STUDENTS would rather live near a supermarket than a pub, suggests research by landlord insurance provider Towergate.

Most undergraduates would prefer to live in the same property throughout their time at university, and a fast internet connection is just as desirable as a living room, the survey of 500 students across the UK found.

See https://www.towergateinsurance.co.uk/commercial-property-insurance/what-students-want-from-accommodation-in-2019