UK En-Suite Student Accommodation: Average £180/Week (2022/23)

Per National Union of Students (NUS) / Unipol data:

National Average (2022/23)

£180/week for en-suite room in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA).

Regional Variation

• London: £265/week (range £200–£350+)
• South East: £195
• Scotland: £160
• North East: £125
• Northern Ireland: £115

By Type

• PBSA (private halls): £160–£300+ (en-suite, studio, amenities: gym, cinema, social)
• University halls: £120–£200 (often older, fewer frills)
• Private rentals (shared house): £80–£150/room (no en-suite typically)

By Room

• Studio (self-contained): Highest
• En-suite cluster flat (3–7 beds): Mid
• Standard (shared bath): Lowest

Budgeting Tip

Contract lengths: 44–51 weeks. Multiply weekly × weeks = annual cost. Include deposit, bills (often included in PBSA), travel.