Student accommodation options: Leeds City
Leeds, a fantastic city known for its lively atmosphere and top-tier universities, offers a wide range of student accommodation options to cater to the diverse needs of students.
The West Yorkshire city is one of the most popular student destinations in the United Kingdom due to its unique culture, fantastic nightlife, and excellent university campuses such as the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University.
There are many things to do in Leeds, from the iconic Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road, to various cultural attractions such as the Royal Armouries Museum and every student's favourite Otley Run. With various Leeds student accommodation options, like purpose-built student housing and university halls, there is something for everyone in this bustling city.
In this guide, we'll explore the best places to live as a student in Leeds, including Hyde Park, Headingley, Leeds city centre, and Woodhouse. We will also look at what these places offer and how Mansion Student can help you find the best Leeds student accommodation.
Where is the best place to live as a student in Leeds?
With so many options for Leeds student accommodation, we explore some of the features of the most popular locations:
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is northwest of the city and popular for its lively, upbeat student atmosphere. With plenty of shops and venues nearby, it is an attractive area for students. However, because the area is densely packed with students, it can be noisy throughout the night. Additionally, it’s a 40-minute walk into the city centre to visit iconic Leeds City attractions such as the Kirkgate Market, the Leeds City Museum or the Leeds Art Gallery.
Headingley
A less central choice is Headingley, which is usually allocated to first years in university accommodation or those seeking some space from the busy and built-up city. Many green spaces are further northwest, including the university recreational grounds. Headingley is also the closest student housing to Leeds Trinity University.
While there is plenty to do in Headingley, it is around an hour’s walk or 20 – 25 minutes bus ride from the vibrant city centre. This can make commuting a bit of a challenge for a student at one of the many universities or academies in Leeds, such as Leeds College, Leeds Arts University, or Leeds Conservatoire.
City centre
If Hyde Park and Headingley seem too far from the action, then Leeds city centre, with its vibrant high street, is also an option. You could live just five minutes from the University of Leeds, with the Leeds Grand Theatre, First Direct Arena and the Merrion Centre are just a short walk away. However, in addition to higher rent, you might discover that despite the convenience of amenities at your doorstep, getting any peace may be challenging.
Woodhouse
Situated between the city centre and Hyde Park, student housing in Woodhouse offers the best of both worlds. You are just five minutes on foot from the University of Leeds and fifteen minutes from Leeds Beckett city campus. Woodhouse is a moderate twenty minutes from the city centre, and many students find this quieter and safer neighbourhood the best area to make their home in Leeds.
Plenty of amenities are right on your doorstep, including shops, restaurants, bars and venues, including the Library Bar, a popular student destination. Moreover, Woodhouse Moor is minutes away, with this local green space considered a popular student hub in the summertime.
Read more about the different student locations in Leeds and where students should live with our guide here.
Leeds student accommodation: what are your options?
While living in student hall accommodation as a first year student is the most common course of action, exploring alternative private student accommodation options can be beneficial. Here, we explore the accommodation options:
University halls of residence
Most students gravitate towards student halls, especially in the first year of student life. However, these properties can seem slightly dated and offer smaller living spaces, sometimes housing up to fourteen students in one flat. There is also the possibility that you may live in an area that is some distance from your university, and we will support you every step of the way during this transition.
Student Housing
Students usually choose student housing after leaving university halls when entering their second or third year, as they are the most affordable option. These HMOs (Houses of Multiple Occupancy) can house up to ten students. These HMOs can be modern but usually are dated, have lower-quality furnishings, and lack certain on-site amenities.
Private accommodation
Students looking for more comfort while at university might opt for private accommodation. There are shared and solo living options, with the option to live with your university friends.
Additionally, private accommodation offers higher quality amenities and furnishings and is often attractively located for easy access to the city centre and university campus buildings. En suite rooms are standard in Mansion Student’s Woodhouse flats.
Why rent at Woodhouse student flats
Our Leeds student accommodation offers high-quality and modern shared accommodation with en suite rooms for those who want more privacy while sharing student flats. You will still be sharing your communal social spaces and areas, where you can mix and mingle with your flatmates.
At Mansion Student, we manage three student properties in the Woodhouse area, all of which offer secure electronic fob entry, CCTV, contents insurance, a high-speed broadband connection, and all the essential furniture you will need, such as a ¾ length bed, desk and chair, wardrobe and under-bed storage.
Our Leeds properties are all situated a short walk away from the main universities and the city centre:
· Asquith House: features include a social area, lockable bedrooms, laundry room, bike storage, and parking (at an additional cost).
Check out our Asquith House student accommodation here.
· Austin Hall: features include social area, lockable bedrooms, CCTV, bike storage, laundry room, and parking (at an additional charge).
Check out our Austin Hall student accommodation in Leeds here.
· Woodhouse Flats: features washing machine in all kitchens, en suites, lockable bedrooms, CCTV, on-site maintenance, and bike storage.
Check out our Leeds Woodhouse Flats here.
When choosing Leeds student accommodation, consider purpose-built housing with modern amenities, secure electronic fob entry, and contents insurance for peace of mind. Living in the Leeds Northern Quarter, close to your university campus and attractive student venues and amenities, makes the Woodhouse student experience unforgettable.
Our student accommodation is also suitable for international students, undergrads or postgraduate students, with our other locations including Coventry, Dundee, Durham and Nottingham.
Contact us today about booking a room for the next academic year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it like as a Leeds student?
Leeds city is rated number one in the United Kingdom for student satisfaction. There are nearly 200 pubs and over 100 restaurants in student areas. The average pint is less than £4, so you can understand why the city is so popular with students.
How much is the rent for a student in Leeds?
On average, student rent in Leeds is just over £100 per week. This usually does not include bills, so consider this when looking for accommodation. Leeds is a popular location for students because of its affordable rent and living costs.
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