Accommodation in the second year
From around March, you should start thinking about securing accommodation for your second year. The Student Union has a housing event every year, usually in the second week of March, and this is an ideal 
starting point for your search. Most students will have to find private accommodation for themselves, and living in a student house in Norwich is one of the definitive experiences for UEA students.
Private Housing in Norwich
The most popular area for students is affectionately known as the Golden Triangle, which encompasses Earlham Road , Unthank Road and Colman Road (but also unofficially Dereham Road). Properties in this area benefit from great bus links, and residents can enjoy local pubs, shops and takeaways while also being within walking distance of both the University and the City.
There are several important differences between accommodation in the private sector and living in student residences:
- Most rooms are in houses which share bathroom facilities, although you will find some en-suite options. Rents vary, but the average is around £50-£60 per week exclusive of bills, depending on the size and condition of the rooms and the house. Be prepared to pay more for en-suite.
- Utilities are not usually included in the rent, and residents are responsible for dealing with utility providers. Some bed-sits and rooms with resident landlords come inclusive of utilities, and the rent for this type of accommodation is often lower too.
- You will have a different type of contract – a tenancy agreement – which usually runs for ten months, although some are twelve. When you sign a contract, there will probably be some initial costs such as agency fees or damage deposits.
Help with Private Housing
The Student Union Advice centre runs an excellent private housing advice service. They produce a free House Hunting guide, hold up-to-date listings of available accommodation (which you can also access on their website) and are happy to check contracts before you sign them. Look out for the Housing event, which is held every year around March time, when the first Housing List is published.
Want to stay in Residences?
If you are an undergraduate paying Overseas fees, you are guaranteed accommodation in residences for your whole course, provided you apply each year by the given deadline.
Applications for the next academic year are invited from around April time, and you will be required to sign a licence for your new room before the end of the academic year in June
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from any other category of returning student, due to limited availability. However, if you have restricted mobility, require personal support or have other special requirements, we may be able to offer accommodation in residences, provided that your application is supported by the Dean of Students’ Office.
