A year ago
“The clothes take ages to dry in the washing machine, and there isn't a kettle either.”
Top-rated in Newcastle upon TyneNewcastle upon Tyne
Barker House
1 photo1 photo16 min walkUni 0.6 mi
Rated 4.18/5 by students across 40 verified reviews. 16 min walk to Northumbria University.
40Reviews
0.6 miTo campus
About Barker House
Barker House is a 134-bed accommodation in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is operated by Homes for Students Ltd.
40 verified student reviews currently contribute to this page. Find it at Shield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XR.
4.18Overall rating40 verified reviews
Newcastle upon TyneCityGB
134BedsCapacity
What students think about
Barker House
Real reviews from who've stayed here.
Based on 40 verified student reviews
A year ago
“I wanted a kettle in the shared kitchen. The landlord doesn’t supply one.”
2 years ago
“I wish there were more communication between the students.”
3 years ago
“I think there should be more social events to help people build stronger connections.”
4 years ago
“It’s right in the middle of town.”
A year ago
“Our hot water system is really unreliable. At some point every month, the water turns cold for a few days, and it’s supposed to work properly.”
2 years ago
“The elevator has been acting up, and we sometimes don’t get hot water.”
3 years ago
“Better flatmates overall, and the people in the flat are much quieter too. The door also doesn’t make as much noise.”
4 years ago
“Fast response when problems came up. Suggestion: add a complaint box.”
4 years ago
“Take the carpet off the floor since it’s not really clean. You also need a vacuum cleaner for it, and not every student has one all the time.”
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Where is Barker House located?
Barker House is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XR, around a 16 min walk from the nearest campus and approximately 0.6 mi away.
PostcodeNE2 1XR
Travel times
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BusNorthumbria UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne campus
16 mins
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