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the campus or in a leafy suburb, to tickle your house hunting taste buds with swanky inner city bachelor pads, to Tyneside flats to


Victorian dwellings. When searching for your ideal


rental property stop and think how convenient the area is for shops and transports links. Whether you need to walk to


you picture yourself living there for the next year? Here’s an overview of what


you can expect in different areas:


Heaton Heaton is one of the most affordable and varied student areas. It possesses delightful green spaces, lovely Victorian terraces, and the city centre is still right on your door step. The number one bus runs


lectures or catch the 8am bus or if you want peace and quiet or noise in the early hours. And most importantly, can


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services such as a library. It’s pretty easy to see that


Heaton houses lots of students just by the number of estate agency boards but don’t be deterred, this doesn’t make the area less safe.


City Centre City Centre living means you’re right at the heart of all the hustle and bustle, close to campus and at the heart of Newcastle life. Renting private property can be a bit more expensive, but you’ll make an immediate save on travel costs as you certainly won’t need a 3am taxi on a Saturday night! Shops are right on your doorstep and you’ll not be more than a few steps away from a bar or restaurant either.


Sandyford Sandyford is a quiet, student- filled area interspersed with families and more mature residents.


from Coach Lane/Henderson Halls through Heaton to the City Centre every ten minutes, making both campus life and the buzz of town only a short walk or bus ride away. Heaton also offers lots of local shops, takeaways and


The major advantage of living in this area is that it is just one mile (1.5km) from the city centre University campus. Many large Victorian


residences and Tyneside flats cater for large or smaller groups of students wishing to live together. Pubs and bars are limited, but when you are so close to town it doesn't matter.


Quay. Students said – “There’s plenty of bus links and the area is going through major redevelopments to make


more attractive and accessible.”


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Gosforth & South Gosforth If you’re looking for value and don’t mind a 10 minute metro ride into the city centre, then Gosforth or South Gosforth could be for you. Gosforth lies about 3 miles away from campus to the North of Newcastle. It’s a predominately family


supply than in other areas, but it is leafy and within walking distance of everything you need.


Fenham Located to the west of Newcastle, a little bit further out than some of the more popular student areas, Fenham is an often forgotten gem when it comes to the housing search. The area is culturally vibrant


and local shops offer variety and affordability. Accommodation can be to the cheaper end of the market but you get far more


would in any other area. There are good bus services


than you Amenities are in shorter


into town but the universities are within walking distance, with most of the journey through parks and fields (just watch out for the cows!)


Gateshead Gateshead is a good compromise in terms of distance


affordability and standard of living. The area is up and coming with modern bars, cafes and restaurants. Property is affordable and


generally of a good standard. Bus routes are really good with the bus station offering links to the rest of the region and the Quay Link shuttle offering a service direct to


Dobson Street from Gateshead from campus,


orientated area with plenty of good schools, supermarkets and excellent bus and metro links. Here you’ll find a good mix of shops, pubs and even a swimming pool.


Jesmond


Jesmond is popular with young professionals and students alike making it probably Newcastle’s


student area. The area is alive with bars,


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bistros and even a supermarket. Private accommodation comes mainly in the form of converted flats or large Victorian houses. But for all this you pay a


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