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3.8 / 5
3.8 / 5
1.9 mi from nearest campus View map
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1.9 mi from nearest campus View map
  • 33 mins
  • 7 mins
  • 12 mins

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Arrival was easy, although I feel sorry for those on 4th floor with no lifts, only some blocks have them. There is also limited parking due to the size of the car park, but trolleys were provided to move your stuff. The room was clean although smaller than the photos. I have heard stories of insect problems in other rooms however have not personally experienced this. Communal areas are great and are maintained well. The location is good for shops etc, however getting to uni has become a bit of a nightmare. I’ve opted to walk, since the 100 bus runs regularly but cannot accommodate all students, causing delays. For the most part, maintenance requests are dealt with quickly, but we had 3 days with no wifi, not Unite’s fault but inconvenient for students. There is also a lot of noise here. If you are facing the games pitch, you will hear people at all hours, and regularly have balls thrown at the windows. Walls are thin. Bring earplugs.

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By member6122723
On 30th October 24
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Most helpful review

Arrival was easy, although I feel sorry for those on 4th floor with no lifts, only some blocks have them. There is also limited parking due to the size of the car park, but trolleys were provided to move your stuff. The room was clean although smaller than the photos. I have heard stories of insect problems in other rooms however have not personally experienced this. Communal areas are great and are maintained well. The location is good for shops etc, however getting to uni has become a bit of a nightmare. I’ve opted to walk, since the 100 bus runs regularly but cannot accommodate all students, causing delays. For the most part, maintenance requests are dealt with quickly, but we had 3 days with no wifi, not Unite’s fault but inconvenient for students. There is also a lot of noise here. If you are facing the games pitch, you will hear people at all hours, and regularly have balls thrown at the windows. Walls are thin. Bring earplugs.

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By member6122723
On 30th October 24
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Is there storage under the beds?
By Tinalinaso999 On 11th September 24
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How can you commute from Parade Green to the Headington Campus? I've heard that the buses aren't really consistent
By member11112553 On 16th July 24
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How is the internet setup for each room?
By member6103227 On 7th March 24
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Is the hob an induction one?
By member861964 On 26th August 21
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Do the rooms have their own lock!
By member1050471 On 15th August 20
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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member6122723 On 30th October 24 verified Verified student

Arrival was easy, although I feel sorry for those on 4th floor with no lifts, only some blocks have them. There is also limited parking due to the size of the car park, but trolleys were provided to move your stuff. The room was clean although smaller than the photos. I have heard stories of insect problems in other rooms however have not personally experienced this. Communal areas are great and are maintained well. The location is good for shops etc, however getting to uni has become a bit of a nightmare. I’ve opted to walk, since the 100 bus runs regularly but cannot accommodate all students, causing delays. For the most part, maintenance requests are dealt with quickly, but we had 3 days with no wifi, not Unite’s fault but inconvenient for students. There is also a lot of noise here. If you are facing the games pitch, you will hear people at all hours, and regularly have balls thrown at the windows. Walls are thin. Bring earplugs.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By Member1917 On 26th October 24 verified Verified student

Reception do not follow up with problems and enquiries when asked, WiFi was also down for two days last weekend

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member9119440 On 14th October 24 verified Verified student

For Oxford Brookes University, this is one of the best accommodations available. Even though it's far from the campus, there is a regular bus, as well as a bus that runs in the evenings, that goes into town. The social spaces are great, and even though the rooms themselves aren't that big, there is plenty of storage space and a very modern ensuite. Even though it's on the more expensive side, it's worth it, and I would definitely recommend to all students studying at Brookes.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member5114803 On 14th September 24 verified Verified student

The price is absolutely extortionate and circuit laundry costs 3x the price compared to clive booth!!! The location is very difficult too and buses to uni in the morning are so difficult so very hard to get a job too! Otherwise the actual place is nice and modern with ok facilities. My room both times I lived here (could live back at clive because of refurb) wasn't clean so had to do myself but also wasn't the worst I have seen. Honestly not totally worth the price wouldn't come here again but social life here is fine. Chose clive instead tho honestly!!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1191773 On 30th September 23 verified Verified student

Parade green is class. Good location and great flats. But most importantly the staff that work here make it amazing. Specifically John. He is a legend so kind and caring and chatty. He is too funny and such a great worker

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1291607 On 26th September 23 verified Verified student

Aimar in reception was very helpful and friendly. Provided excellent costumer service and he is very good looking.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1391543 On 24th September 23 verified Verified student

Security guards are amazing , especially John and Naeem , and the leader .

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member691542 On 24th September 23 verified Verified student

I’ve had a pretty good experience in parade. Night Security team is very nice and helpful. Good customer service.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member991512 On 23rd September 23 verified Verified student

Parade is a great accom to live in i think? the staff a are very nice and welcoming especially John, Riz and Hatim! They have helped me a lot during my time here. H

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member591511 On 23rd September 23 verified Verified student

The staff are very nice , and very helpful

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member591510 On 23rd September 23 verified Verified student

It was a great experience. It wasn't as hard than I thought it would be.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1391479 On 21st September 23 verified Verified student

John is the GOAT at every possible situation available. Give that man a raise, he’s the only reason I came back for another year. P.S i have not been paid by John

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1291478 On 21st September 23 verified Verified student

John and Hatim are soooo helpful with everything they are the best and the kindest people EVER

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1191477 On 21st September 23 verified Verified student

i love parade green the staff is friendly and it is a lovely accommodation

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1388096 On 26th June 23 verified Verified student

The staff at Parade are really great and friendly and super helpful when you have an issue. The accommodation offers a lot for the value and it’s a great place to also meet and hang out with people!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1188042 On 24th June 23 verified Verified student

I have spent 2 years at Parade Green so far and have loved every minute. I was feeling nervous starting uni and moving away from home but Parade Green welcomed me and made it feel like home. The staff are so helpful and friendly!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member587473 On 12th June 23 verified Verified student

Staying at Parade has been a delight, what I have found to be the most comforting is the staff, in particular Amir whom has been a huge guide and help around Parade. I have been looking for a place to stay next academic year but struggled so much as I left it till the last minute and most rooms around the city were booked up. However, Amir took it upon himself to suggest several locations such as Dorset and Beech house, he also gave me a tour of both and I ended up booking at Beech house as a result of Amir’s help, time and effort. Truly wonderful and brilliant at his job!!

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member987255 On 6th June 23 verified Verified student

Lazy Maintenance Team, put in a request 3 months ago and window still not fixed (was broken when i moved in) wifi constantly cuts in and out, particularly at night time, sound proofing is awful: can literally hear other people’s alarms go off in the morning, water is a huge issue sometimes hot water is gone other times water is shut off completely for a few days, if you live close to the reception the main road is loud and you will struggle to sleep, door sometimes malfunctions and locks you out your own room, stove turns itself off as a safety measure because people dont know how to cook and cant oversee their food so good luck trying to leave anything to simmer, £3.70-4.80 each wash cycle Great reception team, good social spaces, looks modern with decent facilities Overall, overhyped accom, not what it seems, would not live here again, better off getting a house or if youre in first year cheney or clive is gonna be better

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1183870 On 9th April 23 verified Verified student

Clean and introverted, Great facilities.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member570578 On 3rd August 22 verified Verified student

although it hasn't been around long enough to get a reputation like clive booth or cheney, parade was great fun (800 people). It has amazing social spaces like cinema, roof terrace, games room, bbq area and a pitch, nice courtyards aswell as an entire floor of a block dedicated to study space. the rooms are not the biggest but well kept and comfy, lots of storage and has the benefit of an actual shower opposed to wet room. the kitchens are arguably the nicest out of all brookes accommodation; they are modern, comfy and a lot of them are quite large (the one shown in the brookes youtube tour is possibly the smallest kitchen at parade. the whole accommodation is well maintained and cleaned with helpful reception staff who collect all your mail and notify you when it arrives. Parade is a 5 min walk from aldi, homebase, costa and a gym group gym. the biggest downfall is possibly it's distance from campus and town centre. although both are a short bus ride away and rarely busses don't show.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member848310 On 16th May 20 verified Verified student

Close to headington but not great if your based further out like at wheatley. Modern space but rooms are quite small, communal areas are nice with things like the xbox in the games room. It is expensive but can't expect much less from one of the most expensive cities in the world.

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