Student accommodation in West Bridgford, Nottingham

West Bridgford offers its residents a vast array of entertainment, including bars, pubs, restaurants and shops. Home to well-renowned, major sports clubs and offering stunning views of the River Trent and the famous Trent Bridge, most residents are happy to call West Bridgford home.

With a strong community feel, plenty of green spaces and so much to do, West Bridgford is generally considered one of the nicest places to live in Nottinghamshire. The area attracts residents of all ages, including students, professionals and families.

According to recent crime statistics, West Bridgford is the second safest medium-sized town in Nottinghamshire.

There are West Bridgford student houses available to suit a range of budgets. However, West Bridgford does tend to be one of the more expensive areas of Nottingham.

With plenty of student housing in West Bridgford, the area attracts many student residents. Due to its proximity to Nottingham City Centre, students from Nottingham Trent University tend to live in West Bridgford.

West Bridgford is primarily known for its impressive sporting connections and facilities, including Trent Bridge, the third-oldest cricket Test Match ground in the world, and the City Ground, home to Nottingham Forest Football Club.

A lot of West Bridgford student accommodation is 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 West Bridgford 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 West Bridgford 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 Nottingham.