West Park Flats

Located centrally between the City Campus and Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, West Park Flats accommodates 140 students from the UK and around the world

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Great value for money, beautiful location and student parking

Accommodation for 140 students in 5-bed and 6-bed flats in a peaceful area of Perth road. 5 minutes’ drive or by bus, or 20 minutes’ walk, as well as private rooms with ensuite, shared kitchens and lounges, West Park also has a great Common Room with study areas and large screen TV. Regular cinema nights and other events are held free of charge for student residents. 

In your kitchen

Our spacious modern kitchens provide plenty of space for cooking, dining and socialising. They come furnished with:

  • Cooker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Two Fridge-freezers
  • Plenty of cupboards
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Mop & Bucket
  • Dining area
  • Living area

You'll need to bring

Plates, bowls, cutlery, pots and cooking utensils, dishcloth and cleaning materials.

You can get all of these things in local supermarkets, but your new flatmates might have already brought some item which they're happy to share. 

In your bedroom

Your en-suite bedroom has all the space and furniture you'll need. This includes:

  • Small double bed with mattress
  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Wardrobe
  • Wastepaper basket
  • Bookshelf
  • Mirror
  • Noticeboard
  • Wired internet connection (in addition to the superfast WiFi)

You'll need to bring 

Bedding: Sheets, pillows and duvets can easily be bought at supermarkets and department stores in Dundee, or you can bring them from home.

Alternatively, you can buy a bedding pack (with duvet, pillow, fitted sheet, pillowcase and duvet cover) from Sanctuary Students for £35.

Features and facilities

Laundry

Secure self-serve laundrette. £2.20 per wash, £1 per dry

Insurance

Limited Personal Contents Insurance included for residents

Bike storage

Lockable bike storage available at each site

Resident support

We have a team of staff and students available to help

Kitchen

Shared kitchen for five or six

Bathroom

All rooms are en-suite with a shower, toilet and wash hand basin

Utilities included

Your water and electric bills are included with the rent

Internet included

Free superfast WiFi in all flats

Parking

West Park has a limited number of permit spaces, with access via a gate. To buy a permit, please contact Sanctuary reception during Freshers' Week. Permits are sold on a first come, first serve basis

Accessibility

View detailed accessibility information at AccessAble

 

Location
  Walk Cycle Bus Distance
City Campus 23 min 6 min 12 Mins
[5] or [73]
1.2 miles / 1.9 km
Ninewells 32 mins 13 mins 12 Mins
[5] or [73]
1.5 miles / 2.4 km

Essentials and shopping

West Park Flats and West Park Villas are located in a residential area around one mile from the main campus and one and a half miles from Ninewells Hospital and Medical School.

  UP TO 15 MINS WALK

  • Spar
  • Sainsbury's Local
  • Boots
  • Perth Road Shopping (West)
  • Botanic Gardens

  UP TO 25 MINS WALK

  • City Campus
  • DUSA | The Union
  • DUSA Premier Shop
  • Nethergate and Perth Road (East) Bars / Restaurants

 UP TO 35 MINS WALK

  • Overgate Centre
  • Costa
  • Greggs
  • Starbucks
  • Tesco Extra
  • Nando's
  • Boots
  • New Look

Applying for University accommodation

You can apply for University Accommodation once you've firmly accepted your conditional or unconditional course offer as your first choice