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Shared Bathroom
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Aitken
0.6 mi from University of Birmingham - Edgbaston campus
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Aitken is a small and comfortable collection of blocks of flats that offer residents comfortable student living. Visit the website to find out more!
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member140983
3rd March 2025
Green location, beautiful room with own sink, 15-20 minutes from the university read more
member127590
18th December 2024
I loved aitken in my first year. I actually didn't know about it until later on but it has a very homely feel due to the two floors per flat. The shared kitchen space is a good size for the 6 of us and the bench adds to the social aspect. It is a little further from the uni campus however that means it is closer to the city centre so on a night out you can walk instead of getting a taxi. I would reccomend aitken and the vale reception and very quick at getting back to you about maintenance requests. read more
member121370
21st October 2024
I loved Aitken - definitely the hidden gem of the Vale! Newly refurbished bedrooms and bathrooms with a 2 story townhouse feel! The rooms have so much storage, and come with a sink in your room which gives you that extra home comfort if you don't vibe with your flatmates! Very little noise and was a perfect first year accommodation - especially for the price! read more
member83975
11th April 2023
Aitken is the hidden gem of the vale. From someone who’s stayed here for nearly the whole academic year it is great! The rooms are spacious, with a small double bed and sink which are super convenient. The desk has lots of space and the unserved storage means there is loads of space to store things. Each flat has 6 residents with an upstairs and downstairs bathroom. These are quite good from my experience and having a downstairs bedroom means you only share it with one other person anyway so it’s basically an en suite but bigger. It can get a little damp and dingy if you are in some of the bottom floor flats (experience from block B), so I would advise an upstairs flat if you visit and work out which one you like. In my experience Block B is great for social so make the most of chatting to people as there is no common space in Aitken. Overall, Aitken is fab and so are the people in it, you are also one of the closest to Broad street where all the nightlife is! read more
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Features of Aitken
This property offers a shared bathroom, self-catered, kitchens & social areas. Discover more!
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- Common Room
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Where is Aitken located?
Aitken has easy access to The Vale & is a short walk away from the Hub at Shackleton – the centre of village life, student bar, social spaces, Vale Infusion restaurant & local shops.
Postcode
B15 3SZTelephone
+44 (0)121 512 2158Travel times
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston campus
0.6 mi
10 mins
4 mins
8 mins
About Aitken
Located at the top of The Vale Village – University of Birmingham’s largest and most social student village – Aitken is well placed to help you get the most from student life. Nestled in leafy surroundings, you can benefit from being a short walk away from the Hub at Shackleton. This is the heart of village life, where you’ll find a student bar, study and social spaces, plus a restaurant and grocery store.
Home to 147 students, Aitken is the ideal place for you if you'd prefer to live with a smaller group of people. Here you'll find twenty-three flats, all with spacious and modern bedrooms. For your convenience, each bedroom comes equipped with its own vanity area, bed, study area, and storage. You'll share a bathroom and kitchen with your flatmates.
Although each flat is self-catered, you can upgrade to the University’s catered package, Student Living Plus, at any point during the academic year. Each week you’ll have credit to spend at over 20 food and drink outlets on campus, including the award-winning Vale Infusion, which is just moments away from Aitken.
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Y'a-t-il une laverie dans la résidence ? Qui se charge du ménage des espaces communs et de la chambre ? Est-ce que le linge de lit et de toilette sont fournis ?
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