Student Accommodation in Shirley, Southampton
If you're looking for some accommodation that's slightly quieter than the typical student lifestyle, Shirley is perfect. Fantastic for retail and eateries, student houses in Shirley are never far from the high street, which is full of popular shops and cafés.
Home to Southampton Common, a large green space with lakes and woodland, Shirley is great for any outdoorsy type. There is a wide range of parks only a few minutes' walk away. The park is also home to Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre, so it's definitely worth a visit.
Shirley has great public transport links with both the University of Southampton and Solent University, which are only around a 30-minute bus ride away. Southampton's city centre isn't far, taking only around 15 minutes by public transport. You can easily get to Westquay shopping centre, which is perfect for a day out. If you're looking for other student areas, check out The Polygon or Portswood.
Student homes in Shirley tend to be hard to come by, so if you're looking for accommodation in the area, snap it up quickly. Most houses in the area are semi-detached or terraced homes, which are a great fit for big or mid-sized groups.
Why UniHomes?
UniHomes has a fantastic selection of student accommodation in Shirley, with a great variety of styles and sizes available. We have student homes on offer across Southampton, if you think you might be better suited elsewhere. All of the properties you see with UniHomes come with bills included, so there's no need to worry about your utilities, internet, or TV licence.