City:NEWCASTLE
UniversitiesUniversity of Newcastle upon Tyne, University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Population:259,573
Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]Under GraduatePost GraduateTotal
University of Newcastle upon Tyne12850606518915
University of Northumbria at Newcastle19705457524280
 Total325551064043195
Campus Capacity(7418)(900)(8318)
 Size of Market25137974034877
Drop out rates:University of Newcastle upon Tyne8%
University of Northumbria at Newcastle10%
Student AreasCity centre, Fenham, Gosforth, Heaton, Jesmond, Sandyford, Spital tongues, West Jesmond
Accommodation Officer Contacts:UniversityTelAddressWebLandlord Accreditation Scheme?
University of Newcastle upon Tyne0191 222 6360Accommodation Office
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
19/20 Windsor Terrace
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/Yes
University of Northumbria at Newcastle0191 227 4209Accommodation Office
Ellison Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
www.unn.ac.ukYes
Planned development for cityA major upset in the local elections of 2004 saw the Liberal Democrats taking control of Newcastle City Council. It meant the end of more than 30 years of Labour control of the city council.Plans to bulldoze hundreds of homes have been reversed by the newly-elected councillors in Newcastle. The new leadership's first policy pledge is to scrap a controversial £200m regeneration project, dubbed Going For Growth.In Winter 2003, there were also plans to build a new £27m library in Princess Square. Also in late 2003, the Council were seeking lottery money to help fund the creation of a £36m Museum of the North, in partnership with Tyne & Wear Museums, the university, One NorthEast and others.Summer 2003 saw the council planning to spend £150m on extensions and improvements to the Eldon Square shopping centre.
Planned development for universitiesUniversity of Newcastle upon TyneMore and better sports facilities are on the wish list but there are as yet no fixed plans for improvements.In 2003, Newcastle University received a £21 million funding boost – its share of a £1bn investment in scientific excellence.
University of Northumbria at NewcastleThe university is to spend £60 million on demolishing a cinema complex to make way for a city campus. Northumbria University says it needs the site for expansion plans and as space for some of its 2,600 staff.Another £11.5 million plan is to expand student accommodation in Newcastle, providing about 460 state-of-the-art units for University of Northumbria students. The development marks the second phase of student accommodation in the Camden Street area of the city, following the completion of 345 similar units.
Campus room rental:MinimumMaximum
£39£70
Yield range6.3 – 7.9%
Type of property3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other)4 bed house5 bed house6 or more bed house
Entry Price£80,000£120,000£160,000£200,000
Median Room Rate£45£43£43£45
Average Yield B*7.9%6.7%6.3%6.3%
B - Estimated Annual Profit£1,476£1,068£884£1,152
Financial ScoresTotal(out of 10)Capital Growth(out of 5)Yield(out of 5)
6.542.5
Description:Newcastle is home to two universities, University of Newcastle and the University of Northumbria. It has a reputation as a fantastic student city. There are numerous pubs, clubs and restaurants to suit a range of tastes and budgets. Shopping facilities are excellent and there is a vibrant cultural scene.The regenerated Newcastle of today provides students with some of the most vibrant city living in the UK. It has the same problems of any big city and you need to expect it to be very cold and wet for a large proportion of the year but other than that you could do a great deal worse. The students have a good relationship with the city's residents.
Websites to advertise on:Student properties postings for North-East students: www.stud-lets.co.uk/Local and National student listings: www.pastures-new.co.ukLocal and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comLetting agents students: www.johnparish.co.uk/
Estate Agents:AddressTelWeb
Your Move6 Shopping Centre Chapel House, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE5 1DT0191 2641411http://www.your-move.co.uk
Reeds Rains31 Front Street Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE164EA0191 4883610http://www.reedsrains.co.uk
Bradford And Bingley Marketplace Ltd121 St Georges Terrace Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE2 2DN0191 2810744http://www.bbg.co.uk
Bairstow Eves Estate Agents92 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6AG0191 2327471http://www.bairstoweves.co.uk
Letting Agents: AddressTelWeb
David Dumble And Associates12 Coast Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE28 8QT0191 2635519http://www.daviddumble.co.uk/
Groves Residential38 Acorn Road Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE2 2DJ0191 2120400http://www.groves.co.uk
Halifax Property ServicesBishops Court Front Street Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE16 1JH0191 4887968http://www.halifax.co.uk
Keith Pattinson - Forest Hall17a Station Road North Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 7AR0191 2150677http://www.pattinson.co.uk
Newcastle Building SocietyPortland House New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 8AL0191 244 2000http://www.newcastle.co.uk

 

City:NEWPORT
UniversitiesHarper Adams University College, University of Wales College, Newport
Population:137,017
Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]Under GraduatePost GraduateTotal
Harper Adams University College14401251565
University of Wales College, Newport730516758980
 Total8745180010545
Campus Capacity(960)(170)(1130)
 Size of Market778516309415
Drop out rates:Harper Adams University College11%
University of Wales College, Newport18%
Student AreasCaerleon, Edgmond, Newport
Accommodation Officer Contacts:UniversityTelAddressWebLandlord Accreditation Scheme?
Harper Adams University College01952 815286Student Services
Student Union Building
Edgmond
Newport
TF10 8NB
www.harper-adams.ac.ukYes
University of Wales College, Newport01633 432042Accommodation Office
PO Box 179
NEWPORT
NP18 3YG
www.newport.ac.ukNo
Planned development for cityNewport was unveiled as the newest city in Wales in 2002 after winning a competition to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.There was much controversy over the decision to award city status to Newport as opposed to Wrexham, apparently further increasing the North-South divide in Wales.However, this recognition will help the city get back on its feet after the widespread steel job losses in 2001. Some good news for golf fans is that the town’s Celtic Resort is to host the 2010 Ryder Cup
Planned development for universitiesHarper Adams University CollegeAs part of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) drive, Harper Adams University College won £1.4 million in 2004 to develop its work with rural businesses. The cash injection will work on current projects whilst opening up new initiatives.
University of Wales College, NewportPlans are underway for a new £60m city centre campus to house the School of Art, Media and Design, Business and Management and Computing & Engineering. There will also be accommodation for an extra 500 students and a new Students’ Union building.The city status will also aid the development of UWCN since research shows that students prefer to study in a city rather than a town.
Campus room rental**:MinimumMaximum
£45£60
Yield range4.1 – 5.6%
 3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other)4 bed house5 bed house6 or more bed house
Entry Price£120,000£135,000£175,000£220,000
Median Room Rate£35£40£40£38
Average Yield B*4.1%5.6%5.4%4.9%
B - Estimated Annual Profit-£1,452-£59-£355-£1,327
Financial ScoresTotal(out of 10)Capital Growth(out of 5)Yield(out of 5)
5.541.5
Description:Newport is close to all the obvious benefits of Cardiff but often students find late night taxis back from the city to be a drag. Newport itself has some good pubs to offer to the students and some live music but most usually want to take you'll want to take advantage of Cardiff before long.
Websites to advertise on:Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comStudent Accommodation: www.spot-property.co.uk
Estate Agents:AddressTelWeb
Dixon Fenwick And Company12 Market Street, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1DT01952 260888http://www.dixon-fenwick.co.uk
Evans Estates12 Hazledine House Central Square, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JL01952 291444Unknown
Farrar Gough10 Market Street Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1DT01952 410064Unknown
Hamels17 Church Street Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1DD01952 641515http://www.hamels.co.uk
Letting Agents: AddressTelWeb
Estate Lettings119a Trench Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7DP01952 610600www.telfordmobiles.co.uk
Temperton & Temperton25 High Street, Newport, TF10 7AT01952 812519www.tempertons.co.uk/
Davies, White & Perry45 - 47 High Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7AT01952 811003www.davieswhiteperry.co.uk
Barbers30 High Street
NEWPORT. TF10 7AQ
01952 820239www.barbers-online.co.uk
D.b Roberts & Partners4 Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JL01952 291722http://www.dbroberts.co.uk

** This includes catered, non-catered, on-campus and university owned accomodation nearby campus.

City:NORTHAMPTON
UniversitiesUniversity College Northampton
Population:194,477
Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]Under GraduatePost GraduateTotal
9860113010990
Campus Capacity(1360)(240)(1600)
 Size of Market85008909390
Drop out rates:University College Northampton14%
Student AreasNorthampton
Accommodation Officer Contacts:UniversityTelAddressWebLandlord Accreditation Scheme?
University College Northampton01604 735500Accommodation Services
Boughton Green Road
Northampton
NN2 7AL
www.nene.ac.ukNo
Planned development for cityMore than £24m is to be spent on providing affordable homes for people in Northampton. The funding is partly stimulated by the aim in providing cheaper homes to attract key workers to the area.  The government, council and Housing Corporation are together allocating funds to 10 housing associations to produce 592 affordable homes.
Planned development for universitiesUniversity College NorthamptonUniversity College Northampton' s Business Bridge office has been named as an official outlet for the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) programme. And it is the only one in Northamptonshire.KTPs allow businesses with a long term strategic challenge to tap the resources of a university in order to find a solution.
Campus room rental**:MinimumMaximum
£50£80
Yield range7.5 – 10.3%
 3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other)4 bed house5 bed house6 or more bed house
Entry Price£79,000£87,000£104,000£115,000
Median Room Rate£42£44£44£42
Average Yield B*7.5%9.5%9.9%10.3%
B - Estimated Annual Profit£1,183£2,703£3,592£4,301
Financial ScoresTotal(out of 10)Capital Growth(out of 5)Yield(out of 5)
6.533.5
Description:University College Northampton is a lively, medium-sized institution which has been located on its attractive parkland campus in Northampton for over twenty-five years and involved in the town's education for nearly a century. It combines academic strengths and superb facilities with a friendly and dynamic atmosphere.
Websites to advertise on:Local and national student listings: www.student-accom.comCity information for students: www.accommodationforstudents.comGuidance from University and links:http://oldweb.northampton.ac.uk/stu/accom
Estate Agents:AddressTelWeb
Bairstow Eves4 Mercers Row, Northampton, NN1 2QL01604 232222http://www.bairstoweves.co.uk
Bonds Estate Agents6 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1NW01604 633877http://www.bondshomes.co.uk
Haart6-7 George Row, Northampton, NN1 1DF01604 637282http://www.spicerhaart.co.uk
Harrison Murray3 George Row, Northampton, NN11DY01604 622205http://www.harrisonmurray.co.uk
Letting Agents: AddressTelWeb
Kelly Estate Agents4 George Row, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DF01604 622888http://www.kelly-estate-agents.co.uk
Merrys Estate Agents14 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1NW01604 632266http://www.merrys.co.uk
O Riordan Bond13 Market Square, Northampton, NN1 2DU01604 231007http://www.oriordanbond.co.uk
Taylors53 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NR01604 720077http://www.taylorsestateagents.co.uk
Your Move81 Harborough Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7SL01604 718392http://www.your-move.co.uk

 

City:NORWICH
UniversitiesUniversity of East Anglia, Norwich School of Art & Design
Population:121,553
Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]Under GraduatePost GraduateTotal
University of East Anglia10710344014150
Norwich School of Art & Design61570685
 Total11325351014835
Campus Capacity(2708)(420)(3158)
 Size of Market8617309011677
Drop out rates:University of East Anglia8%
Norwich School of Art & Design9%
Student AreasBowthorpe, Dereham road, Golden triangle, West city, West Earlham, West Norwich
Accommodation Officer Contacts:UniversityTelAddressWebLandlord Accreditation Scheme?
University of East Anglia01603 592092Accommodation Office
University of East Anglia
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
www.uea.ac.ukNo
Norwich School of Art & Design01603 773059Student Services Centre
City College
Ipswich Road
Norwich
NR2 2LJ
www.nsad.ac.ukNo
Planned development for cityProperty there had soared by 26 per cent in 2003 - 5 per cent above the national average rise. This can be attributed partly to increasing demand for white-collar staff by service industry employers. Job prospects are good in the financial services industry. Norwich Union, with 8.500 staff, is by far the area's biggest employer
Planned development for universitiesUniversity of East AngliaA new hall of residence is planned to replace the some that already exist. There is also talk to doubling the size of the union, but as of yet there are no dates or final plans for this.The University of East Anglia (UEA) is to receive a GBP 1.55 million funding boost for its business and knowledge transfer activities.The funding is the result of a successful bid by the University to the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF).
Norwich School of Art & DesignThe HEIF has awarded £375,000 to the Norwich School of Art and Design to develop links with business and the community. The School will receive this money for two years in order to set up a Centre for Innovation, Business and the Community.The School will also receive funding from a joint project in film and digital media which is led by the University of Hertfordshire with Norwich School of Art and Design, the University of East Anglia and Anglia Polytechnic University.
Campus room rental**:MinimumMaximum
£50£70
Yield range5.2 – 7.8%
Type of property3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other)4 bed house5 bed house6 or more bed house
Entry Price£90,000£120,000£160,000£270,000
Median Room Rate£50£47£50£50
Average Yield B*7.8%7.4%7.4%5.2%
B - Estimated Annual Profit£1,590£1,669£2,200-£870
Financial ScoresTotal(out of 10)Capital Growth(out of 5)Yield(out of 5)
5.532.5
Description:Norwich is a good size city which is big enough not to be boring. The city seems to thrive on students, who make up a large proportion of the population.In terms of nightclubs and nightlife, Norwich does well to satisfy but London is not too far away should the students fancy partying elsewhere.
Websites to advertise on:Local listings as affiliated by Norwich School of Art & Design:www.edp24.co.uk/Specialists in residential lettings: www.topcitylettings.co.ukResidential Letting Agents & Property Managers: www.norfolk.castle-estates.co.ukResidential letting agent: www.norwich-accommodation.co.uk/
Estate Agents:AddressTelWeb
Elliots Estate Agents37 St Andrews Street, Norwich, NR2 4TP01603 61 45 45www.elliotsestateagents.co.uk
Howards Estate Agents28 St Andrews Street, Norwich, NR2 4AE01603 612664www.howards.co.uk/
Keys Estate Agents8 Market Place
Aylsham
Norfolk
NR11 6EH
UK
01263 733195www.gakey.co.uk/
Bradford & Bingley Estate Agents43 Exchange Street, Norwich, NR2 1DJ01603 219606www.bbg.co.uk
Letting Agents: AddressTelWeb
FDP Savills8-10 Upper King Street
Norwich
NR3 1HB 8-10 Upper King Street
Norwich
NR3 1HB
01603 229229www.fpdsavills.co.uk
Watsons ResidentialWendene Main Centre, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9HA01603 748911www.watsons-ea.co.uk
Arnolds34/36 Prince of
Wales Road
Norwich, NR1 1LH
01603 620551www.arnolds.uk.com
Brown & Co Estate AgentsOld Bank of England Court, Queen Street, Norwich
NR2 4TA
01603 629871www.brown-co.com
Tops Property Services15-17 Princes Street, Norwich, NR3 1AF01603 767050www.tops-property.com

 

City:NOTTINGHAM
UniversitiesUniversity of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University
Population:748,503
Student Population:[From UCAS or individual websites]Under GraduatePost GraduateTotal
University of Nottingham22990817531165
Nottingham Trent University18665477523440
 Total416551295054605
Campus Capacity(5600)(1000)(6600)
 Size of Market360551195048005
Drop out rates:University of Nottingham4%
Nottingham Trent University10%
Student AreasArboretum, Basford, Beeston,Rylands, Wollaton, Bobbers mill, Bulwell, Carrington, Castle view, City centre, Clifton, Dunkirk, Forest fields, Hyson green, Lenton, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, Sneinton, Wollaton
Accommodation Officer Contacts:UniversityTelAddressWebLandlord Accreditation Scheme?
University of Nottingham0115 951 3643Accommodation Office
University of Nottingham
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
hamish.adams@nottingham.ac.ukYes
Nottingham Trent University0115 848 2894Accommodation Services
Burton street
Nottingham
NG1 4BU
cor.web@ntu.ac.ukYes
Planned development for cityThe City's growth industries include media, telecommunications and financial services. Retail has been a huge success story, with Nottingham ranked the third best shopping destination in the UK.The capital of the East Midlands is also Britain's fastest-growing city - employment rose by 14 per cent in one recent five-year spell - and has the third-highest GDP (gross domestic product) in the country, according to the government's annual employment survey
The development of Nottingham has been an impressive one and shows no signs of slowing. Major sites include the Nottingham Waterside, a 250-acre area adjoining the world famous Trent Bridge. Other prime sites include the former Royal Ordnance Factory, now Queensgate, and the Nottingham Business Park, now all set to become one of the UK's most prestigious office locations. On the 'Eastside' of the City, there will be many changes set in motion by the success of Nottingham's landmark £40 million National Ice Centre.
Planned development for universitiesUniversity of NottinghamThe University of Nottingham is to take part in a joint venture with the Wanli Education Group (WEG) to develop a purpose-built university campus in the city of Ningbo, in Zhejiang province of China. The new campus will be the first to be opened in China by a UK university and follows new legislation approved by the Chinese government on Sino-Foreign educational enterprises.The University plans to open a veterinary school for 100 students in 2006. It will be the UK's first new vet school for half a century, the university says. The school aims to meet a national demand for well-qualified veterinary science graduates.
Nottingham Trent UniversityThrough a strategic plan laid out encompassing six key ‘strategic platforms’, the university intends on instigating change and improvements throughout. The implementation of these six platforms as detailed on www.ntu.ac.uk (Nottingham Trent University website), they aim to achieve aims, deliver education and research that makes a difference.
Campus room rental:MinimumMaximum
£53£93
Yield range11.1 – 14.1%
Type of property3 bed house (i.e. 2 bed upstairs + 1 converted other)4 bed house5 bed house6 or more bed house
Entry Price£55,000£85,000£105,000£135,000
Median Room Rate£55£50£52£59
Average Yield B*14.1%11.1%11.6%12.3%
B - Estimated Annual Profit£3,729£3,695£5,051£7,236
Financial ScoresTotal(out of 10)Capital Growth(out of 5)Yield(out of 5)
9.54.55
Description:Nottingham is a famous city with plenty to do and see. However, like any city has its no-go areas, but has plenty of shopping, cinemas, theatres and clubs to make up for that. You won't get bored here. Being the East Midlands largest city, there is good access to all over the UK via the M1 and decent trains to London and elsewhere.
Websites to advertise on:National and local student accommodation: www.student-accom.comNottingham Student housing website: www.fblproperty.co.uk/Nottingham Student lettings: www.ms-estates.co.uk/Nottingham students website: www.housingstudents.com/
Estate Agents:AddressTelWeb
Bradford & Bingley24 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2JP0115 9225712www.bbg.co.ukmpe@marketplace.co.uk
Robin Thomson53 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FH0115 941 8712enquiries@rthomson22.fsbusiness.co.ukwww.robinthomson.co.uk
Nottingham Property services32/34 High Road
Nottingham
NG9 2JP
0115 925 1685www.thenottingham.comsales-development@thenottingham.com
Spencer Birch10 Kings Walk, Trinity Square, Nottingham, NG1 2AE0115 941 3678info@spencer-birch.co.ukwww.spencerbirch.co.uk
Letting Agents: AddressTelWeb
Michael Vernon65 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2JQ0115-9224521info@michael-vernon.fsbusiness.co.ukwww.michael-vernon.com
Robert Ellis92 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2LF0115 922 9090beeston@robertellis.co.ukwww.robertellis.co.uk
CP Walker & Son107 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2JU0115 925 4062http://cpwalker.co.uklettings@cpwalker.co.uk
Accommodation Link65 Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 1FD0115 985 9383nottingham@belvoirlettings.comwww.accomlink.co.uk
Whitegates Estate Agency156 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2LN0115 922 2222nottinghamlettings@whitegates.co.ukwww.whitegates.co.uk