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Universities close to Didsbury
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Royal Northern College of Music
The Royal Northern College of Music was born from a merger between the Royal Manchester College of Music and Northern School of Music. It’s home to 900 students from over 60 countries, specialising in training students for careers in music - both on and offstage. Located one mile south of Manchester city centre, StuRents has lots of conveniently-located options for student rentals in Manchester.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Boasting an award-winning, environmentally friendly Business School and Student Hub, The Manchester Metropolitan University has around 40,000 students and campuses in Birley and All Saints. It’s also ranked as the number one sustainable university in the UK. Our range of student houses in Manchester are well-suited for those studying at The Manchester Metropolitan University.
The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is ranked 27th in the world and 6th in the UK - according to the QS World University Rankings 2022. The university is a member of the Russell Group and is currently investing £1 billion into its campus and student facilities. Located on the south side of Manchester, the university’s two main areas are based around Oxford Road and Sackville Street.
University Academy 92 (UA92)
Specialising in business, digital, media and sport-related subjects, University Academy 92 offers an immersive educational experience that combines academic development with character development. It’s located in Old Trafford, Manchester and was founded by Lancaster University and the Manchester United Class of 92. The city’s great transport links mean that you can get to and from campus easily - wherever you live in Manchester. Browse our range of private student accommodation in Manchester to find the perfect rental for you.
Fletcher Moss Park
0.5km
ALDI
0.5km
Slug & Lettuce
0.5km
East Didsbury Station
0.9km
Makers Market
1.6km
Fletcher Moss Park
0.5km
ALDI
0.5km
Slug & Lettuce
0.5km
East Didsbury Station
0.9km
Makers Market
1.6km
About student living in Didsbury
Connectivity
Despite being positioned slightly further out from Manchester city centre, student houses in Didsbury are very well-connected. You can reach the University of Manchester by bus in less than half an hour, or jump on the train at East Didsbury and get into the centre of Manchester in just fifteen minutes.
Outdoors
Student accommodation in Didsbury is surrounded by green spaces and scenic walks. Soak in some nature at the Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens. Be sure not to miss the Rockery and the Heather Gardens while you’re there. Located in the heart of Didsbury, Didsbury Park is the perfect place for a game of football or to enjoy a coffee in the Pavillion Cafe. Or, take a stroll around the pond at Fog Lane Park to clear your head after a long day of lectures.
Food and Drink
Didsbury is packed with places to eat and drink, from cosy pubs to quirky cafes. Grab a pint at any of the ‘Didsbury Dozen’, including The Metropolitan, The Railway, and the Fletcher Moss. Or head to Wine and Wallop for a glass of wine in a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Didsbury also has no shortage of cafes to explore. Be sure to go for a coffee or a delicious brunch at Expo Lounge or Rustik Cafe Bar. if pizza is more your thing, don’t miss Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana or Proove. Student accommodation in Didsbury is surrounded by loads of great options.
Entertainment
If you don’t fancy heading into the centre of Manchester, there’s a lot to keep you entertained in Didsbury. Head to Parswood Entertainment Centre to watch a film at Cineworld or challenge your friends to a game of ten-pin bowling. If you’re a fan of cocktails and cheesy tunes, head to Slug and Lettuce for a night out, or even a bottomless brunch!
Shopping
With an ALDI, Tesco, Co-op, and Boots all within walking distance, it’s easy to pick up all your essentials when living in Didsbury student houses. You can also hunt for bargains at the charity shops, or head to the West Didsbury Makers Market on the last Sunday of every month to browse the selection of arts and crafts while enjoying some street food and music.
Student Housing
The wide range of student accommodation Didsbury has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are Didsbury student properties to suit every taste and budget, from shared student houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our Didsbury student housing and find your next home, today.
FAQs about student accommodation in Didsbury
Didsbury is a popular area amongst both students and young professionals. As a result, student houses in Didsbury tend to be highly sought after.
With plenty of independent cafes, traditional pubs, and delicious restaurants, Didsbury has a lot to offer its residents. With convenient transport links into the centre of Manchester, Didsbury is a great place to live.
Didsbury is an area in Greater Manchester, located to the south of the city centre.
According to recent crime statistics, Didsbury is one of the safest areas to live in Manchester. You should feel very secure living in Didsbury student accommodation.
As the area is considered so nice and there is so much to do, the cost of student houses in Didsbury is higher than in other areas of the city. Living in Didsbury will require some careful budgeting.
While there is a lot to do in Didsbury, the area is small enough to explore on foot.
Many student houses in Didsbury are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.
It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.
The majority of student accommodation in Didsbury can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.
Short-term student rentals in Didsbury are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Manchester.
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