If your child is preparing to go through UCAS Clearing, one of the best ways to support them is by helping them get ahead with student accommodation—before results day.
Accommodation options can fill up fast after Clearing opens, so doing a little prep now can make a big difference. That’s where Studentpad.co.uk comes in: a trusted, official platform used by over 100 UK and Irish universities to advertise verified student housing.
🏠 What is Studentpad?
Studentpad is the go-to site for students looking for safe, university-approved housing. Whether your child is going to a university in a smaller town or a major city like London, Studentpad has listings to suit a range of budgets and preferences.
➡️ If they’re heading to London, visit LondonStudentpad.co.uk to explore accommodation options in the capital.
✅ Help Them Get Ready Before Results Day
Even before they know exactly where they’ll be going, your child can take simple steps to prepare:
- Visit Studentpad.co.uk
- Find the university your child is most likely to attend and navigate to that university’s individual Studentpad site to view accommodation listings in that area.
- Create a free student account—this unlocks full property details, maps, and landlord contact info.
- Add favourite properties to their Hot List so they’re ready to act fast on results day.
- Use the Housemate Finder tool to connect with other students heading to the same university—great for sharing or forming a group.
👪 Why Parents Should Encourage This Now
Clearing is stressful for students, and the last thing anyone wants is a panic about where they’ll live. Getting a head start on accommodation means:
- More choice of properties
- A smoother transition into Uni life
- Less stress for both student and parent
Accommodation fills up fast after results are released—especially in busy university towns and cities. Having a shortlist of options ready, and even potential housemates, can take a lot of stress out of an already intense time.
If you are still looking for your Student and Post Grad accommodation head to the Studentpad search tools to find your university's accommodation search site to help you find your new student accommodation, then get searching for your off campus shared house, room, or apartment.
Post by Laura Walker (Marketing and Research Manager at The Pad Group)
