[HDNG]IN COLLEGE:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]A2[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Self-catering: 40% [BULL] Cost: ú38(30wks)[ESTAT][PARA][BOLD]Availability:[EBOLD] Bearing in mind that there's a large number of mature students, many of whom live at home, the University is able to accommodate almost all other 1st years and about 25% of other students, but basically students should reckon on 2 years out. But not all University accommodation is on campus - some students are housed in town in flats and houses rented to students on a private basis. The campus accommodation is in halls, houses and flats in groups of between 5 and 12 rooms: some are [ITAL]very plush [EITAL]and new. 105 flats cater for families. 8% of rooms are shared and some ground floor groups of flats are men only. Between 6 and 12 people share kitchens, but there's always the eateries on campus. There are some segregated rooms for female Muslims.[PARA][BOLD]Car parking:[EBOLD] Permit needed [ITAL]and a car which can nip into small spaces quickly. Or a tank.[EITAL][HDNG]EXTERNALLY:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]A3[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Ave rent: ú42[ESTAT][PARA][BOLD]Availability:[EBOLD] [ITAL]It used to be hell trying to find affordable accommodation. Prices weren't much cheaper than outer London and were more scarce. Things have become easier [EITAL](a number of agencies now deal with students) [ITAL]although prices aren't any cheaper. The most hopeful spots for bedsits and shared houses are London Rd (near station and the best pubs), Lewes Rd/Elm Grove (good for Falmer), Seven Dials (near another station and the town centre) and Kempton (just cos it's nice). Hove is a bit far and Moulsecoomb is a bit rough.[EITAL][PARA][PARA][BOLD]Housing help:[EBOLD] The University lends a particular hand allotting students into the places they manage but also helps in the general home hunt, which is increasingly fraught. Several local agencies also make a quick buck getting in on the act.
