Lafrowda

Lafrowda key facts

This state of the art eco residence has been redeveloped by our partners University Partnership Programme (UPP) and provides single standard, en-suite and studio accommodation. It is close to Cornwall House with its social activities and open air swimming pool, central campus is just moments away and the city centre a 15 minute walk or short cycle ride away.

The standard cluster flats (355 rooms in total) have communal kitchen/dining and bathroom facilities. Up to 12 residents share three toilets and three showers. 

The 816 en-suite rooms have a shared kitchen/diner in cluster flats of up to eight. 

Each of the 86 studios has an open-plan living space, workspace, en-suite shower and small kitchenette/diner.

The virtual tour of Birks Grange Village shows an example of en-suite and studio accommodation in a UPP property.

This residence is managed by UPP.

• Undergraduates, Erasmus/study abroad (48 standard rooms reserved) and postgraduates
• Blocks set aside for returning students - this includes all studios
• 40 week contract
• Five minute walk to centre of Streatham campus
• Internet access
• No aerial socket in en-suite and studio rooms - IPTV available
• Bike storage
• Adapted rooms
• Laundry facilities at Cornwall House
• Studio and en-suite rooms have underbed storage

Fees

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

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Room and bed size

Standard rooms have single beds (three feet wide). En-suite rooms have single beds (six feet 10 inches x two feet 11 inches). Studios have double beds (six feet 10 inches x four feet). The mattresses are seven inches (20cm) thick so fitted sheets are not recommended.

Standard rooms measure approximately 4290mm x 2440mm, En-suite rooms measure approximately 2756 x 5316 and studio rooms measure approximately 2806 x 5736. These measurements are a guide only.

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).