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Student accommodation in Fratton, Portsmouth
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Universities close to Fratton
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University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is a well known public institution and one of four to receive the Gold award in the Government Teaching Excellence Framework. It’s home to over 25,000 students and ranked 88th in the UK and in the top 600 universities in the world as per The Times Higher Education World University rankings 2022.
Kingston Park
0.6km
The John Jacques
0.9km
24/7 Fitness
1.0km
Fratton Station
1.2km
Fratton Park
1.3km
Kingston Park
0.6km
The John Jacques
0.9km
24/7 Fitness
1.0km
Fratton Station
1.2km
Fratton Park
1.3km
About student living in Fratton
Connectivity
Fratton is a well-connected area in Portsmouth with its own train station, making it easy to get around the wider city. Many bus routes also run through the area, so it takes just fifteen minutes to get from student accommodation in Fratton to the city centre, and twenty-five minutes to get to the University of Portsmouth.
Outdoors
There are lots of pleasant green spaces close to student accommodation in Fratton, Portsmouth. Kingston Park is the perfect place to hang out with friends in the summer or play some sports, or you can head to Olinda Street Park for a relaxing stroll.
Food and Drink
If you’re a fan of pubs, student houses in Fratton are ideal for you. The John Jacques is the perfect place for an affordable pint, or you can enjoy live music while you drink at The Winchester Arms. With The Newcome Arms, The Shearer Arms, The Stag, and the Mermaid also in the area, you’ll be spoilt for choice when living in student housing in Fratton.
Entertainment
There’s lots to get stuck into in Fratton. If you’re feeling active, you can head to 24/7 Fitness to use their gym facilities or take a workout class. Or, you can watch live sport at Fratton Park. With a football stadium right around the corner, student accommodation in Fratton is perfect for sports lovers!
Shopping
When you live in student houses in Fratton, you can buy all your groceries and essentials from the Tesco, Co-op, or SPAR in the area. There are also lots of interesting independent shops for you to browse so you might find some hidden bargains.
Student Housing
The wide range of student accommodation Fratton has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are student lets in Fratton to suit every taste and budget, from shared houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our student housing in Fratton and find your next home, today.
FAQs about student accommodation in Fratton
As student accommodation in Fratton, Portsmouth, is conveniently located within commutable distance of the city centre and the University of Portsmouth, the area is popular with students.
Fratton is located to the west of Portsmouth city centre, close to Kingston.
Although there is some crime in the area, you should feel safe living in student houses in Fratton as long as you take sensible precautions like properly securing your property and walking with others at night.
Fratton is a great place to live with efficient transport links, plenty of green space, and lots of pubs to enjoy. As a result, student accommodation in Fratton is in high demand.
Fratton Park is home to Portsmouth Football Club.
Although students live in lots of different areas across Portsmouth, typically they will live in student accommodation in Fratton, Gunwharf Quays, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth city centre, and Southsea.
Many student houses in Fratton 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 Fratton 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 Fratton 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 Portsmouth.
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