Staniforth House
Staniforth House is a popular student accommodation in Birmingham, providing contemporary living options in the heart of the city. With a capacity to accommodate 586 students, this residence offers a prime location that allows easy exploration of Birmingham's world-class shopping, vibrant culture, and exciting nightlife. Students can choose from a variety of room options at this student housing in Birmingham, providing flexibility to match their preferences and budget.
Living at Staniforth House in Birmingham offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the most dynamic cities in the UK. Birmingham has gained international recognition for its contributions, from introducing the renowned Balti curry to inspiring the popular TV series Peaky Blinders. Hosting the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games further puts the city in the spotlight. Birmingham is renowned for its exceptional universities, offering high-quality education, student-friendly housing, and a great standard of living.
Location:
Staniforth House student accommodation enjoys an ideal location for students, with BPP University and Aston University just a 10-minute walk away and University College Birmingham less than a 20-minute walk away. Additionally, the residence is conveniently situated near the bustling Birmingham city centre, where students can find a variety of eateries, stores, and cultural landmarks like Saint Philip's Cathedral and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The location also provides easy access to convenience stores for everyday necessities, as well as a vibrant café scene and exciting nightlife options.
Transportation:
Situated near the city centre, Birmingham offers a walkable environment for residents of Staniforth House accommodation. For those who prefer public transport, there are several convenient options available. The city's efficient bus network serves as a cost-effective transportation choice for students. Staniforth House benefits from excellent connectivity to the public transport system, with Price St bus station a mere 3-minute walk away and Tower St just an 11-minute walk away. Additionally, Birmingham Snow Hill train station can be reached within a short 13-minute walk, providing further accessibility for residents to explore the city and its surroundings.
Features:
Staniforth House Birmingham offers fully furnished rooms that cater to all student needs. Each room features a study desk and chair, ensuring a dedicated space for focused studying. There is ample storage for personal belongings and new purchases. The well-equipped bathrooms and kitchens come with essential amenities like mirrors, ovens, microwaves, and dustbins. What truly sets Staniforth House apart are its exceptional common areas. Inside, students can utilize the study room and enjoy the communal area with complimentary foosball and pool tables, comfortable couches, and armchairs. For leisurely activities, there is a movie room where residents can relax on bean bag chairs while indulging in popcorn. Outside, the patio offers ping pong tables, picnic tables, and deck chairs, while the rooftop garden provides a space to admire the city lights at night.
Room Types:
At Staniforth House in Birmingham, students have the flexibility to select from a variety of Birmingham accommodations, including private studios and en-suite-style rooms. The en-suite rooms vary in size, and each features a private attached bathroom. The studios are designed to cater to different preferences, offering both spacious premium sizes and more budget-friendly classic options. Each studio is designed for single occupancy and includes a private bathroom and modern kitchen facilities. Additionally, Staniforth House provides an Accessible Studio option to accommodate the needs of all students.
Key Locations:
Universities | Miles | Transportation | Miles | Places Of Interest | Miles |
Aston University - The Aston Triangle | 0.3 | Aston Train Station | 0.6 | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 0.4 |
Birmingham City University - City Centre Campus | 0.9 | Various Bus Stops along Staniforth Street and surrounding areas | Within 0.1 mile radius | Millennium Point | 0.5 |
University of Birmingham - Edgbaston Campus | 3.6 | Birmingham New Street Train Station | 1.0 | Aston University | 0.6 |
Newman University - Genners Lane Campus | 4.8 | Birmingham Airport | 9.5 | Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum | 0.7 |
University of Wolverhampton - City Campus | 15.7 | East Midlands Airport | 36.7 | Birmingham City University - City Centre Campus | 0.9 |
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Nearby Locations
- Bar: The Orange Tree, Revolution
- Entertainment: Curve Theatre, O2 Academy Leicester
- Restaurant: Turtle Bay, The Smoke Haus
- Shopping Centre: Highcross Leicester, Haymarket Shopping Centre
- Supermarket: Tesco, Sainsbury's
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Payments
Booking Fee: £250 to confirm your booking (Adjustable in your rent).
Instalment plan: 2, 4, or 8 installments, or make a full payment.
Guarantor: International Guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.
House Policies
International Cancellation Policy AY 24/25:
These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.
1. Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
2. After the Cooling Off Period - Once the Cooling Off Period has expired the Tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the tenancy unless they want to cancel with one of these 3 conditions:
- No Place No Pay: the provisions for No Place No Pay set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply, save that this option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
- No Visa No Pay:if the student doesn’t get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send us the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a student’s ATAS certificate application is rejected the student must send us the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Unite Students and must be sent to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded on to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
3. Replacement Tenants - the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply. Please note the point that Unite Students is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement Tenant that is suggested under this provision.
Passed the 31st August, the No Place No Pay and No Visa No Pay do not apply.
The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.
Staniforth House FAQs
Certainly, if your current room is still vacant, we would be delighted to extend your stay. Kindly get in touch with us, we will be pleased to facilitate this arrangement for you.
Parking is available at some of our properties, and students can reserve spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. The parking fee varies depending on the property.
For details on parking availability at your accommodation, refer to your property welcome guide. Locate your welcome guide here.
If there's a credit on your account, it will no longer be displayed on your account statement. However, if you have an upcoming future instalment (within the next 10 days), any previously shown credit on your account has now been utilized to offset the upcoming instalment. This means that the rent will be deducted, with the amount being reduced by the credit on your account.