Student Accommodation in Hatfield
Hatfield is home to the University of Hertfordshire. They have a campus in Hatfield which is just north of London. The university has around 18,000 full time student (Times Higher Education) and has grown vastly since the early 2000’s.
The university is predominantly known for it’s engineering due to it’s location and having a Formula 1 team based in Hertfordshire. It has also expanded into the arts has become successful in that area!
The university has several campuses, most of which are in Hatfield and one that is based to the east of Hatfield. If you are based in Hatfield, student accommodation isn’t too bad because you have options, however, if you are based at the Bayfordbury Campus then it is unlikely that you will want to live in student accommodation in Hatfield! As an idea, here is a picture below:
If you want to know what it is like living in Hatfield as a student and some of he history, then this page will help you: Hatfield as a student.
If you want to know more about the University of Hertfordshire, the statistics, and what it is known for then this page will help you: University of Hertfordshire.
Private Student Accommodation in Hatfield
In this section I like to look at what student accommodation there is in Hatfield that isn’t owned or managed by the university. This type of student accommodation can come with a lot of added extra, some of these extras can be:
- Accommodation manager
- Bill included
- En-suites in flats
- Free breakfasts
- Bikes to use
- Study, gym and cinema rooms
- Social events
There is far more than what is on that list and not all the accommodations provide everything on the list. Most of the time it will depend on what space they have.
The only downside to this type of student accommodation is that it can be expensive. However, as a student, that is up to you!
Majority of the student accommodation in Hatfield is university owned or managed, there are only a few private providers of student accommodation. However, all the accommodation is based around the town centre, you have good access to the train station and the A1 is the main road going from North to South in the UK.
Everything is within walking distance and if you have a bike, you will be able to get around even quicker!
Some of the student accommodation providers in Hatfield are:
As the city and university grows it will attract more and more student accommodation providers to the area.
If you are searching for student accommodation and want to make sure that you find a good place, here are some quick tips:
- Check the quality of beds, kitchens and bathrooms
- Make sure the communal area can fit everyone in (that’s in your house or flat)
- Read their tenancy agreement and cancellation policy
- Look at their social events
- Speak to other students to see what their reviews are
If you want more in-depth detail to make sure you end up in good student accommodation, this article will help you: How To Find Your Next Student Accommodation.
Student Housing in Hatfield
Because their isn’t a lot of private student accommodation in Hatfield, in leads you to believe that students either stay in university accommodation or move in to student housing.
When it comes to living where is the best place for students to live in Hatfield?
The best place is as close to the university as possible, because of the amount of students and the amount of housing in the area, you have plenty of options.
You will find a lot of student housing in Hatfield, more than enough for students, however, the ones with the best transport links and locations:
- South Hatfield
- Oxlease
- Ellenbrook
All those areas are around the town centre and around the campuses for the university of Hertfordshire!
Some good student housing landlords and providers in Hatfield are:
If you are searching for student housing in Hatfield then here are some quick tips to help you find good student housing:
- Always view the property
- Check the tenancy
- Read the inventory
- Make sure it is designed well and functional
- Check for quality fixtures and fittings
- Make sure the property looks well maintained
If you want more detail on how to find good quality student housing you can find more detail in this article: How to find your next student accommodation
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