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Student accommodation in Plungington, Preston
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Universities close to Plungington
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The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
The University of Central Lancashire is a modern public university based in Preston. One of the largest in the UK in terms of student numbers, it’s home to around 38,000 students and staff. The main campus is located in the urban setting of the city centre and the institution is well known for its studies in Art, Fashion & Design, as well as Natural Sciences.
Kidukkachi Park
0.2km
Co-op
0.2km
Red Rose Bowl
0.4km
Moor Park
0.7km
University of Central Lancashire
0.9km
Kidukkachi Park
0.2km
Co-op
0.2km
Red Rose Bowl
0.4km
Moor Park
0.7km
University of Central Lancashire
0.9km
About student living in Plungington
Connectivity
Plungington is a well-connected area to the north of Preston city centre. Student accommodation in Plungington is just an eight-minute bus ride or a twelve-minute walk away from the University of Central Lancashire. It also takes just twenty minutes to walk into Preston city centre.
Outdoors
There are lots of large green spaces close to student houses in Plungington. Head to Moor Park to play sports on the football or tennis courts, or visit the observatory. Or, you can walk over to Kidukkachi Park to relax on the grass or hang out with friends in the summer.
Food and Drink
There are some great restaurants, pubs, and takeaway options close to Plungington student houses. Grab some delicious vegetarian bites from RK Dining or pick up a takeaway from Sunny Side Fusion Kitchen. You can also enjoy some classic British fish and chips after lectures from The West End Fish Bar.
Entertainment
You’ll rarely be short of things to do when you live in student accommodation in Plungington. Round up some friends and go bowling at the Red Rose Bowl arcade. You can also shoot some pool or enjoy a snooker match at the Stephen Hendry Snooker Club, or hit the gym at Reps MMA.
Shopping
When you live in student houses in Plungington, you can pick up your groceries and essentials from the local Co-op. There are also lots of convenience stores where you can pick up any last-minute bits. You can also browse the independent shops in the area for some interesting finds.
Student Housing
The wide range of student accommodation Plungington has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are student lets in Plungington to suit every taste and budget, from shared houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our student housing in Plungington and find your next home, today.
FAQs about student accommodation in Plungington
As Plungington student houses are within walking distance of The University of Central Lancashire, lots of students live in the area.
Plungington is an area in Fulwood, to the north of Preston city centre.
Plungington is a great place to live, with a convenient location near The University of Central Lancashire, efficient transport links, and lots of green spaces. As a result, student accommodation in Plungington is very popular.
Plungington does have some crime and anti-social behaviour. However, as long as you take sensible precautions like securing your property and walking with others at night, you should feel safe living in student houses in Plungington.
The University of Central Lancashire has eight halls of residence, six of which are on the Preston campus. Typically, students will live in halls for their first year before moving into private student houses in Plungington and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.
Typically, students in Preston tend to live in student accommodation in Plungington and the city centre.
Many student houses in Plungington 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 Plungington 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 Plungington 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 Preston.
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