Birks Grange Village

Birks Grange Village key facts

Birks Grange Village is a state of the art eco residence built by our partners University Partnership Programme (UPP) providing townhouse, en-suite and studio accommodation.

Townhouses have 12 bedrooms (156 in total) and a shared kitchen/diner on the ground floor. There are four bedrooms and two shower/toilet pods on each floor.

There are 286 single en-suite rooms with a shared kitchen/diner in cluster flats of up to eight rooms.

The 390 single studios are open-plan and include a double bed, workspace, en-suite bathroom (toilet, washbasin and shower) and small kitchenette/diner. Nine of these rooms are larger and  available to student couples.

Residents are able to use the facilities in the Birks Grange Village Central Block, which is a catered residence.

This residence is managed by UPP.

  • Undergraduates, Erasmus/study abroad, postgraduates and returners (blocks set aside for returners)
  • 40 week contract for townhouse, en-suite and studio rooms; 51 week contract for studio
  • 12 minute walk to centre of Streatham campus
  • Internet access
  • IPTV only - no aerial sockets provided
  • Bike storage
  • Laundry facilities available
  • Adapted rooms in en-suite and studio blocks
  • Underbed storage
  • Shop

Fees

See how the cost of this residence compares with other residences on our 2012/13 fees pages.

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Bed size

All standard and en-suite rooms have single beds (six feet 10 inches by two feet 11 inches). All studios have double beds (six feet 10 inches by four feet). The mattresses are seven inches (20 cm) thick so fitted sheets are not recommended.

What's in your room?

  • Bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, bookshelves, desk lamp or built-in lighting, noticeboard and waste bin.
  • High speed network/internet through either the University ResNet Service, or another broadband supplier in some of the smaller halls.
  • IPTV is available via your computer.
  • Shower, washbasin and toilet facilities in en-suite and studio rooms.

Emergency contact

Campus Security are available 24 hours a day seven days a week on 01392 723999 (internal 3999).

Since I live in Birks Grange Village for my first year, it is an unforgettable experience with all those my flatmates, therefore I would like to live in Birks in my coming year (Year 2's study).

Birks Grange Village (Self Catered) Resident 2011