Newcastle Uni accommodation

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Basically, any recommendations, for a 1st year?
And if DC had to go down the private route did it turn out ok.
Thanks.

Newcastle accommodation is a complete lottery. DD was lucky enough to be allocated Park View, which is right next to the medical school.

My dd graduated last year.

the one she hated they have now knocked down!
one of her friends had a room in a private hall and it was lovely!

she shared with friends in the second and third year in a flat in jesmond (student area) and loved it.

I'm interested in this too. We've booked a room privately in Newgate, but will try tomorrow via the uni portal. DC is keen to be with other Uni of Newcastle students, and is worried he won't get that at Newgate. Everything I've read suggests it's unlikely anything good will be available tomorrow. Would love to hear views on Newgate and experiences of the uni accom application process for insurance/clearing students.

My ds lived in Windsor Terrace in Year 1. He loved it

My son who has just graduated was at Maris House and loved it. He moved into private rented for the next two years. Maris House was his first choice and that’s what he got. It’s on the same site as Park View.

Castle Leazes was grim. One of DD's friends was there but she managed to get a room in Park View after someone dropped out.

Yes, it was castle Leazes she hated.

she actually thought about going and celebrating when they knocked it down!