Birmingham students spend the most on booze

University students in Birmingham spend more on alcohol than in any other city in the UK, according to a recent survey.

The study, which was carried out by shopping website My Voucher Codes, polled 2,115, 18-year-old university students from all over the UK about their spending habits.

The survey found that students in the UK’s second city spend, on average, a whopping £68 per person, each week on bar drinks.

Second on the list was Manchester, where students spend an average of £63.23 on drinks and third was London, with a £61.10 per week spend.

The study also asked students to estimate how many times a week they go out socialising at university, in an average term. The answers revealed that students in the UK go out an average of 4.2 times per week whilst at university; compared to just 1.7 times per week when back at home during the holidays.

Mark Pearson, chairman of MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, said: “We’re all aware of the heavy partying that goes on at universities across the UK, but it’s important for students to try and keep things under control financially, especially when it’s your first year at university.

“Students obviously want to have a good time, but making sure you spend within your limits is vital. Alcohol clearly isn’t cheap, but it doesn’t look like that stops many from dedicating a large chunk of their weekly budget to it next week.

“Just ensure it’s not affecting your studies; whilst it may be fun at the time, in the long run there is plenty of time for nights out when you’ve graduated.”

The UK’s top booze-buying student towns and cities

1. Birmingham – £68
2. Manchester – £63.23
3. London – £61.10
4. Plymouth – £52.13
5. Bournemouth – £47.61
6. Nottingham – £41.52
7. Leeds – £37.99
8. Bristol – £35.81
9. Liverpool – £31.12
10. Southampton – £28.42