Student accommodation in West End, Lincoln

As both universities in the city are easily accessible from student accommodation in the West End, Lincoln, the area is very popular with students.

The West End is, unsurprisingly, located to the west of Lincoln city centre, just fifteen minutes away from Lincoln High Street.

The West End is a very pleasant place to live, with efficient transport links, close proximity to West Common, and plenty of restaurants, cafes, and pubs to enjoy. As a result, West End student accommodation in Lincoln is usually in high demand.

Current and former residents report feeling secure whilst living in student houses in the West End, Lincoln so you should feel safe in the area.

The University of Lincoln has plenty of student residences, some of which are managed directly by the university, and some of which are operated by third-party providers. Typically, students will live in halls in their first year before moving into private student houses in the West End and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.

As there are two universities in Lincoln, students live in areas across the city. Generally, students choose to live in student accommodation in the West End, Uphill, Sincil Bank, Monks Road, and Lincoln city centre.

Many student houses in the West End 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 the West End 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 the West End 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 Lincoln.