Peel Park Quarter, Salford

Student Accommodation in Salford

Location.

Manchester and Salford are both lively and diverse cities, with people from all backgrounds coming to live and study. The city centres are within walking distance of Peel Park Quarter and can also be accessed easily on public transport.

Salford is home to MediaCityUK, a unique waterfront destination and one of the country’s leading digital and media hubs. The University of Salford is the only university to have a campus at MediaCityUK.

As well as being on the doorstep of Manchester’s shops, nightlife and entertainment, Salford has its own great selection of relaxed local pubs and bars to unwind in.

Greater Manchester is proud to be LGBTQI+ friendly. From The University of Salford’s support of their LGBTQI+ students to Manchester’s hugely popular Gay Village and its renowned annual Pride Parade Weekend.

There are some fantastic cultural destinations to visit in Greater Manchester, including the Manchester Museum, the People’s History Museum, the Museum of Science & Industry, and the Imperial War Museum North. The Salford Museum & Art Gallery and the Working-Class Movement Library can also be found on the University of Salford campus.

Salford is situated in the heart of Greater Manchester, just three km from its city centre.

The Village is operated in partnership with the University and is situated directly on the main campus, surrounded by the scenic Peel Park with its open green spaces. For those studying at the Frederick Road campus, you can get there by foot in just 15 minutes.

As a resident, you’ll have access to communal study spaces, cinema and games rooms, a multi-faith room, as well as laundry facilities and a free on-site gym.

Also, on your doorstep are many campus facilities, including the Clifford Whitworth library, University Support Services, Sports Centre, student store and the lively Students’ Union bar, Atmosphere.

Thanks to our free events programme, which runs throughout the academic year, you’ll make friends in no time. Hang out with your flatmates in your shared kitchen and lounge area and meet new neighbours in one of the Village’s many social spaces.

There are plenty of regular and direct buses to Manchester city centre, or you can walk it in 30 minutes. In addition, University of Salford students studying at MediaCityUK can take advantage of free travel on the dedicated bus service, which runs past the Village and onto Salford Quays.

Peel Park Quarter is the number one choice for first-year students studying at the University of Salford.

Village life.

It’s about living somewhere to have new experiences and, importantly, a place to create memories that will stay with you for years.

Village Life is our free programme of events and activities, hosted throughout the year to help you settle in and make new friends. As well as popular favourites such as BBQs, hot chocolate nights and pizza parties, each village hosts unique events, bespoke to its residents.

You can even run your own events too!

To find out what events are happening at this village, visit our events page.

Our village is your home, and we want to provide you with a place where you can live, learn, and grow.

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Your dedicated Village Team is here to ensure that you have the best experience whilst living with us. Whether you have questions, concerns or simply fancy a chat there’s always someone available to help - 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Customer service

Our dedicated team are there to ensure you remain safe and comfortable during your stay with us. They are passionate about resident experience, and work hard to build the strong village communities which we know you’ll grow to love. Should you experience any problems or have any questions, they will always be on hand to help.

Maintenance

The on-site team provide fast repairs and will get you back up and running should you encounter any problems. Their focus is to ensure the building remains safe and compliant and are your go-to people if you need help with any odd jobs in your flat.

Housekeepers

The high cleaning standards of our villages are maintained by a team of committed housekeepers. They ensure all public areas of the village are kept as hygienic as possible and are on-hand to resolve any issues that might arise.

Village Team.

Keeping you safe..

It’s important that you feel comfortable and supported when you choose to live with us.

Our friendly Village Teams are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year (including all UK Bank holidays). This is to ensure you always have someone to speak to should you need our help or support.

We regularly review and update our safety policies, in line with Government guidance, as well as relevant health authorities.

All our villages have CCTV installed, and access in and around the buildings is operated with a secure key card/fob system. In addition, all bedrooms can be locked with your access keys.

We know how important your belongings are to you.

We’ve partnered with Endsleigh, the No.1 student insurance provider, to provide you with contents insurance, completely free of charge. For more information on the contents that are covered, and how you can upgrade your cover, please visit my.endsleigh.co.uk.

We’re members of the ANUK National Code

We’re proud members of the ANUK National Code for Non-Educational Establishments, the model for ‘best practice’ in student accommodation.

Our rooms.

Silver Room

Silver Rooms have more floor space and a great bay window overlooking Peel Park or the main campus. This is on top of the same facilities that are available in the Bronze Rooms.

En-suite

14sqm

Small double bed

Desk and chair

Wardrobe

Underbed storage

Heating

Shared kitchen and lounge

Bronze Room

Bronze Rooms come with everything you need for a comfortable stay at a great price, including a small double bed, a private study area and plenty of storage, including a wardrobe.

En-suite

13.5sqm

Small double bed

Desk and chair

Wardrobe

Underbed storage

Heating

Shared kitchen and lounge

Gold Room

Featuring a larger private study area, more floor space and additional storage, our bigger Gold Rooms come with all the standard features of the Bronze Rooms plus a comfortable armchair.

En-suite

Large floor space - 16.5sqm

Small double bed

Desk and chair

Arm chair

Wardrobe

Underbed storage

Heating

Shared kitchen and lounge

Diamond Room

Platinum Room

Our Platinum Rooms come with even more floor space, plus you’ll be able to enjoy your bay window overlooking the green spaces of Peel Park.

En-suite

Large floor space - 17sqm

Small double bed

Desk and chair

Wardrobe

Underbed storage

Heating

Shared kitchen and lounge

If you’re looking for something even more spacious, our Diamond Room has the most floor space. It even includes a sofa bed which is perfect for relaxing or if you have guests.

En-suite

Large floor space - 20sqm

Sofa bed

Small double bed

Desk and chair

Wardrobe

Underbed storage

Heating

Shared kitchen and lounge