Preston named as one of the best places for Freshers Week
As Freshers Week is firmly underway for most universities across the UK, many will be eager to know where the best place for a night out is.
The security experts at Get Licensed have looked into the number of pubs, bars and clubs, the cost of a pint, the cost of a taxi, the safety sentiment for people in the city and the safety index score of the UK’s most populated university cities to reveal Britain’s Best and Worst University Night Out.
Preston has been named one of the UK's university cities with the most bars and clubs, great for those looking for a wide variety of destinations.
However, when it comes to quality, 81 per cent of these bars and clubs are rated 3* and above, 31st in the ranks.
Going clubbing with your mates and meeting new people is one of the key aspects of the university experience, so a wide array of clubs and bars is ideal for students.
Plymouth takes the top spot, with 62 bars and clubs per 100,000 of the city’s population.
Preston follows in second with a total of 50 bars and clubs per 100,000 residents.
The city also has one of the highest proportion of pubs than any other UK city, with a total of 162 per 100,000 people.
The research also revealed that Durham can be crowned the best university area for a night out.
The city ranks highly across the board, particularly regarding safety, ranking first for the four factors concerning well-being.
It also has the second-highest percentage of bars and clubs rated three stars or above at 95 per cent.
Shahzad Ali, CEO and Security Expert at Get Licensed advised on staying safe on a night out: “With Freshers Week approaching, university students will be looking forward to going on nights out, making new friends, and getting used to their new home town.
“However, they must know how best to stay safe during this excitement. Before going out, make sure your phone is fully charged and that you have the contact details of others in your group, this way you can get in touch with one another if you get split up.
“It can also be good to take a group photo before heading out, especially for those who have only just met - this way you can help recognise each other and the outfits you’re all wearing if anyone gets lost.”
You can find the full findings HERE.