Student accommodation in Frenchay, Bristol

Frenchay is a popular student area, located close to UWE. As a result, there is lots of student accommodation in Frenchay.

Frenchay is a quiet but idyllic area on the outskirts of Bristol. While it might not be the most buzzy area, there are still lots of shops, restaurants, pubs, and cafes to enjoy. Frenchay student houses are also very well-positioned for UWE students.

Frenchay is on the outskirts of Bristol, to the north-east of the city centre.

UWE manages four halls of residence on their campuses, and partners with external partners to offer more accommodation across the city. Students will generally live in these halls in their first year, before moving into private student houses in Frenchay and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.

The UWE Frenchay campus is about 7 kilometres from Bristol city centre. You can drive to the city centre from the campus in under twenty-five minutes or get there in forty-five minutes on public transport.

There isn’t one specific area where students choose to live while studying in Bristol, as they are spread across different areas in the city. However, students tend to stay in student accommodation in Frenchay, Bristol city centre, Clifton, Filton, Fishponds, Redland, and Stoke Park.

Many student houses in Frenchay are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.

It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.

The majority of student accommodation in Frenchay can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.

Short-term student rentals in Frenchay are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Bristol.