7 months ago
“The communal areas aren’t cleaned every week like they’re meant to be. Sometimes it just doesn’t happen.”
Top-rated in ColchesterColchester
The Poplars
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Rated 4.18/5 by students across 49 verified reviews. 5 min walk to University of Essex.
49Reviews
0.2 miTo campus
About The Poplars
The Poplars is a 218-bed accommodation in Colchester. It is operated by Essex (University of).
49 verified student reviews currently contribute to this page. Find it at University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ.
4.18Overall rating49 verified reviews
ColchesterCityGB
218BedsCapacity
What students think about
The Poplars
Real reviews from who've stayed here.
Based on 49 verified student reviews
7 months ago
“As an international student, I find the price to be a bit on the pricey side.”
10 months ago
“The move-in information packs should include more details about the studios, like what you’re supposed to do with food waste and how the vacuums work.”
10 months ago
“It would be really nice if the rent was lower.”
A year ago
“the bathroom could be a little better”
7 months ago
“So the doors don’t bang so loudly. And to have thicker walls to cut down on the noise.”
10 months ago
“Another sink, because sharing with 12 people and having only one sink just isn’t enough.”
10 months ago
“More space for each person, or maybe some additional shelving.”
A year ago
“I think the bins should be clearly labelled, so we all know exactly where to toss our rubbish.”
2 years ago
“the welcoming atmosphere and how friendly the staff were”
Showing 10 of 21 written reviews.
Where is The Poplars located?
The Poplars is located in Colchester, CO4 3SQ, around a 5 min walk from the nearest campus and approximately 0.2 mi away.
PostcodeCO4 3SQ
Travel times
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