Student Life 2013/14 January 2014 | Page 94

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Liverpool has a lot of ideal accommodation for students, with plenty of places located in the city centre, just a short walk to the universities. There are also cheaper options just outside the city centre, which are convenient options for students in a lower price range. The city centre has one of the highest average rents in the area of £84, but is in a prime location for students in relation to both the Universities and nightlife. With a satisfaction level of 74%, it is certainly value for money. Users of the AFS website have given Liverpool an overall satisfaction score of 62%, ranking it highly compared with other cities. Students were particularly impressed with the proximity of accommodation to the University campuses and the availability of public transportation. LIVERPOOL The average room rental in 2013 was £70, which a lot lower than the national average of £79.42, and cheaper than other student cities, such as Manchester, Leeds and Nottingham. Popular locations for students include Kensington and Aigburth. These areas have an average satisfaction of 60% and 46% respectively, with average rental rates of £60 and £59 per week. However, these areas do require public transport to get to University campuses. 94 www.accommodationforstudents.com AFS TOP TIP Liverpool is a very student-friendly location, with hoards of students located all over the city. The city centre is a very good location but Wavertree has a cheaper average rent of £61 and a satisfaction rating of 60%. It requires transport to reach the centre but buses are every five minutes, so it’s very convenient as a cheaper alternative.