The University of Bradford does not own or run any student accommodation. Its preferred provider is The Green student village, a short walk from campus, and Unipol Student Housing is the university’s fallback for students The Green cannot house. This guide explains how each works, what costs the sources give, and what to check before you book.
Details come from the University of Bradford’s accommodation pages and Unipol’s Bradford page, checked on 20 October 2026. The Green’s weekly prices and contract lengths are not stated on the university’s page, so confirm them with the provider before you pay.
The Green student village
| Option | Layout | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | Six en-suite bedrooms per apartment, with a shared kitchen, dining and living area | For students who want more privacy |
| Townhouses | Blocks of 12 bedrooms, with an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area and access to a patio or garden | The cheaper option; two students share a shower room |
- Bedrooms: each has a three-quarter bed, a desk study area and a wardrobe.
- Included: high-speed Wi-Fi, an on-site launderette, a fully fitted kitchen, insurance for room contents and personal items, 24-hour security, CCTV and fob access.
- Support: a student lounge and on-site student wardens.
- Distances: a 4-minute walk to the JB Priestley Library, 5 minutes to the Students’ Union, 3 minutes to a local grocery shop and 12 minutes to Bradford city centre.
- Who can apply: all year groups, including postgraduate and PhD students.
How to book The Green
- Apply online through the Homes for Students website, as early as possible.
- Accept the offer you receive by email.
- Pay the £50 deposit, which is fully refundable if your place at the university is rejected.
- Respond to any further information requests from The Green.
You can ask for female-only or first-years-only housing by contacting The Green on 0330 127 8471 or at thegreen@wearehomesforstudents.com. The page does not mention a place guarantee or guidance for international students, so ask before assuming either.
What Bradford student housing costs
Bradford is one of the cheaper student cities. The university cites StudentCrowd’s 2026 ranking, which puts Bradford first in the UK for affordability, with an average of £100 a week. That is a city-wide average, not a price for The Green or any university service.
Unipol’s Bradford page, written for students starting in January 2026, gives these average rents for its listed options:
| Type | Average rent per person per week |
|---|---|
| Shared housing, bills not included | £67 to £75 |
| With bills included | £85 to £189 |
Unipol and private housing
Unipol is a charity that helps students find accommodation. Its accredited properties are private shared houses that it says are checked and verified against the Unipol Accreditation Code, and it runs a noticeboard where students can post rooms and find housemates. Its listed options are not suitable for families. At the time of writing, Unipol said Bradford had good availability in student halls and advised international students to apply for a room before leaving home.
I have not listed individual private landlords or ranked neighbourhoods, because I could not verify prices, availability or area details against reliable sources. If you rent privately, view the property or a verified video tour, ask for the landlord’s licence details where required, check the tenancy agreement with the Students’ Union or Citizens Advice, and never pay before you have a written contract. For other Yorkshire cities, see our guides to Leeds, Sheffield and Hull, or browse all student accommodation in the United Kingdom.
FAQs about student accommodation in Bradford
Does the University of Bradford have its own halls?
No. The university does not own or operate student accommodation. It works with The Green as its preferred provider.
How much is the deposit at The Green?
£50 to secure a room, fully refundable if your place at the university is rejected.
How far is The Green from campus?
The page gives no single campus distance, but lists 4 minutes’ walk to the JB Priestley Library and 5 minutes to the Students’ Union.
What is the average student rent in Bradford?
About £100 a week city-wide, according to StudentCrowd’s 2026 ranking cited by the university. Unipol lists £67 to £75 without bills and £85 to £189 with bills for its options.
Is there a place guarantee?
The pages I checked do not state one, so contact The Green or the university before relying on it.
Sources
- University of Bradford: accommodation
- University of Bradford: The Green
- Unipol: student housing in Bradford
All checked 20 October 2026.
