About
The University of Essex is a public research university in Essex, England. Established by royal charter in 1965, it is one of the original plate glass universities. The university comprises three campuses in the county, in Southend-on-Sea and Loughton with its primary campus in Wivenhoe Park, Colchester.
PBSA Demand
Campus catchment
balanced- Students
- 16,270
- Nearby beds (~2 mi)
- 1,851
- Beds / 100 students
- 11.4
- Schemes tracked
- 4
Balanced nearby stock — about 11.4 tracked beds per 100 students within ~2 mi.
Operator concentration nearby
- 55%1,012 beds
- 30%553 beds
- 15%286 beds
Key Information
- Coat of arms

- City
- Colchester
- Region
- Essex
- Student population (approx)
- 16,270
PBSA Near This University
4 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 1,851 beds
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| Property | Beds | Distance | Operator | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULiving Colchester | 553 | < 0.1 mi | Homes for Students | Colchester |
| Elmstead Place | 456 | 0.5 mi | CRM Students | Colchester |
| Enso | 556 | 0.8 mi | CRM Students | Colchester |
| Hythe Mills | 286 | 1.0 mi | MYS Student | Colchester |