University of Liverpool: Accommodation Guide and FAQs

A guide to halls at the University of Liverpool

I have seen so many people asking about what each hall is like, that I thought I’d make this guide, and FAQs thread. It gives a brief overview of the pros and cons of each hall, and also has some frequently asked questions at the bottom. If there's anything I've missed out, just ask.

Crown Place

Pros

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Closest to the science end of campus, and the Harold Cohen (science) Library

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Closest to the Guild (Student Union) and University Square (centre of campus)

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Has a Tesco Express, a Caffe Nero, Blackwells, Subway, Ryman, and Costa Coffee right nearby

Cons

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Ridiculously oversubscribed (7 applications per room last year)

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Can get really warm in there in the summer

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Not as recently refurbished as some of the other halls

Vine Court

Pros

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Closest to the Sydney Jones Library (for humanities students)

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Closest to lots of facilities, such as Tesco Express, a pharmacy etc

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If you go catered, you get all of your food included

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Has some of the largest flat sizes (easier to meet people)

Cons

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More expensive than some of the other halls

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If you go catered, it can be expensive (but you get 14 meals per week included, so factor this in)

Melville Grove

Pros

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Cheapest accommodation by a fair amount

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Your bathrooms get cleaned for you

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Naturally social as you share facilities

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Get a basin in your room as well

Cons

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Have to share a bathroom

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Might get a single bed, which is cheaper, but everywhere else has three quarter or double beds

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Have to walk to Vine Court to pick up your post and packages

Greenbank

Pros

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Lots of green space and parkland around the halls

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Newest halls – built only three years ago

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Could get to live in the converted stately home bit of the site

Cons

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Need to take a bus to campus

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Need to factor in cost of bus pass on top of rent (available at a discounted rate)

Philharmonic Court

Pros

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Great location, closest to town and plenty of shops, with a Co-Op a few metres away

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One of the more newly refurbished halls

Cons

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Smaller flat sizes than some of the other halls

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More expensive than some of the other halls

FAQs

Which accommodation is best for my course?

None. You can walk from one end of campus to the other in 10 minutes.

Can I pick a certain accommodation due to a disability?

Yes, but you will have to provide medical evidence from your GP, e.g. you need an en-suite because of IBS. An email will not suffice.

Which accommodation is the most social?

There is no ‘most social’ accommodation. It all depends on who you are put with. The university will give you a questionnaire when you apply about your habits, e.g. do you wake up early, stay up late at night etc. Fill this in honestly.

Carnatic used to have a reputation as a social hall, but this has been knocked down. Melville is the most ‘naturally’ social, because facilities are shared, so you can’t just stay in your room. Vine Court (catered) has the largest number of students per flat (usually around 14), so is great if you are looking to meet lots of people.

Which accommodation is the quietest?

Choose a studio. They’re available in most of the halls, except for Melville Grove.

When will I find out which accommodation I’ve been allocated to?

After results day. It’s usually sometime the following week, but it had to be delayed by a few days last year because of COVID, and changing quarantine guidelines.

Can I live with people on my course?

The university makes sure that there is a wide mix of courses in each flat, and I have never known of more than 2 people on one course to be in a flat together.

Can I live in single-sex accommodation?

If you need to live in single-sex accommodation for any reason, tick the box on the form when you apply. I’ve never seen a request turned down. If you put ‘don’t mind’, there is a chance that you will be placed in single-sex accommodation, too.

I haven’t included Tudor Close or Dover Court because they are primarily for exchange students or returning students, but I can write about them if anyone needs them.

(edited 4 years ago)

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Sandtrooper

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by Anonymous

@University of Liverpool Student Rep My daughter firmed Liverpool and applied for accomm in April. Should she have heard about room allocation by now or do the emails only go out after results day?

They should go out about a week or so after results day.

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University of Liverpool Student Rep

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by Anonymous

@University of Liverpool Student Rep My daughter firmed Liverpool and applied for accomm in April. Should she have heard about room allocation by now or do the emails only go out after results day?

Hi there,

The room offers will be sent out from Monday onwards, this will be in batches so could be later in the week.

Malachy - University of Liverpool Student Rep

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by NT2023

Last year there were slots on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Will it be the same this year? Or just the Saturday/Sunday (16/17th)

Hi there,

There may be slots on the Friday (15th), however this is to be confirmed.

Malachy - University of Liverpool Student Rep

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NT2023

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Once you accept your accommodation offer, how long before you are allocated a specific block/room?

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username5989801

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by NT2023

Once you accept your accommodation offer, how long before you are allocated a specific block/room?

I think we get our rooms in early september x

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University of Liverpool Student Rep

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by NT2023

Once you accept your accommodation offer, how long before you are allocated a specific block/room?

Hi there,

You should get your room number at some point in September, ahead of you moving into the halls :smile:

Let me know if you have any other questions regarding the University's accommodation.

Malachy - University of Liverpool Student Rep

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NT2023

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by Cgodfrry

Hi. Can you explain what the room numbers mean.
For example Crown Place H4 105?
Thanks

That Block H floor 4 flat 1 room 5 😊

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Cgodfrry

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Thank you!

Reply 88

University of Liverpool Student Rep

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Hi everyone!

I hope you are all looking forward coming to Liverpool :smile:

If you have any questions about the University or city then feel free to ask!

Malachy - University of Liverpool Student Rep

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Cgodfrry

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Hi. I’ve got a few questions about ‘moving in’ day.
My daughter has her slot for Crown Place.
How does the parking work? Will there be bays available or do we have to park at a nearby multi-storey for unloading? If there are bays, which road are they on? I assume she’ll need to go to reception with ID to get her key? Does the Uni have any trolleys to help or not?

Thanks

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Anonymous #5

@University of Liverpool Student Rep

I have a similar question - do you know if the uni car parks will be open on Sat/Sun 16/17 like they are on open days? Specifically the one between Harold Cohen library and Crown Street, and the central one accessed via Peach Street.

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by Anonymous

@University of Liverpool Student Rep

I have a similar question - do you know if the uni car parks will be open on Sat/Sun 16/17 like they are on open days? Specifically the one between Harold Cohen library and Crown Street, and the central one accessed via Peach Street.

Hi there,

Sorry I didn't pick up this question until today. I hope you managed to park up okay. Best of luck with starting University.

Malachy - University of Liverpool Student Rep

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Anonymous #5

@University of Liverpool Student Rep

When do Liverpool students start signing up for 2nd year accommodation, are there any private letting companies you recommend, and any particular areas? Thanks. :smile:

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ilovelemons

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So I’m a little confused. I’ve read comments re submitting accommodation preferences in January. Will the University therefore have sent out all offers by then? Is it on a first come first served basis?

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AJ1394

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Hi,

I'm looking to study next year, September 2024, as a mature student. Wondering if I choose to study at student halls can I request to live with other mature or postgraduate students. Also are there any catered halls? Looks like they have all been converted to self-catered as per official UoL accommodation page.

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by ilovelemons

So I’m a little confused. I’ve read comments re submitting accommodation preferences in January. Will the University therefore have sent out all offers by then? Is it on a first come first served basis?

Accommodation is allocated in August unless you have an unconditional offer. It's on a first-come, first-served basis based off of time you applied until January.

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by lolfish

Hi,

I'm looking to study next year, September 2024, as a mature student. Wondering if I choose to study at student halls can I request to live with other mature or postgraduate students. Also are there any catered halls? Looks like they have all been converted to self-catered as per official UoL accommodation page.

You can live with other mature students (this will be done automatically) but postgraduates usually live in separate halls (although there are a small number of exceptions). You'll likely get put in a flat in regular halls with other mature students. All halls are now self-catered but Vine Court has pay-as-you-go food:

Vine Court has an excellent pay as you go on-site restaurant, plus a launderette, large student chill-out mezzanine area and outdoor spaces for socialising. (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/accommodation/find-accommodation/vine-court/)

What will you be studying?

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AJ1394

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by Sandtrooper

You can live with other mature students (this will be done automatically) but postgraduates usually live in separate halls (although there are a small number of exceptions). You'll likely get put in a flat in regular halls with other mature students. All halls are now self-catered but Vine Court has pay-as-you-go food:

Vine Court has an excellent pay as you go on-site restaurant, plus a launderette, large student chill-out mezzanine area and outdoor spaces for socialising. (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/accommodation/find-accommodation/vine-court/)

What will you be studying?

Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology

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University of Liverpool Student Rep

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by Anonymous

@University of Liverpool Student Rep

When do Liverpool students start signing up for 2nd year accommodation, are there any private letting companies you recommend, and any particular areas? Thanks. :smile:

Hi there,

Most students move into private accommodation in their 2nd year, there is huge amount of choice. I would recommend that you should use liverpool student homes (https://www.liverpoolstudenthomes.org/Accommodation) to search, as there is no providers who have high-quality accommodation on there that has to meet a set a minimum of standards.

Malachy - University of Liverpool Student Rep

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University of Liverpool Student Rep

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by Anonymous

@University of Liverpool Student Rep

When do Liverpool students start signing up for 2nd year accommodation, are there any private letting companies you recommend, and any particular areas? Thanks. :smile:

In terms of different areas, the city centre, Smithdown Road, and Kensington are all popular areas to live in.

Malachy - University of Liverpool Student Rep

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