36 Appendices Introduction Independence Thematic analysis Applicant Index Report 2026 Student living Student accommodation intentions are very similar to last year. As usual, university halls attract the most positive responses, followed by living at a parent or guardian’s home. 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% University halls 45% 50% 50 % 38 % 39 % 40 % 19 % 20 % 23 % 21 % 8 % 10 % 9 % 10 % 7 % 12 % 10 % 10 % 5 % 8 % 6 % 7 % 4 % 6 % 7 % 6 % 6 % 4 % 6 % 4 % 1 % 2 % 1 % 2 % Parents’ or guardians’ home Private halls Privately rented house or flat with other students I haven’t decided yet Privately rented house or flat NOT with other students Your own home which you own I don’t have a preference Figure 31: Student living intentions 2023-26 2024 2025 2026 2023 Belonging, equity and inclusion Back to contents