Greetham Street is a large, well-located Unite Students hall at Greetham Street, Portsmouth PO5 4FB, offering over 599 en-suite rooms and self-contained studios with all bills included, a 10-minute walk from the University of Portsmouth and just 3 minutes from Portsmouth and Southsea railway station. With a common room featuring stunning panoramic city views, a pool table, foosball, ping pong and dedicated study space, it is one of Portsmouth's most popular student buildings. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture and who Greetham Street suits.
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Greetham Street at a glance
| Item | Details |
| Address | Greetham Street, Portsmouth PO5 4FB |
| Operator | Unite Students |
| Rooms | 599+ (medium and large en-suites, plus studios) |
| Walk to University of Portsmouth | About 10 minutes |
| Walk to Portsmouth and Southsea station | About 3 minutes |
| Guide price | From about £160 per week |
| Bills | All-inclusive (gas, heating, water, electricity, Wi-Fi, contents insurance) |
| Contract | 40-week standard |
| Near | Guildhall Walk, Cascades Shopping Centre, Gunwharf Quays |
Greetham Street Portsmouth rooms and prices
Greetham Street offers en-suite rooms across medium and large sizes, as well as self-contained studios, with a few partly accessible studio options for inclusive living. En-suite rooms come with a double bed, study desk, under-bed storage, wardrobe, mirror, noticeboard and private bathroom (toilet, washbasin, shower), sharing a kitchen and living space with flatmates (typically 5-10 per flat). Studios are fully self-contained with a private kitchen. Rent starts from about £160 per week on a 40-week contract, all-inclusive of gas, heating, water, electricity, ultra-fast broadband, fast Wi-Fi and contents insurance, which Unite Students estimates saves around £27+ per week compared with paying utilities separately. A group-booking incentive (£250 voucher for groups of 4 or more) was available for 2026/27 until 31 July 2026. My tip: the 40-week contract is shorter than many private PBSA buildings (which often require 44-51 weeks), so compare the total annual cost, Greetham Street's shorter contract can work out cheaper overall.
How far is Greetham Street from the University of Portsmouth?
Greetham Street sits next to Portsmouth and Southsea railway station (a 3-minute walk), which connects to London Waterloo (about 1 hour 40 minutes) and across Hampshire. The University of Portsmouth Guildhall campus is a 10-minute walk, and Guildhall Walk (bars, restaurants, music venues) is just up the road. Cascades Shopping Centre, Gunwharf Quays (with its designer outlet stores) and Commercial Road are all within easy reach. Victoria Park is a 6-minute walk for green space. My tip: Greetham Street's position next to the station makes it one of the best-connected student buildings in Portsmouth, ideal for weekend trips and if you travel home by train.
Greetham Street Unite Students amenities
- Common room with panoramic city views, pool table, foosball, ping pong and TV
- Communal study space
- Outdoor social area
- Vending machines
- Bike storage
- Laundry and printing facilities
- 24/7 CCTV, fire system, secure access
- On-site service team and maintenance
- Contents insurance included
- My Unite App for building info and community
The honest picture
Greetham Street's strengths are its large capacity (599+ rooms, so a big, active community), its genuinely excellent location next to the station and 10 minutes from campus, its panoramic-view common room, and the shorter 40-week contract that can save money compared with longer private alternatives. Student reviews (116 on StudentCrowd) consistently praise the location and common areas. The honest counterpoint: as a large building with flats of 5-10 students, it can be busy and social, which suits outgoing students but may feel less intimate for those wanting a quieter setting. Always confirm your specific room tier and flat size before booking.
Who Greetham Street suits
Strong fit: University of Portsmouth students who want to walk to campus and live next to the station; students who want a big, social community with panoramic common-room views; those who value a shorter 40-week contract and Unite Students' all-inclusive billing.
Weaker fit: students who want a small, quiet building; those who prefer Southsea's more residential, seaside character to a city-centre setting.
Conclusion
Greetham Street is one of Portsmouth's most popular and well-connected student buildings, and for good reason: a panoramic common room, a 3-minute walk to the station, a 10-minute walk to campus, all-inclusive billing and a shorter 40-week contract combine into a genuinely strong proposition. If Portsmouth is your university, this should be on your shortlist.
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FAQs
Q: Where is Greetham Street in Portsmouth?
A: At Greetham Street, Portsmouth PO5 4FB, next to Portsmouth and Southsea railway station (3-minute walk) and about 10 minutes' walk from the University of Portsmouth Guildhall campus.
Q: How much is Greetham Street Portsmouth?
A: From about £160 per week on a 40-week contract, all-inclusive of gas, heating, water, electricity, Wi-Fi and contents insurance, saving around £27+ per week versus paying utilities separately.
Q: What room types does Greetham Street offer?
A: 599+ medium and large en-suite rooms sharing a kitchen with 5-10 flatmates, plus self-contained studios and partly accessible studio options.
Q: What amenities does Greetham Street have?
A: A panoramic-view common room with pool, foosball and ping pong, communal study space, outdoor social area, vending machines, bike storage, laundry, 24/7 security and contents insurance.
Q: How long is the Greetham Street contract?
A: The standard contract is 40 weeks, shorter than many private PBSA buildings (which often require 44-51 weeks), so compare the total annual cost when deciding.
Q: Is Greetham Street good for students?
A: Yes, with 116 positive StudentCrowd reviews praising the location, common areas and community. It suits students who want a big, social, well-connected building near both campus and the station.