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City:

MANCHESTER

Universities

University of Manchester, UMIST, Manchester Metropolitan University, Royal Northern College of Music, University of Salford

Population:

392,819

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

University of Manchester

20185

7830

28015

UMIST

4685

2845

7530

Manchester Metropolitan University

24785

6910

31690

Royal Northern College of Music

425

185

610

University of Salford

15655

3540

19200

Total

65735

21310

87045

Campus Capacity

(24357)

()

(24357)

Size of Market

41378

62688

Drop out rates:[from excel spdsht]

University of Manchester

UMIST

Manchester Metropolitan University

15%

University of Salford

15%

Royal Northern College of Music

11%

Student Areas

Birch-in-rusholme, Blackley, Burnage, Buttress. Central, Chorlton, Crumpsall, Didsbury, Eccles, Failsworth, Fallowfield, Heaton moor, Hulme, Levenshulme, Longsight, Moss side, Openshaw, Prestwich. Rushlome, Sale, Salford, Swinton, Urmston, Victoria park, Whalley range, Withington, Wythenshawe

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

University of Manchester

0161 275 2888

Accommodation Office
Precinct Centre
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9RS

www.man.ac.uk

Yes

UMIST

0161 275 2888

Accommodation Office
The Precinct Centre
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9RS

www.umist.ac.uk

Yes

Manchester Metropolitan University

0161 247 2958

Accommodation Office
First Floor, Loxford Tower
Lower Chatham Street, Oxford Road
Manchester
M15 6BS

www.mmu.ac.uk

Yes

Royal Northern College of Music

0161 907 5219

Senior Assistant (Registrations)
124 Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9RD

www.rncm.ac.uk

Yes

University of Salford

0161 295 5457

Accommodation Office
Allerton Building
University of Salford
Salford
M6 6PU

www.salford.ac.uk

Yes

Planned development for city

Up to 160,000 jobs could be created in Greater Manchester during the next 10years, according to a report by a research consultancy group, Manchester Enterprises. The firm said many jobs will be in financial and professional services. It does however point out the recent withdrawal of government funding for the Metrolink tram network is a blow to the region's economy.

Planned development for universities

University of Manchester

UMIST and the University of Manchester are to go ahead with a merger that would see the end of both universities and the formation of a new one. It will become the biggest university in Europe. This is due to take place in the Autumn of 2004.As part of the merger of UMIST and the Victoria University of Manchester moved a £20M grant from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) was approved

UMIST

UMIST reopened a unique world-class research facility in October 2003 after a £6.6 million overhaul. The refurbished chemical engineering laboratory will be renamed ‘The Morton Laboratory’ after Frank Morton - a former UMIST professorThe building of the world-leading 4GLS in Daresbury will cost £11.5 million for an exploratory phase of the project. This phase involves a 3-year study to establish the technical know-how needed to build this innovative scientific research facility.

Manchester Metropolitan University

October 2003 saw Manchester Metropolitan University being selected to run the North West arm of the new National Science Learning Centre, created to re-ignite interest in learning about science.The Science Learning Centre North West will be jointly run in collaboration with St Martin's College, Lancaster and Greater Manchester SETPOINT, and is one of seven consortia announced today as part of an innovative £51m government-charity initiative to boost science teaching.

University of Salford

A brand new £16 million building next to Salford Crescent station will house students of nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, radiography, social work and complementary medicine. Work starts in 2004 and will be completed the following year.An estimated £28 million will provide a new state-of-the-art building for students of Art & Design and Media, Music & Performance. The transformation of the former factory site opposite the Adelphi Building will be a major contribution to the rapidly evolving Arts and Media Quarter in the City of Salford.The creation of an Innovation hub building is being spearheaded by the University, alongside the City of Salford and the Regional Development Agency.

The growth in the student population at Salford has led to new accommodation initiatives.

Royal Northern College of Music

The College offers brilliant facilities including a state-of-the-art Library, an electro-acoustic studio, performance spaces and rehearsal studios, with RNCM providing an extremely supportive environment with a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Campus room rental:

Minimum

Maximum

£40

£75

Yield range

7.7 – 11%

Type of property

3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other)

4 bed house

5 bed house

6 or more bed house

Entry Price****

£55,000

£72,000

£130,000

£165,000

Median Room Rate

£43

£42

£43

£45

Average Yield B*

11%

7.8%

7.7%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£2,376

£3,077

£2,234

£2,727

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

8.5

3.5

Description:

As the UK's second largest city, Manchester is the capital of the North and in many ways, is just as buzzing as London.The Universities are spread over several sites. The majority of these are situated in or near town and most students are based near the city. There are many options for social life in Manchester - there are pubs, clubs, restaurants, and bars for virtually all tastes.With the biggest news in the northern academic circles being the fact that Manchester University and UMIST to unite, forming the biggest University in Europe, times are looking good for the City with more research money and students heading their way.

Websites to advertise on:

Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comEasy roommate: http://uk.easyroommate.com

Links to Manchester rooms: www.roomsforlet.com/links.asp

Student Accommodation approved by the University: www.accommodation.man.ac.uk/

Student lets: www.rivershill.co.uk

Student village: www.thestudentvillage.com/

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Bradford And Bingley

715 Wilmslow Road Disbury, Disbury, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 6WF

0161 4481234

http://www.phillipjames.co.uk

Bridgfords

416 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, Lancashire M20 3BW

0161 445 0580

http://www.bridgfords.co.uk

FDP Savills

Fountain Court , 68 Fountain Street , Manchester, Lancashire , M2 2FE

0161 244

http://www.fpdsavills.co.uk/

Mark Warren Estates

1150 Rochdale Road Blackley, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 6FQ

0161 7208800

http://www.markwarrenestates.com

Letting Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Halifax Property Services

1 Cross Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 1HX

0161 2530208

http://www.halifax.co.uk

Leslie Fink Ltd

121 Princess Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 7AD

0161 2286561

Aubrey Lee And Company

1170 Rochdale Road Blackley, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 6ER

0161 7208108

http://www.aubreylee.net

Beresford Adams - Didsbury

722 Wilmslow Road Didsbury, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 2DW

0161 4457809

http://www.beresfordadams.co.uk

Buxton Lane Estates

341 Manchester Road Droylsden, Manchester, Lancashire, M43 6GE

0161 3703023

http://www.homesonview.co.uk

City:

MIDDLESBROUGH

Universities

University of Teesside

Population:

134,847

Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Total

17605

2175

19780

Campus Capacity

(1285)

(-)

(1285)

Size of Market

16320

2175

18495

Drop out rates:

University of Teesside

12%

Student Areas

Gresham, Linthorpe, Longlands, Marton, Southfield, Town centre

Accommodation Officer Contacts:

University

Tel

Address

Web

Landlord Accreditation Scheme?

University of Teesside

01642 342255

Accommodation Office
University of Teeside
Middlesbrough
TS1 3BA

www.tees.ac.uk

Yes

Planned development for city

Ambitious plans to develop a redundant area of Teesside into a landscape featuring apartments, hotels, a theatre and restaurants were revealed in 2004. An urban regeneration company Tees Valley Regeneration unveiled the £500m plans for Middlesborough’s Middlehaven area on Tuesday.They include a hotel in the shape of a champagne bottle and a Space Invader-inspired Museum of Digital Media. It is hoped the scheme will raise the town's profile and attract investment.

Planned development for universities

University of Teesside

The University of Teesside has been awarded £3.1m from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to support knowledge transfer from universities and colleges across England to business and the wider community.

Campus room rental**:

Minimum

Maximum

£33

£60

Yield range

5.8 – 8.9%

3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other)

4 bed house

5 bed house

6 or more bed house

Entry Price

£60,000

£80,000

£140,000

£170,000

Median Room Rate

£38

£35

Average Yield B*

8.9%

8.2%

5.9%

5.8%

B - Estimated Annual Profit

£1,587

£1,664

£280

£246

Financial Scores

Total(out of 10)

Capital Growth(out of 5)

Yield(out of 5)

3.5

2.5

Description:

Middlesborough, in common with most of the North of the country, suffered a period of decline with the reduction in the traditional industries. Today however evidence of investment is notable throughout the town. Students will find really good shopping, three cinemas, five or more theatres (ranging in size) as well as plenty of pubs, clubs, restaurants and all the usual paraphernalia of a decent sized town. Very typically northern in appearance, the town is also right on the Yorkshire Moors.The university is situated on a campus that is within easy walking distance of Middlesborough town centre. The campus has recently undergone a multi-million pound redevelopment, which has created some new buildings and renovated old ones.

Websites to advertise on:

Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comStudent properties postings for North-East students: www.stud-lets.co.uk/

Local and National student listings: www.pastures-new.co.uk

Estate Agents:

Address

Tel

Web

Bairstow Eves

93 Albert Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 2PA

01642 227827

http://www.bairstowevescountrywide.co.uk

Bradford And Bingley Marketplace Ltd

50 High Street Stokesley, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS9 5AX

01642 711555