- Percentage of First Year Students in Halls:
- 100%
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- Accommodation Details:
- There is a range of accommodation that differs greatly from site to site. Maritime Greenwich, the university's main campus and focus for activity is pretty stunning. The uni occupies some of the buildings in a world heritage site with loads of fine architecture. Some of the most expensive but also most impressive accommodation is to found in the McMillan Student village (completed in 2004), just a short walk from the Greenwich campus there is a selection of study bedrooms and studio appartments, all of the rooms have network at internet access. Sadly their newness and location is reflected in the staggering price of £100 per week or £133 for a self contained studio flat!(Binnie Court, Cutty Sark and Devonport House offer cheaper and nice places to live and all all reasonably close to the Greenwich campus) All the halls are self-catered.
Avery Hill has student flats with between 4 and 9 sharing. Around half of these rooms are en-suite. You might be better off opting for a more expensive option of en-suite if that sort of thing bothers you.
Medway has its own halls which are pretty much new and en-suite. It seems unfortunate that all the traditional, corridor-style halls have been got rid of as these provide the most sociable environment. Flats are OK but don't give the best uni experience. Having said that everyone is in the same boat as this is the only option so it shouldn't be a problem.
When looking for something in the local area there is plenty of choice. Eltham and Charlton are OK, Woolwich and Plumstead are passable, Blackheath is very pleasant but you will pay the premium. Avoid Thamesmead unless you are a gangster with a sizeable operation and plenty of loyal heavies.
Meday is quite countryfied and quiet, great for some, death for others. If you are applying for or end up going to Greenwich through clearing, as many do, make sure you take some time to find out which site you will be at, it makes a big difference and is well worth half an hour of your time and a quick call to the university or Students' Union. They also provide a decent accomodation service which can draw up contracts between landlords and students and is quite helpful when looking for accommodation.
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- Accommodation Prices:
- Depending on halls £70-100.
Local area - £55 - 90 per week. (This won't include bills)
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- Local Area:
- Hmmm tough one this. Avery Hill has no real community so students tend to stick to the campus and SU bars. Maritime Greenwich is a bit more lively, there is a fantasic Market every Sunday that is very popular, selling clothes and 'nice' junk. Numerous cafes and restaurants provide a varied range of food and Weatherspoons attracts a lot of attention due to its prices. Other top pubs are The Gypsy Moth, The Trafalgar and St Christophers Inn. The union is quite competitive with the local area and refuses to roll over and die in the face of competition from London. Don't expect greatness though.
Apparently The Venue at New Cross is a popular venue for late night entertainment. Medway is pretty nice and has a few decent pubs and bars, as well as nightclubs such as Zens and Amadeus, but these won't satisfy the hardened clubber.
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