Durham

Cheap, simple but slightly repetitive nightlife. Small city so living anywhere is a good location. Accommodation is very expensive for what you get.

Nice to live close to friends and be able to walk anywhere but not the best nightlife still enjoy it all though

Food is okay, not much shopping, quite boring, not much to do, but accomodation is relatively cheap, transport is good, lots of free buses

Everything is very cheap lovely city with lots of very attractive historic monuenents but all the shops you need

A student city in close distance to Newcastle if you want a big night but on its own enough to focus on your degree without major distractions.

Durham is in the North. Now, this can be problematic for those used to the warmer climes of the South, but, is so close to some fantastic places: Edinburgh, Newcastle, and beautiful coastal areas!

Great value for money in Durham, for the size of the city, the nightlife is very good and good value for money too. It’s very handy that Newcastle is nearby but to be honest, everything that’s a necessity is easy to find in Durham itself

Mostly everything you need here. Loads of good food places both chain and independent. Not crazy expensive and everything is really close. Shopping is fine for what you need and Newcastle is only 15 minutes away. Haven't paid for transport in Durham at all yet which is fab. Only wish we had a Primark ):

Most things found in town and if not Newcastle is like 15 minutes away by train. All decent high street shops and both independent and chain restaurants for a good price. Everything really near by which is great because you don't need to pay for transport. It is easier if you are part of a Bailey college for distance. Clubs are all close too.