Lucia Foster Welch is a budget friendly student residence at Royal Crescent Road, Southampton SO14 3ZP, set between Ocean Village Marina and the city centre. It is run by Every Student and is listed as a private partner hall of the University of Southampton, which makes it a familiar choice for first year students and anyone who wants a sociable home without a heavy rent bill. Rooms are non-en-suite, bills are largely covered by the weekly rent, and prices on Acolyte Living start from £94 per week. If you want somewhere practical, friendly and close to the water, this is a hall worth a proper look. The atmosphere is closer to a small student village than a quiet block, with residents sharing common areas and swapping tips on the best places in town.

Lucia Foster Welch is a budget friendly student residence at Royal Crescent Road, Southampton SO14 3ZP, set between Ocean Village Marina and the city centre. It is run by Every Student and is listed as a private partner hall of the University of Southampton, which makes it a familiar choice for first year students and anyone who wants a sociable home without a heavy rent bill. Rooms are non-en-suite, bills are largely covered by the weekly rent, and prices on Acolyte Living start from £94 per week. If you want somewhere practical, friendly and close to the water, this is a hall worth a proper look. The atmosphere is closer to a small student village than a quiet block, with residents sharing common areas and swapping tips on the best places in town.