A quieter setting at our smaller West Downs campus
With New York-style architecture
West Downs Student Village
At our West Downs Student Village there is a mixture of ensuite and shared facility rooms and some one and two-bedroom family flats.
Self-catered with en-suite and shared bathroom options
Giving you more ways to save money while studying
You'll be living on the West Downs Quarter campus which is also home to our nursing, computing, business, and marketing courses. The West Downs Centre also has catering areas, a library, and multiple study areas.
✔ Unlimited internet access for study
✔ All utility bills included in price
✔ Contents insurance included in price
✔ Full kitchen facilities
✔ Out-of-hours pastoral care
✔ No application fee, deposit payment or guarantor required
✔ On-site launderette
✔ 24/7 support from on-site security team
✔ Regular cleaning of communal spaces
✔ Designated quiet areas
✔ Access via individual key
Location
Local Distances
⏱ 10-minute walk to the heart of the King Alfred Quarter
⏱ 0-minute walk to the West Downs Quarter
⏱ 20-minute walk to the city centre
⏱ 20-minute walk to Winchester railway station
Comparison of Accommodation Costs
| Hall | Room Type | Licence length (weeks) | Weekly cost | Weekly cost for 45 week licence* | Weekly cost for 47 week licence* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burma Road | Self-Catered - En-suite | 39 | £204.05 | £198.45 | £197.05 |
| Queens Road | Self-Catered - En-suite | 39 | £204.05 | £198.45 | £197.05 |
| Queens Road Premium | Self-Catered - En-suite - double bed | 39 | £213.50 | £207.90 | £206.50 |
| West Downs | Self-Catered - En-suite | 39 | £183.75 | £178.85 | £177.45 |
| West Downs Premium | Self-Catered - shared bathroom - double bed | 39 | £166.95 | £162.40 | £161.00 |
| West Downs Standard | Self-Catered - shared bathroom | 39 | £155.40 | £151.55 | £150.15 |
| St Elizabeths & Beech Glade | Catered - includes 10 meals per week - shared bathroom | 34** | £212.45 | N/A | N/A |
* For 45-week and 47-week licences, a reduced fee is applied to the weeks beyond the standard 39-week period, which is then averaged to establish a fixed weekly fee.
**34 weeks includes the Easter vacation period where students can stay in their room. There is also a 2 week Christmas Retainer fee applied to the total licence fee & students can leave their belongings within the room.
Catering packages
Detailed below are the Catering Package Fees for the 2025-26 academic year. Catering Packages are term time only and based on meals purchased Monday-Friday.
Catering Package 1
Cost per week: £55.10
Catering Package 2
Cost per week: £72.55
Catering Package 3
Cost per week: £95.90
The card holder may spend the allowance in any outlet throughout the week as required. Any remaining funds not spent during the week will be lost.
Starter pack costs for 2025-26
Prices below are based on the current cost of these packs which may increase. Confirmation of cost will be provided when students receive their room offer and amendments to orders can be made up to the point the student collects their key.
Bedding pack for single bed £40-45
What’s included: duvet, pillow & linen for single bed
Bedding pack for double bed £50-55
What’s included: duvet, pillow & linen for double bed
Kitchen pack £65-85
What’s included: cutlery, crockery, selection of pans and utensils
Contents insurance
We have partnered with student insurance provider Howdens to provide some cover for the contents in your room if you live in University Managed Accommodation (either on or off campus*).
You don’t need to do anything to action this cover, but we encourage you to ensure you fully understand the protection provided and check it is sufficient for your needs.
Apply for Housing
You will need your 7 digit Winchester Number to apply. We allocate on a ‘first applied, first allocated’ basis in date order, so we would strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Apply nowContact Student Housing Services
Get in touch with our housing team to discuss our accommodation options
Tel: +44 (0)1962 827533
Email: housing@winchester.ac.uk