I'm a Staffs Uni graduate and lived in Stafford for a little over three years (as is the norm) and have had some negative experiences with accomodation there. Thankfully, the old flats in Highfields are now boarded up, so I won't cast judgement on the University owned accomodation. However, there is a distinct problem in Stafford with regards to the location of the University. You see, the Stafford campus is located at the far end of the town, just past the army base. This means two things: 1 if you're not careful you could live upto 6 miles away from the uni whilst still being in the boundaries of Stafford & 2 most of the nearby ...  Read the complete review

Accomodation in Stoke-on-Trent, the home of Staffordshire University, is very hit and miss. The university itself is situated in a district called Shelton which is, on the whole, a very run down area. This is 'student city' as most students live in this area. As a result there are a large number of properties available but as students outnumber available houses in this area a lot of the houses are not very well looked after by their respective owners as they know there will always be students in need of a place to live. Shelton has a higher than average crime rate but on the positive side has plenty of fast food restaurants and a very scenic and well kept park ...  Read the complete review

Dear All, My mates at uni have one of the top places to live possible. Unfortuanly it is slowly breaking up as they go back to there perspective homes. The gaff is a hip hop hive of activity. It buzzes with light and colour and fantastic things. It is used for regular drunkard activities...many a frijj fight has happened there. Also sparring mates are a plenty. its a top place! I would recommend anyone in Stafford staying there. Basically a wonderful enrgetic place which will live long and prosper...much like my gorgoues irish girlfriend Claire! ...  Read the complete review