Review on accommodations listed on University of Leeds website.
Author: Anna, Public Relation Officer
Securing a room at one of our university’s residences is a great way to meet fellow students and get to know Leeds, especially for first-years. We gathered information about each accommodation offered by our university
will present you with a list of university accommodation’s pros and cons, however if you need more details and information all of it can be found on University of Leeds’ website: https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/
Carr Mills
PROS
good public transport connection to the city centre
close to the campus (15 mins but it’s uphill)
middle cost residence
good bus connection to the city centre
en-suite bathrooms
CONS
Poor bus connection to from the campus
Few shops nearby
The walk from university to here can be shady at night
Central Village
PROS
great location (on campus and close to the city centre)
near cafes, shops and bar
en-suite and studios
neighbouring with City Side residences
common rooms (e.g. gym, games room)
CONS
high cost residence
noisy area
one of the biggest residences
Charles Morris Hall
PROS
located on campus
cafes and bars nearby
shared and en-suite bathrooms
lounge area (e.g. study hall, game room)
CONS
high cost residence
only catered option
City Side
PROS
neighbouring with Central Village residences
en-suite
great location (on campus and close to the city centre)
near cafes, shops and bar
common rooms (gym, games room)
Beautiful shared kitchen (Our favorite so far)
Facilities are new
CONS
high cost residence
noisy area
Clarence Dock Village
PROS
en-suite
close to the city centre and tourist attractions
good bus connection
common rooms (lounge area, games room)
on site supermarket
middle cost residence
CONS
far from the campus
The bus might take 30 minutes to the campus
noisy area
Devonshire Hall
PROS
beautiful surroundings and architecture
outdoor area
20 mins from the campus
common rooms (e.g. music rooms, gym, game rooms, tennis courts
many types of accommodation
good public transport connection
CONS
few shops nearby
Ellerslie Global Residence
PROS
location right on campus
en-suite and shared bathrooms
common rooms (music room, games room)
CONS
high cost residence
only catered option
The facility in the accommodating can be quite old
Henry Price Residences
PROS
On campus location
Bars and cafes nearby
Close to the city centre
Middle cost residence
CONS
En-suite bathrooms are shared with one other person
7 to 8 flatmates
No common areas
St George's Field used to be a graveyard
IQ Leeds
PROS
close to the campus (but uphill)
middle cost accommodation
en-suite rooms
common rooms (study areas, gym)
CONS
few supermarkets, or pubs nearby
James Baillie Park
PROS
location (10 mins to Headingley, 20 mins to the campus)
good bus connection
neighbouring with North Hill Court residences
many types of accommodation
common rooms
CONS
few shops or cafes nearby
Leodis Residences
PROS
close to the campus and the city centre
middle cost accommodation
en-suite rooms
common rooms
CONS
one of the biggest residences
Lyddon Hall
PROS
on campus location
close to the city centre
shared and en-suite bathroom
common rooms (e.g. study rooms, games rooms)
small residence
CONS
High cost residence
Only catered accommodation
Can be really noisy on a Friday night
Old facilities
Lupton Residences
PROS
location (plenty of cafes, pubs and shops)
good public transport connection
low cost residence
outdoors areas (BBQ and picnic spaces)
common rooms (music room, the outdoors
CONS
far from the campus (approx. 30 mins)
shared bathrooms, and no en-suite rooms
Montague Burton
PROS
location (next to the campus, close to the city centre, cafes and pubs nearby)
low cost residence
outdoors area
common rooms (gym, games room)
CONS
no en-suite rooms
4 to 9 flatmates
North Hill Courts
PROS
location (10 mins to Headingley, 20 mins to the campus)
good public transport connection
small residence
low cost residence
neighbouring with James Baillie residences
CONS
no en-suite rooms
no common areas (but the residents can use James Baillie facilities)
few shops or cafes nearby
Oxley Residences
PROS
common rooms (e.g. games room, music room, the gym, study rooms)
beautiful surroundings (open spaces, close to the nature)
en-suite and shared bathrooms
middle cost residences
three direct buses from the campus
CONS
few shops nearby
very far from the campus and the city centre
The furthest accommodation from the university on this list
Sentinel Towers
PROS
close both to the campus and city centre
good bus connection
middle cost residences
en-suite rooms
common rooms
quite area
CONS
4 to 8 flatmates
The Tannery
PROS
location (close to the city centre and the campus)
en-suite rooms
good bus connection
middle cost residence
common rooms
CONS
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White Rose View
PROS
located in the city centre, and close to the campus
high cost residence
en-suite rooms
common rooms (cinema room, games room, gym)
supermarkets, cafes and pubs nearby
The latest addition to the university's extensive list
CONS
noisy area
4 to 7 flatmates
SHARED HOUSES OPTION
University of Leeds owns private flats and houses that can be shared by both under and postgraduates. Both en-suite and shared bathrooms are available and the location is right on campus!
POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY
Blenheim Point
PROS
close to the city centre and the campus
good bus connection
middle cost residence
supermarkets and cafes nearby
lounge area (with a gym)
en-suite rooms
CONS
5 to 8 flatmates
Grayson Heights
PROS
low cost residence
near shop and cafes
good bus connection
CONS
far from the campus and the city centre
shared bathrooms only
Royal Park Flats
PROS
close to the campus
shops and restaurants nearby
outdoors area
CONS
shared bathroom only
far from the city centre
St Marks Residence
PROS
en-suite rooms
middle cost residence
common rooms (study lounge, fitness studio, games room)
next to the campus and close to the city centre
CONS
noisy area
Hope that our list helped you choose between the residences. However if you prefer a peaceful night and are looking for private accommodation, we have also created a list of Leeds residential areas best suited for students.
Sources:
accommodation.leeds.ac.uk