Student Accommodation in Leicestershire

Welcome to Student Leicester Accommodation, your home away from home while studying at Leicester University! Ideally situated near campus, our location will make your daily commute a breeze while also placing you just a stone's throw away from many shops. Our spacious rooms allow ample space to study, relax, and create lifelong memories with fellow students. 

Moreover, our top-notch 24/7 on-site security and maintenance support ensures you'll always feel safe and well-cared for during your stay. Come and experience the true meaning of comfort, convenience, and peace of mind at student accommodation in Leicester!

Leicester is the tenth largest city in the United Kingdom, with an area of about 74 square kilometres and a population of nearly 300,000 people. The town of Leicester is located in the county of Leicestershire in the East Midlands, England, United Kingdom. It is a central transportation hub in the United Kingdom, from which it is very convenient to reach any part. It is only about an hour's drive to famous cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Sheffield.

Leicester is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the UK and is an important commercial and industrial centre with many industrial areas. In addition, the city is one of the UK's leaders in technology and innovation. Leicester has a well-developed transportation network, which includes trains, roads, and airports, providing easy access for visitors to and from Leicester and its surroundings.

Students worldwide will discover that Leicester provides affordable student housing options and career prospects. uhomes provides easy, cost-effective student accommodations in Leicester with multiple services available. De Montfort University and Leicester College are prestigious universities offering world-renowned academic programmes.

Students studying in the United Kingdom typically love cities such as London, Birmingham and Manchester; Leicester in Northwest Britain has seen particular attention; it once served as its country's centre and is now beloved among students.

Student housing costs in Leicester aren't sky-high; prices can range between PS79 and 200/week for short-term student accommodation reservations, making Leicester an accessible destination. Well-known student accommodation includes Ben Russell Court and Pennine House, all making great options at great rates. You will find that Leicester offers a wide range of affordable options for student housing and various.

Newarke Point

8 West Walk

Liberty Park

Renaissance House

Code Leicester

73 Princess Road East

The Bank – Leicester

Home to world-class universities, the University of Leicester and De Montfort University, Leicester is a bustling city. Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands and is known for its dynamic city centre, award-winning green spaces and colourful city life. There are several walking tours around the city, perfect for exploring the city on your terms and highlighting the diversity of the UK's most diverse city. You can explore Leicester's statues, ancient ruins, clock towers, and other city sights along the route. You might even discover a new favourite hangout, including cafes, restaurants and shops.

University of Leicester

The management of the University of Leicester attaches great importance to the internationalization experience and the planting of cultural seeds. It became the first university in the UK to award a Master of Arts degree to two international students and the first institution in the UK to establish a Center for Chinese Studies. The University has countless local and international students from all over the world, and it also offers a variety of study abroad programs and exchange programs each year to help students expand their international backgrounds and horizons.

De Montfort University

De Montfort University is a higher education institution known for its openness and inclusivity. There is a choice of quality student accommodation available to ensure that every student has the right environment to live in. The University is also committed to providing DMU students with a wide range of practical opportunities for international exchange, and students will have the opportunity to undertake overseas study trips and internships during their studies.

Gateway College

South Leicestershire College is located on the outskirts of south Leicestershire, England. The college was established in 1970, initially as Weingarten College, providing further education. South Leicestershire College provides education and training mainly to the residents of South Leicestershire, including the Harbor area. South Leicestershire College aims to provide students with high-quality, innovative vocational learning and training opportunities. The College can offer a wide range of programmes to meet the local community's and employers' needs. The College has established the £500,000 Martin Johnson School of Leadership and Management. This centre uses the latest learning methods and high-quality education to provide learning opportunities for the next generation of business people. South Leicestershire College offers English language programmes, Foundation and Specialist courses for international students. Subjects taught at the school include Accounting, Counselling, Early Years, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Personal Training, Purchasing and Supply, Pedagogy and many more.

Cross-city transport

01 TRAIN:

East Midlands Trains: routes to London, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield and smaller towns in the East Midlands.

CrossCountry Trains: routes to Birmingham, Peterborough and Cambridge.

02 BUS/COACH: 

National Express provides long-distance bus services to all major cities in the UK and bus routes to airports and major attractions. Fares are also usually cheaper than trains, except that the journey takes longer and some courses take overnight to reach. So paying for time is a real possibility in reality!

For long-distance bus travel, head to St. Margaret's Bus Station in Leicester city centre again; tickets must be booked in advance, and times can be found on National Express:

https://www.nationalexpress.com/en.

Transport within the city

01 BUS

Leicester's bus services cover most of the city, including the city centre and university campuses, and several companies also provide these services. The two largest are Arriva and First Leicester, and for students who need to travel regularly on Arriva, the Arriva City annual student pass sold by the UCU can save you a lot of money on your commute. Specific bus routes and services can be found at the Leicester City Council website:

https://www.leicester.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/travelling-by-bus/

01 CYCLING AND WALKING

Cycling and walking are cheap, environmentally friendly and good for your health, so I highly recommend it. When you come here, you'll find that many of your fellow students are particularly keen on cycling and are very good at it. In the UK, cyclists should ride on the left side of the road and not occupy the pavement unless it is clearly defined as a cycling lane.

The University of Leicester has 300 safe places to store your bike on campus and facilities for students to wash their own bikes, and there are also a number of bike storage points in the city centre and at the train station.

The Tannery is in a great location in the centre of Leicester, 6 minutes walk from De Mont Campus and 25 minutes walk from Leicester Campus.24 24-hour front desk service and monitored security. We also have great spaces for you to enjoy at home, including a TV and games area, a large landscaped courtyard and a media room doubling as a virtual gym and cinema room. We also have a large, dedicated mezzanine floor area for your studies and breakout areas for breakout study sessions.

The flat offers an indoor cinema, a private gym, a social area and a discussion area. Rates are all-inclusive, and there are no hidden charges. There is free high-speed broadband and WIFI coverage throughout the flat. The flats are monitored 24 hours daily, giving students a secure living space.

The Tannery is in a great location in Leicester city centre. Students can walk to the University of Leicester in 25 minutes and to De Montfort University in around 6 minutes. Those wanting to get to Leicester city centre can do so in 10 minutes on foot.