The Student Accommodation Data Engine

Powering the most complete view of the PBSA market.

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200k+

Verified reviews

770k+

PBSA beds

55k+

Tenancy types

457

Cities

Where data becomes insight

Our Data Engine is the powerhouse behind every insight we produce, combining over 4.3 billion data points into one consistent, trusted view of student living in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Live operational signals and long-term trends in supply, demand, and financial performance are integrated into a single standardised dataset—human-verified to ensure absolute accuracy, reliability, and depth.

It’s what makes our insights authoritative, actionable and difficult to rival.

Sourcing of data

Scale

4.3 billion+ data points

UK location

Coverage

UK and Europe

Academic year

Frequency

Updated every week

Sourcing of data

 

 

Scale

3.7 billion+ data points

UK location

Coverage

UK and Europe

Academic year

Frequency

Updated every week

Verified student reviews

Sentiment

Augmented by student experience signals

Lacking consistency and comparability

Consistency

Rigorously standardised 

Review moderation

Quality

Human-checked for accuracy

Verified student reviews

Sentiment

Augmented by student experience signals

Simpler and shorter processes

Consistency

Standardised via PropSet classification

Review moderation

Quality

Human-checked for accuracy
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The sources behind the data

Verified student reviews

 
Student input

Verified reviews and behavioural data from students, capturing sentiment, expectation and experiences across every building.

Verified student reviews

 
Student input

Verified reviews and behaviour data from students, capturing sentiment, expectation and experiences across every building.

Feeds from sector parties

 
Sector partners

Secure feeds from operators and owners with detailed information on properties, pricing, room types, incentives and availability.

Availability in buidlings

 
Sector partners

Secure feeds from operators and owners with detailed information on properties, pricing, room types, incentives and availability.

Licensing dataset

 
Manual & automated collection

Where feeds are unavailable or incomplete, in-house specialists gather, check and enhance data to maintain complete coverage and accuracy.

Licensing dataset

 
Manual & automated collection

Where feeds are unavailable or incomplete, in-house specialists gather, check and enhance data to maintain complete coverage and accuracy.

Third party sources

 
Third-party sources

Data is further validated through authoritative partners; HESA provides essential demographic and demand details, while comprehensive tracking monitors the latest supply and development trends.

Licensing

 
Third-party sources

Authoritative partners such as HESA enhance and validate our datasets further with details of demographics, supply and development trends.
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The sources behind the data

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Student input

Verified reviews and behaviour data from students, capturing sentiment, expectation and experiences across every building.

Feeds from sector parties

 

 

Sector partners

Secure feeds from operators and owners with detailed information on properties, pricing, room types, incentives and availability.

Licensing dataset

 

 

Manual & automated collection

Where feeds are unavailable or incomplete, in-house specialists gather, check and enhance data to maintain complete coverage and accuracy.

Third party sources

 

 

Third-party sources

Data is further validated through authoritative partners; HESA provides essential demographic and demand details, while comprehensive tracking monitors the latest supply and development trends.

PBSA coverage across the UK and Europe

“StudentCrowd data is the 100% complete, trusted benchmark for the sector’s leading investors, operators and advisors. By combining consistent, high-quality data with advanced analysis tools, we empower the market to make the most informed, data-driven decisions. We will continue our commitment to accuracy and data integrity as we expand into new geographies.”

PAUL HUMPHREYS, CEO

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One data engine. Two ways to access it.

The StudentCrowd Data Engine can be accessed in two formats, depending on how your team prefers to work with data.

The Insights Tool

 
For teams who want fast, visual analysis.

Interactive charts, tables and maps give teams an accessible way to explore markets, buildings and trends without having to process raw inputs.

Learn More About the Insights Tool →

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Raw Data

 
For teams who want direct access to the dataset.

Standardised, granular data is delivered via CSV or API for full analytical control, custom modelling and integration into your internal tools.

Explore our Raw Data →