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Are cheap halls more friendly?

Sorry if this is an age old question, I did try searching but couldn't find anything. I've heard some people say that they have had really good social experiences at cheap halls, bonding over the shared experience of living somewhere a bit run down. On the other hand, I've heard that expensive halls can be quite snobby, full of yahs and not particularly welcoming to people who aren't wealthy or privately educated.

I don't want this to seem like stereotyping but is there any truth behind this, are people typically a bit more friendly and down-to-earth in the less fancy halls?
generally speaking i wouldn't say so. firstly all halls share the same characteristics (except for studios) which are shared kitchens and several people using them. cheaper halls often have more people sharing but that's dependent on the university/hall itself

although rich people may dominate the expensive halls and people like to associate with their own kind, that's not a given and neither does it mean all people in expensive halls are rich

equally theres no disposition to being rich/poor and social/antisocial. once you get to uni you'll find at least someone in your flat who dislikes socialising whether its £80/week or £200. it's a luck of the draw as to whether you get a flat with mostly social people or mostly quiet ones (although some universities have a personality questionnaire to match people with similar hobbies)
I had a studio and the people in my halls were mainly international students. I hardly spoke to anyone at my accommodation all year. If you want to make lots of friends at your halls it’s best to get accommodation with a shared kitchen.

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