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The staff here are so lovely, friendly and helpful. The location is amazing and it’s easy to fold out of bed into a lecture. There’s regularly free food and social events. There is also onsite parking which is useful for friends and family who come to visit.

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The staff here are so lovely, friendly and helpful. The location is amazing and it’s easy to fold out of bed into a lecture. There’s regularly free food and social events. There is also onsite parking which is useful for friends and family who come to visit.

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By member1185561
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This is only for girls
By member893740 On 26th October 23
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Hi, where is block M2, Room 1? Anyone. Know anything about this room please?
By member961899 On 24th August 21
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How many peoole share the kitchen.? Is there only females houses?
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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1093039 On 19th October 23 verified Verified student

The accommodation common room is very nice and open and it is always clean, the cinema room is also nice

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member486665 On 23rd May 23 verified Verified student

There was construction during the exam season and when we contacted oak brook park we were told to go to the common room (where I could still hear the noise) or to campus. Multiple times people came into my room and before on of my exams the drilling caused my desk to vibrate which made it so I couldn't study. They were also unhelpful in trying to resolve the issues.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1185561 On 2nd May 23 verified Verified student

The staff here are so lovely, friendly and helpful. The location is amazing and it’s easy to fold out of bed into a lecture. There’s regularly free food and social events. There is also onsite parking which is useful for friends and family who come to visit.

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member1085141 On 27th April 23 verified Verified student

The pictures online are very disingenuous. The accommodations are dingy and dark, bathrooms are very old. Lack of modernity. Personally for £161 a week, I am getting taken for a fool paying this much money.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1185115 On 27th April 23 verified Verified student

Comfortable accommodation, puts on great socials and events

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member985096 On 27th April 23 verified Verified student

Doesn't look anything like the pictures. It was really dirty when we first got here. It didn't look like it had been cleaned since the people before us. Maintenance come in constantly without knocking even though its an all girls flat. Amazing location though literally everything you could want is on your doorstep.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member485091 On 27th April 23 verified Verified student

Really nice, rooms could do with repaint and a few things touching up but overall pretty good.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1285090 On 27th April 23 verified Verified student

I have loved living here this year, the people and staff make you feel welcome and it’s a really nice environment :)

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member485089 On 27th April 23 verified Verified student

My room was not cleaned before I moved in as there was hair in the drain. Till now I have a plumbing issue that means my room smells really bad. Shower has build up of dirt. Maintain comes relatively quick. I live in a all girls accommodation and they moved a male in without telling us.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1085069 On 26th April 23 verified Verified student

Close to the university and fast WiFi.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member685014 On 26th April 23 verified Verified student

Very quaint and nice. Lots of free events with free food and that.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member685008 On 26th April 23 verified Verified student

Oak brook park is one of the best accommodation options at uob. Maintenance comes fast and the myunite workers are very friendly.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member684977 On 26th April 23 verified Verified student

Right next to the uni, lovely staff never had any problems

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member884926 On 25th April 23 verified Verified student

Although the staff is friendly and it is located close the university of birmingham, the service is incredibly poor. Unfortunately, if you rent a room at higher grounds it is going to be a struggle as the elevators are broken more often then not. This is very challenging as carrying laundry and groceries tend to be incredibly exhausting . It is necessary that the management finds a better solution to this than temporary fixes as the elevators have been broken 80% of the time I been living here.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1177847 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

Living in oak brook park has been one of the most social experiences of university so far. The common room is a great place to meet people.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member677842 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

Honestly probably the best accommodation due to facilities such as common room and the fact that there are ensuite rooms.They regularly have events which can help you meet great people and free food is always a bonus!

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1277835 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

It is an affordable place with decent facilities. However, they are not good at fixing windows and refuse to do so despite them being obliged to do so. Some of the carpets are a bit knackered but everything else has been good.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1077833 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

Fun accom with great facilities

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member577828 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

I think it’s in a very good location- close to the uni and to the shops with ample space in each room, very good value for money.

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member777827 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

receptions are nice, facilities are nice

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member977820 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

It was nice. The common room was good and social.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member877818 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

great location and has place to chill out with friends

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member777817 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

Overall, I am very satisfied with this accommodation . The common room is a great social space.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member477816 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

I’ve been here for 2 years and I’ve only had problems with cleanliness but everything else is good

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1277815 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

Generally decent and issues resolved quick but we entered our flat first day and it was dirty and when maintenance done can be mess left behind

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member677813 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

My experience in Oak Brook Park is generally what I expect for the price. The staff are friendly and the location is convenient

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member477812 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

A good place to stay..the location is good as it is near the univwrsity and and all the supermarkets are nearby

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member977811 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

The wifi should be upgraded cuz it doesn’t work sometimes

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1277810 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

best location of accommodation across the whole of University of Birmingham

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Reply from Oak Brook Park On 7th April 23

Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1377809 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

Great location, made lots of great friends

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Reply from Oak Brook Park On 7th April 23

Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member877808 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

i like it. super close to the uni and the staff are incredibly friendly.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member777805 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

Great place to live ........and really close to uni : )

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member677803 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

This accommodation is soo close to the university it makes my life soo much easier.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1377802 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

Ive made some good friends here and the common room is wicked

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member777799 On 9th February 23 verified Verified student

Good so far, met lots of great people and is very close to the uni

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Reply from Oak Brook Park On 7th April 23

Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1276279 On 27th January 23 verified Verified student

Very good location and quality, would definitely recommend to a friend. A couple times the internet didnt work properly for a week, but we were informed that it was during a process to upgrade it. Common room area is comfy with a good pool table, however the cinema room is a little empty and I wouldn’t choose to watch something in there. The chair in my room and sofa in living room are very comfy, though I have visited others with less comfy ones. Social events are common and fun, and those running them are extremely welcoming. There is a good process for maintenance and things like letters/parcels.

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Reply from Oak Brook Park On 30th January 23

Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member676169 On 26th January 23 verified Verified student

Pretty nice. Close to campus and all the lovey shops on bristol road. The laundry machines are a bit bad though. The washers don’t wash too well and the dryings even worse. Other than that it’s al good here.

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Reply from Oak Brook Park On 30th January 23

Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member876076 On 26th January 23 verified Verified student

I have really enjoyed staying in oak brook park- it’s a prime location and the rooms are a decent size. I just think there needs to be some updating and cleaning.

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Reply from Oak Brook Park On 30th January 23

Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member976042 On 25th January 23 verified Verified student

Very good setting and planning. Resident must be intentional to participate in events

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Reply from Oak Brook Park On 30th January 23

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member864871 On 13th December 21 verified Verified student

Oakbrook park is in a good location, a 1 minute walk from the university. I have also found that any problems I have had have been dealt with quickly, so I would recommend Oakbrook park.

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Reply from Oak Brook Park On 7th April 23

Student Review: 2.4 /5
By eggandbean On 13th September 20 verified Verified student

I lived in Block A Flat 1 and I had a problem with my shower leaking onto the carpet under my bed and in front of the wardrobe. there had obviously been a problem for about 4/5 years which previous tenants didn't report. My carpet was going mouldy and I ended up with severe tonsillitis. when I moved out I took the mattress out of the bed and underneath the bedframe was a thick coat of white mould on the carpet. With a dehumidifier it was just about liveable, but I always had a cold and my room always smelt disgusting. maintenance was carried out poorly. not everything can be fixed with a mastic gun!! these halls were built in 1999 and little has changed inside since. for the amount of money they charge compared to what you get, this place is a complete rip-off and to be honest it needs knocking down. leakage and damp are a "common problem" - I was told this by reception staff!

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1242440 On 28th September 19 verified Verified student

NEGATIVES when I arrived my room had a pretty dirty floor and it smelt a bit musty. a few days in the smell is still here despite my attempts to use neutradol and febreeze to combat the smell. theres a patch of black mold on my bathroom ceiling which is very small but noticable. bathroom ventilation is very poor - I have to use kitchen roll on the floor after I shower because it gets so wet. the shower is a lottery between third degree burns and the ice age, and water pressure could be improved. my radiator is so old and smelt very dusty when I first turned it on. the kitchen was so sticky on literally every surface (how does a kettle get sticky?) but after a wipe down it was passable. fridge space is limited. the lock on my room door is quite temperamental. I'm also not sure if the smoke alarm in our kitchen works POSITIVES the location is excellent. my flatmates are lovely. the bed is comfy but firm. the accommodation is very secure. it's nice overall but could be improved.

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