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Vicarage Hill, Wrexham LL13 7HN, United Kingdom
5 mins walk to Central Wrexham
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Wrexham is a city in North Wales close to the English border, with around 138,848 residents, according to World Population Review. The city combines a compact centre with countryside, heritage sites, cafés, shops and a growing cultural scene. It is also well connected to Chester, Liverpool and other parts of North Wales by road, bus and rail.
The city has a student-focused atmosphere around Wrexham University, whose main Plas Coch campus is about a 10-minute walk from the city centre and five minutes from Wrexham General station.
Students can find student accommodation in Wrexham close to campus, shops, cafés and leisure facilities. Casita provides accommodation options for students who want to compare student housing in Wrexham.
Wrexham University is one of the UK’s youngest universities, having been established in 2008. Named after the Welsh scholar and historical figure Owain Glyndŵr, the university focuses on industry-led education and maintains links with employers including Airbus, Kellogg’s, JCB and the BBC. These industry connections help inform its courses and give students opportunities to develop skills relevant to the workplace.
More than 9,000 students study across the university’s campuses in Wrexham, St Asaph and Northop, with more than 85% studying at undergraduate level. The university offers courses in areas including animal science, art and design, business, computing, engineering, health and wellbeing, law, nursing, psychology, science, sports, media and games, and theatre and performing arts.
The university also has a strong connection with the local community. It owns the Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium, home to Wrexham AFC and the North Wales Crusaders, while its Sports Centre hosts sports clubs and other activities. Its events programme also includes live music, shows and comedy performances throughout the year.
Student accommodation in Wrexham options include en-suite rooms and private apartments, studios, and shared apartments. Prices vary according to room type, contract length and facilities, so students should compare student apartments in Wrexham.
Tip: For students seeking affordable student accommodation in Wrexham, checking whether bills and Wi-Fi are included can make comparing rents easier.
Wrexham generally has lower accommodation costs than many larger UK university cities, although prices vary by property and lifestyle. Numbeo shows the cost of living data, so students can predict their budget.
| Item | Monthly Cost (£) |
| Shared Room | £430 - £600 |
| En-suite Room | £520 - £750 |
| Studio Apartment | £700 - £950 |
| Premium Studio | £850 - £1,150+ |
| Item | Monthly Cost (£) |
| Fresh White 500 g Loaf of Bread | £0.75 - £4.00 |
| 1 kg of tomatoes | £1.00 - £3.70 |
| 1 kg of onions | £0.99 - £2.00 |
| 1 L Milk | £0.75 - £4.00 |
| 1 kg White Rice | £1.25 - £2.50 |
| 12 Eggs | £1.44 - £3.78 |
| 1 kg Local Cheese | £3.00 - £30.00 |
| 1 kg of chicken fillets | £4.00 - £12.00 |
| 1 kg of oranges | £1.00 - £3.00 |
| 1 kg of apple | £0.85 - £3.00 |
| Item | Monthly Cost (£) |
| Basic Utilities for 85 m² Apartment | £100 - £350 |
| Mobile Phone Plan | £8 - £50 |
| Item | Cost (£) |
| One-Way Ticket | £3.60 - £5.00 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass | £69.57 - £80 |
Prices may change according to the property, season, academic year and market conditions. Students should check the latest prices before booking accommodation or planning their monthly budget.
Wrexham has a network of local buses serving the city and surrounding communities, alongside rail connections to Chester, Shrewsbury, Cardiff and other destinations.
The city's main university campus is within walking distance of Wrexham General Station, making public transport useful for students living in student apartments in Wrexham.
Arriva operates numerous Wrexham services, including routes connecting the city with Chester, Mold, Oswestry and surrounding communities. Its current Wrexham fares include an adult day ticket at £5.60 and a four-week adult ticket at £59.50. Students can also purchase an Arriva Student academic year ticket for the Wales and North West network, currently listed at £570.
Transport for Wales operates services from Wrexham General, including routes towards Chester and Cardiff. Current timetables also provide connections towards Liverpool through the wider rail network.
Students who travel frequently by train can compare advance and off-peak fares and consider rail discount products where eligible. Transport for Wales also offers an Education Season Ticket for eligible younger students through participating educational institutions.
It's vital to get started on your search for affordable student housing in Wrexham as soon as you can. While Casita will assist you with the majority of the steps—including the kind of accommodation, the facilities offered, the location, and closeness to your university—careful research is still necessary to guarantee a simple booking experience.
You can start looking for housing between January and March, or ideally approximately six months before your admission if you are chosen for the September intake.
In Wrexham, the average cost per week for a single room in a student residence is about £120. Depending on the supplier, other accommodation options like studios or en-suite rooms could be more expensive. In Wrexham, student studios often cost more than an en-suite bathroom but less than an apartment.
In Wrexham, the average cost per week for a single room in a student residence is about £120. Depending on the supplier, other accommodation options like studios or en-suite rooms could be more expensive. In Wrexham, student studios often cost more than an en-suite bathroom but less than an apartment.
You have a variety of transactional options, including using your debit card or net banking, to make the payment. We can help you with the complete payment process with our own payment site at Casita.
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