Chart 2.1 : Number and proportion of beds in quality bands across university residential estates in the UK 36,155 163,897 106,835 18,871 0 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 175,000 200,000 225,000 250,000 275,000 300,000 325,000 350,000 Quality A – new, or nearly new, attractive accommodation that provides a level of finish and facilities over and above that seen generally across new PBSA. 33% 50% 11% 6% Quality B – modern, attractive accommodation that offers a level of finish and facilities expected within new PBSA. Quality C – accommodation that offers a functional minimum but may be in need of refurbishment or otherwise falls below the level expected within new PBSA. Quality D – accommodation that is legally habitable, but functionally poor, with refurbishment long overdue, or otherwise falls well below the basic level expected for PBSA. A Student First Group research report | April 2026 | Page 13