Enforced year out

Hello,
I'm a second year student and recently had to resit all my exams in August due to extenuating circumstances. These were classed as my first sit. I passed all but one of the exams, I guess I couldn't cope with attempting to learn the entire curriculum in two months.

The module I failed was a core module, and as my first sit was when others resit, I can no longer resit until the end of the next academic year, hence an enforced year out, and I'll resume third year next year (hopefully!).

My problem is I've already acquired a house for the upcoming year. I'm not sure if I'm classified as a student, I can't register so I'll assume not.

Would it be best to try and find someone to take my room in the house? Is it possible for me to get any benefits during this year until I find a job? Just wondering what would be best/easiest for me financially.

Thanks in advance.

I was planning on moving back in a few days, but now I'm incredibly confused as to what to do.