas and electrical safety standards.
Live in University Managed Housing off Commute from your family home
campus
If you live in the local area you may choose to commute
Subject to demand from first year students, there may be to University from your family home.
rooms off campus in University Managed Housing
available to non-first year students. International (from If, during the year, you decide you want to investigate
non-EU countries), Channel Island and students with other options, you’d be very welcome to contact Student
additional needs may apply to live off campus Housing Services to enquire about these and possibly
throughout their course of study. the availability of rooms in University Accommodation.
Applications for University Managed Housing open in Information on travel with the University can be found on
January each year and students can book to view the University homepage by using the keyword search
properties at this time. Please see the section further on ‘Travel’.
in this brochure for more details.
Live in non-University Managed Halls off
campus
Just like many other University cities, Winchester now
has even more student accommodation available
through privately provided Halls of Residence. There are
two sites in the City which have been built within the last
three years and comprise of en-suite accommodation
and studio flats. Students are able to apply for this
accommodation type and student contracts will be
managed by the professional companies who operate
them.
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LIVING ON CAMPUS – GUIDE TO FACILITIES
The Residential Management Team Security and Safety
Student Housing Services The Site Stewards provide advice and assistance to
The Student Housing Services Team delivers an inclusive students, visitors and staff, 24 hours every day of the year.
housing service to all students attending the University They offer a positive and reassuring presence, ensuring a
and information and signposting to staff and visitors. The safe, secure yet open and relaxed environment for our
Team provides an efficient and timely service offering a students and staff to live, study, work, and socialise in.
wealth of information, advice and experience to students Our uniformed teams make regular patrols of King Alfred
to enable them to make the choices most suitable to Campus and West Downs as well as other off-campus
their housing needs and to make the most of their time in sites associated with the University, both on foot and in
residences. We also aim to develop the life skills liveried vehicles. Site Steward duties include first
students will need to negotiate the housing market in the response to accidents, alarms, first aid calls, concerns for
future as young professionals. The Team includes our the welfare of individuals, noise issues, key and door
Residential Assistants, current students who help to build access, urgent out of hours maintenance, car parking
and maintain a cohesive community approach in and many other issues.
residences through networking and proactive peer Cleaning and Maintenance
support.
The University’s Campus Management team visit all on
Wardens campus residences regularly and clean communal and
The Wardens provide a caring, high quality service to all shared facilities (toilet and shower) areas. We’d ask that
students resident in University owned, managed and you do please remember that our cleaners don’t do the
operated accommodation throughout their stay with us. washing up!
Wardens are on duty and on call throughout evenings The University has an in house Maintenance team that
and weekends and typically have day jobs in a variety of manage the day to day maintenance of our
departments across the University. The Warden Service accommodation. Emergency cover out of hours is also
plays a significant role in both student residential and provided.
overall student life experience, providing support to
students to enable them to manage their physical and
mental wellbeing,
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Catering Other facilities
Whether you live in catered or self-catered Students living on campus have a wide variety of
accommodation, there is always somewhere on campus facilities at their fingertips, just a few of which are
to find something to eat. The Food Hall offers a range of mentioned here:
options including breakfast, traditional home cooked
• 3 Launderettes placed to serve all accommodation
meals and the Deli Bar, as well as ‘Tastes of the World’
areas
where you can ask the chef to cook just for you. You can
order your favourite coffee and panini from the Learning • University library
Café or Café LIFE; a prime Buffalo burger or steak from
the Gourmet Burger Company; or pizza from Cyber Italia • University gym and sports facilities
to eat in or have delivered to your accommodation. • Students’ Union entertainment venue and other
Students can use cash to pay for items or benefit from facilities
various discounts by using their campus ID card. For • Student Union run shops on both the King Alfred and
students in catered halls, their card is automatically West Downs sites
topped up each week as part of their accommodation
package. For all other students, the University offers a • All heating, water, electricity and Internet costs are
number of catering packages that students can purchase included in the residence fees
or they can set up an online account so they, or their
family and friends, can add credit on an ad-hoc basis.
Internet provision
The cost of data connection is included in the residence
fees and wireless access is available in all University on
campus accommodation providing students with flexible
study options. For a guaranteed internet connection
there are wired data points within all study bedrooms,
although Wi-Fi is also available in all communal areas
and most study bedrooms. The University has an ICT
Acceptable Use policy which students will be advised of
along with information on how to connect to and use the
University network.
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LIVING OFF CAMPUS – GUIDE TO FACILITIES
The Residential Management Team The Student Union also runs a ‘safety bus’ from their
venue to residential areas located within the local
Student Housing Services
community after some of its events, to assist students
The Student Housing Services Team delivers an inclusive getting home safely.
housing service to all students attending the University
and information and signposting to staff and visitors. The Student Housing Services also provides information to
Team provides an efficient and timely service offering a students about getting around the City, both on foot and
wealth of information, advice and experience to students by public transport to try to help students familiarise
to enable them to make the choices most suitable to themselves with their surrounding area as soon as
their housing needs and to make the most of their time in possible. The University also has good links with the local
residences. We also aim to develop the life skills Police team and City Council and will work together to
students will need to negotiate the housing market in the combat any reported issues in the private sector.
future as young professionals. The Team includes our
Cleaning and Maintenance
Residential Assistants, current students who help to build
and maintain a cohesive community approach in Students living off campus are responsible for their
residences through networking and proactive peer cleaning and the off campus Housing team can support
support. residents on what’s expected and how to manage this
communally, and when it comes to washing clothes all
Wardens University managed housing has washing machines.
The Wardens provide a caring, high quality service to all The off campus team will manage all maintenance
students resident in University owned, managed and reports from residents, fixing these themselves where
operated accommodation throughout their stay with us. possible, employing one of our approved Contractors or
Wardens are on duty and on call throughout evenings liaising with the Landlord to complete a job. Emergency
and weekends and typically have day jobs in a variety of out of hours contact is also available through the
departments across the University. The Warden Service University Site Stewards who may offer advice, response
plays a significant role in both student residential and or call the Landlord or emergency contractors to attend.
overall student life experience, providing support to
students to enable them to manage their physical and Catering
mental wellbeing. Even if you live off campus there is always somewhere
Security and Safety on campus to find something to eat. The Food Hall offers
a range of options including breakfast, traditional home
The Site Stewards provide advice and assistance to cooked meals and the Deli Bar, as well as ‘Tastes of the
students, visitors and staff, 24 hours every day of the year. World’ where you can ask the chef to cook just for you.
They offer a positive and reassuring presence, ensuring a You can order your favourite coffee and panini from the
safe, secure yet open and relaxed environment for our Learning Café or Café LIFE; a prime Buffalo burger or
students and staff to live, study, work, and socialise in. steak from the Gourmet Burger Company; or pizza from
Our uniformed teams make regular patrols of King Alfred Cyber Italia.
Campus and West Downs as well as other off-campus
sites associated with the University, both on foot and in Students can use cash to pay for items or benefit from
liveried vehicles. Site Steward duties include first various discounts by using their campus ID card. For
response to accidents, alarms, first aid calls, concerns for students in catered halls, their card is automatically
the welfare of individuals, noise issues, key and door topped up each week as part of their accommodation
access, urgent out of hours maintenance, car parking package. For all other students, the University offers a
and many other issues. number of catering packages that students can purchase
or they can set up an online account so they, or their
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family and friends, can add credit on an ad-hoc basis..
Internet provision
The vast majority of the University managed houses off
campus have a wireless broadband connection which
has been set up by the property owner. Students living
off campus can also make use of the IT facilities on
campus.
Other facilities
Students living off campus have a wide variety of facilities
available to them not only on campus but within their
local areas. A few of those on campus are mentioned
here:
• University library
• University gym and sports facilities
• Student Union entertainment venue and other facilities
• Student Union run shops
• All heating, water, electricity and the majority of
Internet costs are included in the residence fees
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BURMA ROAD
STUDENT VILLAGE
– SELF-CATERED
Burma Road Student Village opened in September 2013.
Adjacent to the King Alfred Campus, the village consists
of 499 en suite study bedrooms arranged in flats of 5 to 8
study bedrooms with shared kitchens and has two one
bedroom self-contained ‘family’ flats. There are also 6
study bedrooms (4 adapted kitchens) accessible for
students with disabilities and areas suitable for students
with hearing impairments.
All rooms are finished to a high standard and contain
energy efficient features such as motion sensor lighting
systems.
Residents have the University Gym on their doorstep
along with a launderette and easy access to all the
facilities on offer on the King Alfred Campus.
Access is via a secure swipe card system and there are
lockable cupboards in all kitchens.
There are designated quiet areas and areas set aside for
mature (24 years and above) students.
All heating, water, electricity and Internet costs are
included in the residence fees.
Our halls at Burma Road have recently been named after
local women recognised through history for their
outstanding achievements
• Florence Nightingale
• Jane Austen
• Aethalflaed
• Emily Davies
• Charlotte Moberly
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QUEENS ROAD
STUDENT VILLAGE
– SELF-CATERED
Queens Road Student Village opened in 2010.Adjacent
to the King Alfred Campus, the village consists of 399 en
suite study bedrooms arranged in flats of 3 to 9 study
bedrooms with shared kitchens. There are 23 twin rooms
available and 1 study bedroom and kitchen adapted for
access for students with disabilities and areas suitable for
students with hearing impairments.
Residents have the University Gym just a short walk away
at Burma Road, along with a launderette and easy
access to all the facilities on offer on the King Alfred
Campus.
Access is via a secure swipe card and key and there are
lockable cupboards in all kitchens.
There are designated quiet areas and areas set aside for
mature (24 years and above) students.
All heating, water, electricity and Internet costs are
included in the residence fees.
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WEST DOWNS
STUDENT VILLAGE
– SELF-CATERED
West Downs Student Village is located adjacent to the
Winchester Business School, just a few hundred metres
from the King Alfred Campus. There are over 650 study
bedrooms in houses and flats of 6 to 10 study bedrooms.
There is a mixture of en suite and shared facility (toilet
and showers) study bedrooms, some 1 and 2 bedroom
self-contained flats, together with 6 study bedrooms (2
adapted kitchens) adapted for access for students with
disabilities and areas suitable for students with hearing
impairments.
Residents have the benefit of a shop, launderette, café
and 24 hour vending machines and the University Gym
and catering facilities on the King Alfred Campus are just
a short walk away.
Access is via key and there are cupboards in all kitchens.
There are designated quiet areas and areas set aside for
mature (24 years and above) students.
All heating, water, electricity and Internet costs are
included in the residence fees.
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CATERED HALLS
OF RESIDENCE
There are three catered halls of residence - Alwyn, St
Elizabeth’s and Beech Glade - and all three are located
on the King Alfred Campus. Please note that exact
availability of catered halls will be confirmed at the point
of application on the University’s webpages.
Each catered hall has a traditional hall of residence set
up with study bedrooms arranged along communal
corridors with shared bathrooms and kitchenettes. Many
rooms boast beautiful views across Winchester and the
South Downs. All study bedrooms are larger than
average size and have a sink and vanity unit.
In addition to the standard bedrooms at Beech Glade
Hall there is a 2 bedroom self-contained flat offering easy
access for students with disabilities as well as facilities for
students with hearing impairments. At St Elizabeth’s Hall
there are 2 self-contained self-catered flats and facilities
for students with hearing impairments. At Alwyn Hall
there are 2 self-contained self-catered flats.
Residents have all the facilities of the King Alfred
Campus close at hand including a launderette, catering
outlets and shop, and the University Gym is short walk
away at Burma Road.
Access is via key and there are cupboards and shelf
space in all kitchenettes.
Beech Glade is designated as a quiet hall and there are
designated quiet areas set aside for mature (24 years and
above) students.
All heating, water, electricity and Internet costs are
included in the residence fees.
The catering element works on a part-board basis with
each resident credited a weekly catering allowance
(included in the residence fees) onto their campus ID
card to pay for items in the University’s catering outlets.
Students are free to spend the allowance as they wish
over the course of the week but should be able to cover
approximately 14 meals a week. The Catering team can
offer advice on budgeting. The kitchenettes in the halls
provide facilities for cooking small meals and snacks.
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ON-CAMPUS
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UNIVERSITY MANAGED
HOUSING (OFF
CAMPUS)
The University manages a number of properties off
campus in Winchester all of which have obtained
Winchester City Council accreditation approval.
Properties range in size from 3 to 8 study bedrooms and
come with varying facilities. Some have gardens while
others have an off road parking space on a driveway. All
have a washing machine and are furnished throughout.
Some also have a tumble dryer and/or dishwasher and
many properties have bedroom door locks for added
peace of mind.
Unlike many other private sector lets, students have
individual licence agreements with the University
meaning the residents deal directly with the University as
their landlord, and report any maintenance issues or
other concerns to the Off Campus Housing Team to take
forward.
For non-first year students, applications are taken from
groups and viewings can be arranged before committing
to a property. When properties are reserved for first year
students, rooms are allocated individually in the same
way as for on campus accommodation.
Access is by key and there are cupboards in all kitchens.
All heating, water, electricity and the majority of Internet
costs are included in the residence fees.
More information and advice on renting in the Private
Sector with Private Landlords can be obtained from
Student Housing Services.
Balfour House – premium and Inclusive
University Managed Housing
Balfour House was completed in 2014 and offers high
quality 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in the Winnall area
of the City. They have double beds and benefit from a
linen and laundry service, a weekly cleaning service,
workspace and TV as well as internal and external
communal spaces, providing a student-friendly and very
social place to live and study.
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APPROVED
UNIVERSITY
NOMINATED
ACCOMMODATION
‘Living off Campus in a ‘Halls’ style
environment’
Winchester is currently undergoing an exciting period of
development around the City with purpose built student
accommodation being built within walking distance to the
University.
There are two new purpose built, student accommodation
options available to students who will be joining us in
September 2019, both offering high quality en-suite rooms
and studio flats.
Cathedral Point, Andover Road and Riverside
Way, Winnall
Cathedral Point opened in the Summer of 2018 and is
situated close to Winchester rail station. Riverside Way
opened in September 2017 and is situated in Winnall, close to
the City Centre.
Both areas comprise of approximately 250 en-suite rooms,
arranged in flats of between 6-8 students, as well as 61 studio
flats.
There is also a large communal space for all residents to use
and the management team often arrange a wide variety of
social events to include all residents.
The accommodation and the student’s contract are
managed by a dedicated and professional team who work in
partnership with the University to ensure all student residents
are supported through the duration of their stay.
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HOUSING COSTS
All residence fees quoted are headline rates for the A pro rata amount of these fees would be payable by any
2018-19 Academic year and will be subject to an increase student starting their licence agreement after the start of
for 2019-20. the academic year.
Please visit the website (www.winchester.ac.uk/housing) Payments for accommodation are co-ordinated by the
where residence fees for 2019-20 will be published Finance Team and are normally made in one of two
before the housing application system opens for that ways, either a one-off upfront payment covering the
year. whole amount which may attract a discount for payment
in full, or 3 recurring card payments through the
Our University managed accommodation and privately
University’s payment portal in October, January and May.
provided accommodation fees range from £3,346 -
£11,700 for full licence lengths (from 28 weeks to 51 Licence Lengths
weeks) which per week ranges from approx. £83 - £250. All of our licence agreements cover the full academic year.
These fees cover our complete portfolio of Some end in the same week as the academic year and
accommodation. some continue after the end of term. Licence agreement
lengths cannot be altered due to a particular course
finishing earlier than the end of the academic year.
Self-catered accommodation (including self-contained flats for families or couples)
Self-catered Licence agreements are for 37-51 weeks, which includes full residence fees over the Christmas and Easter vacations,
meaning you do not have to move out or remove your belongings during the licence period.
Accommodation Room Licence Residence fee Residence fee Residence fee
area Type length for full Licence per week per month
Burma Road Student Village En-suite 40 £5,866 £146.65 £635.48
Queens Road Student Village En-suite single 40 £5,754 £143.85 £623.35
Queens Road Student Village En-suite twin 40 £3,346 £83.65 £362.48
West Downs Student Village En-suite single 37 £5,322.45 £143.85 £623.35
West Downs Student Village Shared facilities 37 £4,493.65 £121.45 £526.28
Cathedral Point & Riverside Way En-suite single 44 £6,556-£7,436 £149-£169 £645.67-£732.33
Cathedral Point & Riverside Way Studio 44 £8,448-£9,636 £192-£219 £832-£949
Beech Glade 2 bedroom Flat* Shared facilities 37 £5,128.20 £138.60 £600.60
1 bedroom flat** Self-contained flat* 50 £8,522.50 £170.45 £738.62
2 bedroom flat** Self-contained flat* 50 £9,397.50 £187.95 £814.45
*This Flat is allocated based on additional needs.
**Can be shared with a non-student partner - your partner must be declared to Student Housing Services.
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Catered Halls of Residence
The catered Licence agreement covers the published academic year dates. Over the Christmas vacation a mandatory retainer
fee is payable which entitles residents to leave belongings in their room while they move out. Over the Easter vacation no
residence fees are payable and so residents must vacate, remove all belongings and hand back their keys, the rooms will then
be available again for the third term
The ‘residence fee for full licence’ includes the nightly room rate, catering fees and Christmas retainer. Catering fees are based
on a part-board basis of approximately 14 meals per week.
Accommodation Room Licence Residence fee for Residence fee per Residence fee
area Type length full Licence week per month
Alwyn Shared facilities 28.2 £4,757.10 £161.70 £700.70
Beech Glade Shared facilities 28.2 £4,757.10 £161.70 £700.70
St Elizabeth’s Shared facilities 28.2 £4,757.10 £161.70 £700.70
University Managed Housing (UMH – including Balfour House)
UMH licence agreements are for between 40 to 52 weeks, which includes full residence fees over the Christmas and Easter
vacations, meaning you do not have to move out or remove your belongings during the licence period. Shorter licence lengths
are normally applied to first years.
Accommodation Room Licence Residence fee for Residence fee per Residence fee per
area Type length full Licence week month
First year UMH Small 41 £4,879 £119 £515.67
First year UMH Standard 41 £4,950.75 £120.75 £523.25
First year UMH En-suite 41 £5,008.15 £122.15 £529.32
Non first year UMH Various 48-52 £4,992-£6,000 £104-£118 £450-£510
Balfour House 1 bed apartment* 41 £6,988.45 £170.45 £738.62
Balfour House 2-3 bed apartment 41 £6,012.65 £146.65 £635.48
*Can be shared with a non-student partner who must be declared to Student Housing Services
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Total Bedspaces
Contract Length
(toilet – shower)
Shared facilities
Rooms adapted
undergraduate
En Suite rooms
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Twin Rooms
Fees for full
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and non-EU
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Student Village
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bedrooms w
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Beech Glade Flat 2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 37 £5,128.20
Hall with shared
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study bedro
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Communal Areas
Pastoral Care
Security and
Provision
Facilities
Catering
Cleaned
Internet
Kitchen
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status
Wired data points in all study
Full Kitchen 24 hour first aid trained security, CCTV,
ged in flats of 5-8 study bedrooms, Wi-Fi available in all
with shared kitchens
Self-Catered (personal items police liaison and on campus ✓ communal areas and most study
not supplied) residential management team
bedrooms
Full Kitchen Wired data points in all study
24 hour first aid trained security, CCTV,
ged in flats of 3-9 study bedrooms, Wi-Fi available in all
with shared kitchens
Self-Catered (personal items police liaison and on campus ✓ communal areas and most study
not supplied) residential management team
bedrooms
Full Kitchen Wired data points in all study
24 hour first aid trained security, CCTV,
nd flats of 6-8 study bedrooms, Wi-Fi available in all
with shared kitchens
Self-Catered (personal items police liaison and on campus ✓ communal areas and most study
not supplied) residential management team
bedrooms
Full Kitchen Wired data points in all study
24 hour first aid trained security, CCTV,
flat within Beech Glade bedrooms, Wi-Fi available in all
d bathroom and kitchen
Self-Catered (personal items police liaison and on campus ✓ communal areas and most study
not supplied) residential management team
bedrooms
alls of Residence’ with
Kitchenette Wired data points in all study
ooms arranged along 24 hour first aid trained security, CCTV,
bedrooms, Wi-Fi available in all
orridors. Kitchenettes & Catered (personal items police liaison and on campus ✓ communal areas and most study
cated at the middle and not supplied) residential management team
bedrooms
s of corridors.
Full Kitchen Wired data points in all study
d 1 & 2 bedroom family 24 hour first aid trained security, CCTV,
bedrooms, Wi-Fi available in all
ous locations across Self-Catered (personal items police liaison and on campus ✓ communal areas and most study
campus not supplied) residential management team
bedrooms
edroom properties off Full Kitchen Access to on campus 24 hour first aid
rious locations around Varies by property – usually
Self-Catered (personal items trained security, police liaison and off
Houses and flats, some wireless
not supplied) campus residential management team
dens and parking
Full Kitchen
xury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom Access to on campus 24 hour first aid
located off campus in Self-Catered (personal items trained security, police liaison and off ✓ Wireless
Winnall supplied for e.g. campus residential management team
pot and pans)
ingle en-suite rooms in
9 students and Studio Self-Catered Full kitchen Staffed 24/7 ✓ Wireless
ommodation.
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25Student Housing Services
The University of Winchester, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 4NR
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827533
Email: housing@winchester.ac.uk
Web: www.winchester.ac.uk/housing
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