Waterside Village

frequently asked questions

• Student Cribs Salford

  Student Cribs offer hugely popular student accommodation in Salford. No fees or deposit are charged. The University of Salford dating back to the 119th century Industrial Revolution, is less than two miles west of the city centre of Manchester, with Salford student houses offering great access to the historic city. After substantial investment in the early noughties, the university’s facilities have become world-class, attracting students drawn by the university’s proximity to British media giants on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal. With easy access to Manchester, the largest city in the North of England, students at the University of Salford enjoy the vibrant culture, rich history and vast entertainment options found in the city, when not sitting back and relaxing in their Salford student house. We highly advise booking viewings for Salford student houses in November or January, as this is when the most popular student accommodation close to the University of Salford is booked.

• Where to Look for Student Accommodation in Salford

  Many students at the University of Salford live in student houses within walking distance of the campus. All of our student accommodation in Salford is located very close to the campus, in addition to being a short walk to the Salford Shopping Centre, and only a fifteen-minute drive from the city centre.

• Top Tips for Finding Student Houses in Salford

  Students being looking for a student house in Salford in mid-November, with flats and rooms being booked all the way until April. There is a peak in January, when most of the popular student accommodation in Salford is booked, including our Salford Student Cribs.Our Student Cribs in Salford range from comfortable one-bedroom apartments, to two and three-bedroom Cribs, in addition to a number of larger four-bedroom student houses.

• Best Things For Students to Do In Salford

  When you are itching to get out of your Salford student house and explore, you will be spoilt for choice. Just West of Manchester city centre, students living and studying in Salford can enjoy all this busy and vibrant city has to offer. If arts and culture are your vice, you will love the Lowry with it’s varied calendar of exhibitions and theatre productions year-round. For a touch of comedy, the Comedy Store is a staple in the UK comedy circuit, hosting well-known comedians from around the country (and regularly further afield too). Satisfy your thirst for live music with the ever-popular Park Life festival, or head to great live music bars and clubs such as Gorilla, Deaf Institute and The Printworks on the weekend. Manchester also boasts several major venues that host top artists throughout the year, including Manchester Arena, Manchester Academy and the Apollo. Foodies will love the huge selection of cheap eats in Manchester for students, meaning you can enjoy great food from all regions of the globe on a student budget. Catching a match at Old Trafford or the Etihad make for an extremely memorable experience, as is an afternoon spent shopping and exploring the great cafes around Oldham Street and the Northern Quarter. Whatever your interests, you will always have something to explore outside of your Salford student house.