Student Accommodation Burnley

About Burnley

Burnley is one of the most beautiful towns and it is also the administrative center of the wider Borough of Burnley in Lancashire. As per the 2001 population report, the number has been recorded as 73,021. Burnley is around 34 km north of Manchester and 32 km East of Preston. The town is situated near the countryside to the south as well as east with the towns of Padiham and Brierfield to the West and North respectively. This place has a reputation of being a regional center of excellence for manufacturing and aerospace industries. University Living offers a wide ra nge of student accommodation in Burnley.

Student Accommodation in Burnley

Halls of residence: Halls of residence are offered by the university itself and these are located within the campus or near the campus. You will need to apply for a place in these halls of residence across the uni accommodation office. You can book halls of residence online.

Private halls of residence: These are similar to those which are offered by the university. the only difference is that these are managed privately. They are generally part of a UK-wide chain of purpose-built student accommodation. They somethings have different options too like studio flats.

Shared housing: When students are looking for budget-friendly student accommodation options in Burnley, shared housing is a common option. These are generally opted by second-year and third-year students.

Top Student Accommodations in Burnley

1. Penny Street

2. Urban Hub

3. Silk Mill

4. 99 Penny Street

5. Cable Street

Cost of Living in Burnley

To stay in a town like Burnley, you need to understand how much money you have to spend every time. To determine the cost of living, the student needs to consider the rent of private student accommodation in Burnley UK, transportation costs, miscellaneous costs, grocery, electricity, and more.

1. Inexpensive meal at a restaurant: £60

2. Milk (1 litre): £1.14 per pack

3. Loaf of fresh white bread: £1.30

4. One-way ticket: £2.70

5. Mobile phone monthly plan with calls: £12

6. Rent of Student Accommodation: Starts From £400/ month 

Student Travel in Burnley

1. Bus services: Burnley bus station was designed by Manchester-based Architects who won the UK Bus Award for Infrastructure in the year 2003. The main bus operator in Burnley is Burnley Bus Company. Other services offered are First West Yorkshire, Blackburn Bus Company, and Rosso. The X43 Witch Way Service runs from Burnley to Manchester using a fleet of double-decker buses.

2. Rail services: Rail services to and from Burnley are offered by Northern. The town is known to have four railway stations. A fifth station is located to the west of the town but inside the borough.

Tourist Attractions in Burnley

There are many tourist attractions in Burnley which can be visited from your Burnley student accommodation in your free time. Some of the best student accommodations are:

1. Local museums: In Burnley, there are two local museums which you can visit. The Visitor Center Museum of Local History and Queen Street Mill Textile Museum are really unique. Here you can read about the history of the city.

2. Large parks: There are many large parks across the town comprising Towneley Park which was a deer park for the 15th century Townneley Hall. There is a Queen's Park that hosts a summer season of brass band concerts every year. Thompson Park is known to have a boating lake and miniature railway. There are other parks too like Scott Park, Ightenhill Park, and Thursby Gardens.

3. Arcade: If you love to play some games, there here is a modern 24-lane ten-pin bowling center. In Burnley, you can find a multiplex cinema which was opened in the year 1995 and is operated by Reel Cinemas. The town’s theatre is named after its former use as a Mechanics Institute. here you can find some touring comedians and musical acts.

4. Nightlife: Those who look at happening nightlife, can find many major bars and nightclubs comprising of Panama’s, Genesis, Projekt, BB11, Koko’s, and many more. When in Burnley, the student can have complete fun.

Best Universities in Burnley

There are some of the best universities in Burnley which attract students from across the world. Here you can find some of the best accommodation in Burnley for students well-equipped with all the amenities and facilities. Some of the best universities in Burnley are:

1. Blessed Trinity RC Community College

2. Burnley High School

3. Sir John Thursby Community College

4. Unity College