Access Guide
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
- No secure parking is available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
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Residence Information
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- This residence is made up of 10 buildings.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 416 rooms in total.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
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Amenities and Communal Facilities
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- There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
- Communal facilities within this residence include a launderette.
- The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Grange is located off Ramsey Close to the north of York City Centre. Ramsey Close can accessed off Huntingdon Road situated just to the west of the river Foss.
- There are 115 parking spaces at The Grange, which require a permit in order to use.
- For more information on Parking ad Permits please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- The nearest bus stops are the Ramsey Close bus stops on Huntington Road which serve routes 13 and 14.
- For more information on York Buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is York Railway Station.
- York Train Station is located to the east of York City Centre approximately 2.25 km from The Grange on the other side of the River Ouse. Bus routes 13 and 14 can be used to get to The Grange from the Station.
- For more information on trains to York please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on York Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- York Travel Information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Park and Ride Information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- The University Library is located within the Fountain's Learning Centre. Visithttps://www.yorksj.ac.uk/students/library/supporting-accessibility/ for more information on accessibility support within the Library.
- To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on York St John's Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01904 629 816.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located throughout the Grange site.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 280cm x 440cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the St Mary's House Left Hand Side.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Ramsay Close.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The details above are for the Blue Badge bay outside the front of St Mary's House (shown in photograph 1). There is a further Blue Badge bay to the side of Grange House (photograph 2) and the rear of Robinson House (photograph 3).
- The on street parking is shown in photographs 9 and 10.
Outside Access (St Mary's House Left Hand Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of St Mary's House on the left hand side.
- This entrance gives access to Flats 2, 3, 101, 102, 201, 202 and a Laundry room.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'St Mary's House'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key lock is 96cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance from the car park.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance on the right hand side of St Mary's House (shown in photographs 4 and 5).
- Access to Flat 1 of St Mary's House is similar but with a slight slope (photograph 6).
- The rear entrance to St Mary's House has double doors (photograph 7).
Outside Access (Grange House Flat 1)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of Grange House.
- This entrance gives access to Flat 1.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Flat 1'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 135cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- The other Grange House entrances are similar but with slight ramps (photograph 4), and the Flat 2 entrance has a single door (photograph 5).
- The entrance to Wilkinson House is also a single door with a slight slope (photograph 6).
Outside Access (1 Cruse House)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the front left hand corner of Cruse House.
- This entrance gives access to 1 Cruse House.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with '1'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key lock is 106cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
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Comments
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- All of the other modern houses on the Grange site have similar doors at the entrance. Some are accessed by slight ramps (photographs 4 - 6).