South East student housing:18 sites, 6,562 beds operating.

As of 20 October 2026, Real Assets tracks 18 student housing sites in South East, 5% of the 398 tracked in the United Kingdom. Beds: 6,562 beds operating (reported for 17 of 18 sites). Most sites: Unite Students (5), Homes for Students (3), Collegiate UK (2).

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18sites tracked in South East

5%of United Kingdom sites tracked

9named operators

6,562 bedsbeds operating

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How many student housing sites are in South East?

18 as of 20 October 2026, 5% of the 398 tracked in the United Kingdom. This is what we have recorded, not a full census.

Who has the most student housing sites in South East?

By sites tracked: Unite Students (5), Homes for Students (3), Collegiate UK (2).

How many beds is there in South East?

Beds: 6,562 beds operating (reported for 17 of 18 sites).

How does South East compare with other regions?

South East ranks number 9 of the 15 largest regions by sites tracked. The largest is Greater London with 73.

Where does the data come from?

Figures link to the page that published them. Publishers behind this market's data include Unite Students, iQ Student Accommodation, UniAcco, Student Roost, Accommodation for Students.

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