Please follow link to take part in the Homes Fit for Study survery which is being carried out by SOS!UK (targeted toward students living in the private sector whilst they study)
https://sos-uk.org/research/homes-fit-for-study/
2023 research
With funding and in partnership with Universities UK, we’ve updated our research with an in-depth look into student experiences of the private rented sector, and in particular their experiences with energy. A sample of just over 800 students told us about their experiences, during a time of national energy and cost of living crises. Here are some of the key findings in more detail:
- 61% are satisfied or very satisfied with their current accommodation
- 54% have experienced damp or mould on walls or ceilings in their current accommodation
- 57% have experienced condensation in their current accommodation
- 49% say their accommodation is poorly insulated / draughty
- 70% say they limit the length of time they have their heating on to save money on energy bills
- 12% have been unable to pay their energy bills at the final reminder
- 59% say they have felt uncomfortably cold in their current accommodation
- 48% who say they’ve felt uncomfortably cold say it makes them feel anxious or depressed