Accommodation - are the higher price place worth it ?

Best value seems the old student village (non en suite) but only £160 a week or £6k a year.

Most expensive seems to be Bailey Point at £250 a week or £13k a year.

Mid range Dorchester at £8k to £11k a year.

Everything is a cost to parents now so is X worth 2X or not ?

Best value seems the old student village (non en suite) but only £160 a week or £6k a year.
Most expensive seems to be Bailey Point at £250 a week or £13k a year.
Mid range Dorchester at £8k to £11k a year.
Everything is a cost to parents now so is X worth 2X or not ?

Best value seems the old student village (non en suite) but only £160 a week or £6k a year.
Most expensive seems to be Bailey Point at £250 a week or £13k a year.
Mid range Dorchester at £8k to £11k a year.
Everything is a cost to parents now so is X worth 2X or not ?

Hi there,
Choosing the right accommodation is about balancing cost and comfort. When I meet with students at our Open Days, I encourage them to think about what's important for them in terms of living.
If you're happy with basic but good living conditions like the Student Village then go ahead with it. It is near Talbot Campus, it's quiet, comfortable and affordable. Also, as you mentioned, it is non-ensuite so if you wouldn't be happy with that then it might be worth considering other options.
However, if you know that you prefer more modern facilities and in some cases that might mean larger rooms as well (depends on which halls you look at), then it might be worth looking into the more expensive ones like the two that you mentioned.
I've lived in a few student accommodations including Bailey Point and I can definitely say I enjoyed my time there but equally now I live in a more mid-range accommodation and I am content with it as well. So, it would be good to reflect on what matters for you in terms of living situation, such as having a big bathroom, having fancier facilities, a big bed, or just a comfortable space.
Remember that you will spend an entire year living there and you should feel comfortable with whatever choice you make.
Please don't hesitate to check our website for more details and ask any questions 🙂
Best wishes,
Valeria.

Hi! A question about Bailey Point, how competitive is it when booking and when is the best time to book the accommodation? Does it have to be your firm, or can it be your insurance uni?