hiya..
courts are on campus and are for first years only, i lived there last year and it had a good atmosphere, the only downside being that thereare single beds and no tv or sofas in the living room. i liked living there because it was all other first years and you were all in the same boat.
this year i chose to live in the pavilions which is so much better, more cosy and is cheaper. there is the chance that you could be put with 2nd and 3rd years so if you want to live with only freshers then courts is your best bet.
for my third year me and one of my current flatmates is moving into brayford court in a 2 bed flat. this is further away from campus than courts and pavilions and is further away from town than the junxion and brayford quays but its only 5 mins away which isnt that bad.
in my experience, whichever one you choose youll have a great time and make loads of friends it just depends on whether youre okay with possibly sharing with 2nd and 3rd years.
oh and i think i heard that the university has bought some of the flats from pavilions secifically for first years!