Wednesday 22 March 2017

Selly Oak Living VS City Centre Living

Easy Living for University of Birmingham Students

We all know how important it is to have somewhere comfortable and pleasant to live. For students in Birmingham, no matter how much value you place on your accommodation, it goes without saying that you will want to live in a place that suits you. Without a good standard of accommodation and a location that you are happy with, completing your course and getting the most from the overall university experience could be a challenge.

Living in the City Centre

When it comes to evaluating exactly where to settle in Birmingham for your student years, two obvious options you have are the city centre and Selly Oak. The city centre may seem like an attractive prospect. Aside from the choices of accommodation there that are sure to appeal to you, it is also home to a great range of things to see and do, places to eat and drink, and amenities that make living easier and more convenient.


You'll never be without things to see and do when living in the city centre, everything you could need is right on your doorstep. However, living in the city centre does mean that heading onto campus becomes more difficult. You could end up paying a fair amount on train journeys to get to your lectures. If you are on a course that doesn't have many lectures, and doesn't require you to be on campus to do most of the assignments, then living in the city could be ideal for you. 

Living in the Student Village of Selly Oak

If, however, the idea of residing within the hustle and bustle of the city centre seems a little overbearing, then it may be worth turning your attention to the accommodation in Selly Oak. The Birmingham village of Selly Oak has much to offer. One advantage that Selly Oak has is that it is situated with other places such as Moseley, Kings Heath and Bournville not too far away. And, perhaps more importantly, it is filled with a number of student houses and studios that you can be sure will meet your requirements. Provided through registered landlords Unihousing, there are studios to let in Selly Oak and houses to let in Selly Oak that boast high-standards, with a number of these student homes including features such as modern kitchens, laminate flooring, double glazing and communal lounges.


Another huge benefit to living in Selly Oak Unihousing accommodation is the location. Much of their Selly Oak property, whether it’s Selly Oak studios to let or Selly Oak houses to let, afford you the opportunity to be close to the train station and the University of Birmingham. This makes it ideal for getting around and being on time for lectures in the morning. In addition, the shops and nightlife of Selly Oak are nearby. So if you need to get some shopping from the supermarket or want to go out for the night with your friends after a long day at university, Selly Oak may be the village for you. It is worth pointing out as well, that even if Birmingham’s city centre still has huge appeal for you due to its plethora of attractions and nightlife options, living in Selly Oak is still worth considering, as its train station means that getting to the city centre is only a short train ride away.

In Conclusion

So, whether the calm and quiet of a studio or the communal living of sharing a house is what you prefer, Selly Oak is a great place to get settled for university life. With the cheap rooms to rent in Selly Oak, vibrant nightlife and a number of amenities close by, this could be where you find the student accommodation that is right for you.

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