About
Aston University is a public university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England. Aston began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895, evolving into the UK's first college of advanced technology in 1956. Aston University received its royal charter from Queen Elizabeth II on 22 April 1966.
PBSA Demand
City-centre campus with a practical/business skew. Stronger for centre and Digbeth-adjacent stock than for Selly Oak product.
Campus catchment
well supplied- Students
- 18,605
- Nearby beds (~2 mi)
- 7,484
- Beds / 100 students
- 40.2
- Schemes tracked
- 12
More supplied catchment — about 40.2 tracked beds per 100 students within ~2 mi.
Operator concentration nearby
- 36%2,704 beds
- 19%1,431 beds
- 8%634 beds
- 8%596 beds
- City avg rent
- £140-£200/week
- City occupancy
- 94-97%
- City yield range
- 5.5-7.0%
Key Information
- Coat of arms
- City
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Student population (approx)
- 18,605
PBSA Near This University
12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 7,484 beds
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| Property | Beds | Distance | Operator | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Park | 2027 | < 0.1 mi | Unite Students | Birmingham |
| Aston Student Village | 487 | < 0.1 mi | — | Birmingham |
| Mary Sturge | 677 | < 0.1 mi | Unite Students | Birmingham |
| Lucas Studios | 301 | 0.2 mi | Njoy Student Living | Birmingham |
| Onyx | 512 | 0.2 mi | Prestige Student Living | Birmingham |
| Chamberlain Place | 543 | 0.2 mi | Prestige Student Living | Birmingham |
| Jennens Court | 596 | 0.2 mi | Now Students | Birmingham |
| Scape Birmingham | 500 | 0.2 mi | Scape | Birmingham |
| The Emporium | 634 | 0.3 mi | Hello Student | Birmingham |
| Volume Works | 376 | 0.4 mi | Prestige Student Living | Birmingham |
| Canalside | 541 | 0.4 mi | Homes for Students | Birmingham |
| Compass | 290 | 0.5 mi | Mezzino | Birmingham |
Contact
Email
[email protected]Website
www.aston.ac.ukContact
Email
[email protected]Website
www.aston.ac.uk