Average age is about 24 I would say. Most have been to uni, although this is not a pre-requisite to get a place but it does act as a good back-up in case you need/ want to change careers later on plus shows an ability to study to a more technical level. My degree was competely unrelated (Business Mgt and Economics!) but I felt it left me with the most options if I could no longer fly. The housing is fairly comparable to uni halls of residence. The rooms are single ensuite with a kitchenette thing and are either based in the centre Hamilton requiring you to drive to the airport (15mins) each day or just outside the airport perimeter under the final approach to runway 18. They are more than adequate with tv and internet and washing facilities. In the UK, B&Bs are used when doing the ground exams and I cannot shed light on the housing in Bournemouth as I have not got that far yet!