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Student Accommodation Leicester

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With a rich cultural history and a vibrant student scene, Leicester offers a mix of lively nightlife, diverse dining options, and a welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for students.

The 4 night-time hotspots in Leicester:

The Cultural Quarter is home to trendy bars, restaurants, and independent cinemas, making it an ideal spot for students who enjoy arts and entertainment.

Granby Street offers an array of popular pubs and cocktail bars, perfect for a night out with friends or a laid-back evening after class.

Clifton Road and the surrounding area is known for its student-friendly venues, from affordable bars to cozy pubs with a chilled atmosphere.

The Old Town features charming historic pubs and hidden gems like the cozy Blue Boar, one of Leicester’s oldest establishments, where you can enjoy a pint surrounded by centuries of history.

We’ve got student accommodation in Leicester city centre with easy access to Leicester's two main universities:

University of Leicester
The University is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and is home to a vibrant student community. It boasts a wide variety of facilities, including cafes, shops, and sports facilities, with a campus that’s just a short walk away from the city centre and all that Leicester has to offer.

De Montfort University Accommodation
With more than 20,000 students, De Montfort University is one of the largest in the city. It offers excellent employability prospects with a range of professional courses and opportunities for students to gain real-world experience. The campus features multiple bars, cafes, a gym, a shop, and several sports facilities, providing students with everything they need on site.

Quick search student accommodation Leicester

Student Accommodation Leicester - City Centre (Next academic year)

Student Accommodation Leicester - City Centre (Available Now)

Good Times

There are lots of student properties available to rent in this area.

Cheap supermarkets in the area.

Close to Lenton Boulevard, with amenities and student bars.

In easy reach of University of Nottingham.

Brilliant transport links to Nottingham Trent University.

Bad Times

A very lively area which can get noisy, making it hard to get work done.

Limited permit parking.

Lenton properties

Good Times

An excellent location, 5 mins walk to the City Centre and 10 mins walk to the Train Station.

Also very popular with 3rd year students as it’s a very chic.

Free on road Parking

Bad Times

For a more luxurious area to live in, there is a higher price to pay (but worth it for the view of the castle on the skyline)

The Park properties

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The shortest distance to walk to University.

Short walk to Beeston high street, home of shops, pubs and restaurants, and Beeston train station.

A great place to study, a bit more serious student area, more relaxed.

Bad Times

Not so close to Nottingham University (a good 20 min walk).

Less of a party ethic.

Beeston properties

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Amazingly close to QMC for medical students.

Close walking distance to University Park campus (around 5mins).

Bad Times

Slightly longer distance than Lenton from the city centre.

Dunkirk properties

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Considered one of the most desirable parts of the city in which to live.

Great transport city links.

Bad Times

Far away from the centre of Nottingham.

Long way from University Park campus.

Wollaton properties

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Huge Forest recreation ground, Goose Fair, outdoor gym.

10 min walk to the centre of Nottingham (easy short walk).

Ideal for Trent Uni.

On the Tram-line.

Bad Times

Long distance from the University of Nottingham

Forest Fields properties

Good Times

Set around a Beautiful park (The Arboretum) great in the Summer BBQ’s, Picnic and events/festivals.

Close to Trent Uni.

Bad Times

Long distance from the University of Nottingham.

A small area so houses are limited.

Close to Trent Uni hall (nosey).

Arboretum properties

Good Times

Close to Nottingham Trent University campus and buildings.

Easy access to main city shops and nightlife.

No taxis fair.

Close walks home.

Bad Times

Apartment only (it will be very rare to find a house in this area).

Expensive.

Management fee to live in an apartment.

City Centre properties

Good Times

A mixture of students and large private houses, beautiful surroundings (lovely architecture).

A conservation area with many distinguished Victorian houses and plenty of aged trees.

Bad Times

Not within a short walk to bars etc.

Mapperley Park properties

Good Times

Efficient transport to city centre and Trent University city campus.

Low rents / Cheap living.

Local cheap shops.

Bad Times

Located a lot further than expected to walk to either Universities.

Not so many students live in this area.

Bobbers Mill properties

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Buses run every 2 minutes.

A great place for undergraduate as property house prices are aimed at first time buyers.

Bad Times

A bus journey into the city centre or a fair walk.

Limited local amenities.

Sherwood properties

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