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Panns Bank

Panns Bank is situated on the River Wear, opposite the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's. Accommodation is located over Hart Court and Douglas Court, and you can choose to opt for a river view. Address: Panns Bank, Hart Court/Douglas Court, Sunderland, SR1 1XS

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A bedroom at Panns Bank with a desk, chair and bed

Panns Bank is 0.7 miles from both City Campus and the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's. The nearest Metro station, Sunderland, is a ten-minute walk away.

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, there is a desk and tvPanns Bank dormer height bedroom
A bedroom with a single bed and desk area with tvPanns Bank standard bedroom
A bedroom area with a single bed, chest of drawers and deskPanns Bank refurbished bedroom
A small bathroom with shower, toilet and sinkPanns Bank refurbished bathroom
A seating area at Panns Bank with sofa chairs and a dining tablePanns Bank kitchen seating area
A kitchen area with long worktops and patio doorsPanns Bank kitchen
A kitchen area with white cupboards and ovenPanns Bank refurbished kitchen
A seating area with blue chairs and a dining tablePanns Bank refurbished kitchen and living area
A balcony area with patio doorPanns Bank balcony
A seating area with a grey sofa, yellow throw and a wall-mounted tvPanns Bank refurbished kitchen
A kitchen area with grey cupboards and a fridge freezerPanns Bank refurbished kitchen
A kitchen and dining area with a table and chairsPanns Bank refurbished kitchen

Prices

The amount of rent you’ll pay will vary depending on the type of accommodation you choose. You can see a full breakdown of costs in the table. The cost of rent covers your bills, so gas and electricity, water, internet, and personal possessions insurance are all included. You also won’t need to pay for council tax when you live in student accommodation.

Room typePrice per weekTotal cost (40-week contract)Total cost (50-week contract)
Dormer height£88£3,520£4,400
Loft style£94£3,760£4,700
Standard room£102£4,080£5,100
Standard river view£105£4,200£5,250
Premium dormer height£97£3,880£4,850
Premium loft style£103£4,120£5,150
Premium standard£111£4,440£5,550
Premium standard river view£114£4,560£5,700
Premium ensuite – standard£140£5,600£7,000
Premium ensuite – large£145£5,800£7,250
Family house – standard (2 adults and 2 children)£183NA£9,150
Family house – premium (2 adults and 2 children)£205NA£10,250

What's included?

  • Bills: Your bills are included in the cost of your rent, which means you won’t have to pay anything extra for gas and electricity, water, internet, or personal possessions insurance.
  • Internet connection: We understand the importance of having a fast and reliable internet connection, and we can guarantee 50 Mbps with unlimited downloads and uploads as standard in each bedroom.
  • Contents insurance: We offer contents insurance with Howden, the number one student insurance provider, as part of your accommodation package.
  • Catering facilities: All our student accommodation is self-catered, providing fully equipped kitchens.
  • Laundry facilities: Cashless, on-site laundry facilities.
  • Cleaning service: A weekly cleaning service for communal areas.
  • Car parking/transport: Free car parking and cycle storage facilities are available to all our residents. We offer free transport across each of our accommodation sites, keeping you well-connected with both campuses and the city centre. The Students’ Union provides a free shuttle bus service to students living in Panns Bank, operating to and from both our campuses. If you have a car or a motorbike, you'll need to register your car with parking services(opens in new tab).

What's in my room?

All rooms are furnished with the following:

  • Internet: Wi-Fi/hardwired (high-speed 50Mbps)
  • Desk and chair
  • Noticeboard
  • Single bed and bedside table
  • Wardrobe
  • Bookshelf
  • Washbasin and mirror.

Inside your flat you will find:

  • Toaster(s)
  • Microwave(s)
  • Kettle
  • Oven and hob
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Mop and bucket.

What support is available?

We care about your safety and wellbeing, which is why we offer 24/7 security at our accommodation, as well as onsite student support from our dedicated Residential Assistants. When you arrive, our Residential Assistants and the Students’ Union Welcome Team will be there to help you between 9am and 6pm. They can escort you to your accommodation, show you around, and help you with your bags.

If you have any extra requirements or additional needs that you'd like us to know about before you arrive, please state these on your accommodation application. Examples of requirements include:

  • A ground floor flat due to mobility issues
  • A larger bed due to your height
  • A fridge in your bedroom to contain medication
  • To share in a single culture flat due to religious purposes
  • To share with a single gender due to preference or religion.

For further information about our accommodation, contact the team on 0191 515 2943 or accommodation@sunderland.ac.uk.