Halls Comparison 2011

During February and March 2011 the Students’ Union conducted a series of surveys within halls accommodation available to students at the University of Wolverhampton. The purpose was to give prospective students a more objective view of accommodation available and of what is currently considered to be “All Inclusive” Halls provision in the area, provided by both the University and independent private halls providers. The results have been collated into an easy to read table, picking out what we feel to be the type of information a student looking at shared accommodation in the area may want to know, at a glance. For the purposes of this survey we have considered an “All Inclusive” rent to include: RENT

ELECTRICITY

HEATING AND WATER

INTERNET SERVICES

LAUNDRY FACILITIES

CAR PARKING

RECYCLING FACILITIES

BASIC CONTENTS INSURANCE

All information has come from the viewpoints of current student tenants in each of the halls accommodation and as such, is not necessarily the view of the Students’ Union or its employees.

Randall Lines (University Economy Accommodation) Are monthly payments available? No. Unless you receive monthly funding (e.g. nurses Is it really “All Inclusive” Yes Security provision & response Onsite caretakers. Average 10 minute response time Distance on foot from Campus 5 minutes Local amenities nearby * Pub * 24hr shop * Takeaway What do you need to bring? * Storage * Hangers * Bed linen * Cutlery * Pots&Pans * Crockery How are repairs dealt with? Online reporting via e:vision system. Response times varied. Who does it best cater for/suit? Those on a tight budget. Younger students who enjoy a lot of socialising.

Lomas Street (University Standard Accommodation) Are monthly payments available? No. Unless you receive monthly funding (e.g. nurses Is it really “All Inclusive” Yes Security provision & response Onsite caretakers. Average 10 minute response time Distance on foot from Campus 10 minutes Local amenities nearby * Pub * 24hr shop * Takeaway What do you need to bring? * Storage * Hangers * Bed linen * Cutlery * Pots&Pans * Crockery How are repairs dealt with? Online reporting via e:vision system. Response times varied. Who does it best cater for/suit? Everyone. Mature, adapted blocks available on request.

Student Village (University En-suite) Are monthly payments available? No. Unless you receive monthly funding (e.g. nurses Is it really “All Inclusive” Yes Security provision & response Onsite caretakers. Average 10 minute response time Distance on foot from Campus None – it is on Walsall Campus! Local amenities nearby None to speak of. What do you need to bring? * Storage * Hangers * Bed linen * Cutlery * Pots&Pans * Crockery How are repairs dealt with? Online reporting via e:vision system. Response times varied. Who does it best cater for/suit? Those with a larger budget requiring en-suite rooms.

Fiveways Halls (Private Halls accommodation from Opal Properties)

Are monthly payments available? Yes. Is it really “All Inclusive” No

• parking • cleaning • laundry • recycling

Security provision & response Onsite 24/7. Immediate response. Distance on foot from Campus 3 mins (City Centre). Local amenities nearby * Pub * 24hr shop * Takeaway What do you need to bring? * Storage * Hangers * Bed linen * Cutlery * Pots&Pans * Crockery How are repairs dealt with? By reporting to management in person or by email. Response good. Who does it best cater for/suit? Everyone. Currently majority Internationals. Those preferring high level of security.

Victoria Halls (Private Halls accommodation from Opal Properties)

Are monthly payments available? Yes. Is it really “All Inclusive” No

• parking • cleaning • laundry • recycling • electricity (over £300pa)

Security provision & response Caretakers onsite 24/7. Distance on foot from Campus 15 minutes. Local amenities nearby * Train station * Pub * Royal Mail * Hotel What do you need to bring? * Bed linen How are repairs dealt with? By reporting to caretakers. Response times excellent. Who does it best cater for/suit? Everyone.

Chambers 51 (private self- catering by Fresh Student Living)

Are monthly payments available? Yes. Is it really “All Inclusive” No

• parking • cleaning • insurance • laundry • recycling

…included Security provision & response Night security on 5pm-9am. Student wardens resident. Distance on foot from Campus 3 mins (City Centre). Local amenities nearby * Pub *Bus/Trains * Theatre * Post office * Gym * Shops What do you need to bring? * Hangers * Bed linen * Cutlery * Pots&Pans * Crockery * Utensils How are repairs dealt with? Easy to report. Response times varied. Who does it best cater for/suit? Those with a larger budget. Who want to self-cater.