University of Leeds accommodation

hey guys- this is some research i did into the accommodations at leeds if it's helpful for anyone looking at applying. I only looked at the self-catered option.
useful site: [(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/info/4/applying/9/paying_your_deposit)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/info/4/applying/9/paying_your_deposit](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/info/4/applying/9/paying_your_deposit)

map: [(http://www1.maths.leeds.ac.uk/rvc/MHD2010/campusmap20092010.pdf)]http://www1.maths.leeds.ac.uk/rvc/MHD2010/campusmap20092010.pdf](http://www1.maths.leeds.ac.uk/rvc/MHD2010/campusmap20092010.pdf)

explore accommodations: [(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residences)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residences](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residences)

student ranking of accommodation: [(https://www.studentcrowd.com/student-accommodation-l1003801-leeds)]https://www.studentcrowd.com/student-accommodation-l1003801-leeds](https://www.studentcrowd.com/student-accommodation-l1003801-leeds)

*remember accommodation is what you make of it- take reviews with a pinch of salt. also grass is always greener so when they say they’d prefer a different halls of residence, they probs don’t know the con sides of that one*

**Central village:**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/5/central-village)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/5/central-village](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/5/central-village)

- tesco shop very near
- expensive- 166 per week (no shared bathroom option)
- 43 week contract
- 5 min walk from psych building
- nice common room
- modern building
- own bathroom
- one of the nicer places so probably rich pricks

**Cityside:**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/16/cityside)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/16/cityside](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/16/cityside)

- fave so far
- 10 min walk from psych building
- common room
- own bathroom
- expensive- 168 per week (no shared bathroom option)
- 43 week contract
- 10 minute walk from a Greene King pub
- one of the nicer places so probably rich pricks
- cool common room, pool table etc
- gym and laundry room on site
- close to everything
- only accommodation provider ive seen so far to be relying to students’ reviews
- close to shops etc
- apparently very strict security
- apparently this accommodation generally sells out the fastest
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**Charles morris hall:**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/1/charles-morris-hall)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/1/charles-morris-hall](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/1/charles-morris-hall)

- storm jameson court self catered
- own bathroom
- nice common room but bit cold, doesn’t seem that homely
- en suite very expensive- 172 per week (no option for shared bathroom)
- 39 week contract
- apparently very loud
- quite a party flat
- everyone has commented on the price
- close to everything

**Clarence dock village**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/19/clarence-dock-village)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/19/clarence-dock-village](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/19/clarence-dock-village)

- not located on campus
- bigger wardrobe- smaller desk tho
- bit cheaper- 143 per week (no shared bathroom option)
- 42 week contract
- located on Leeds Dock
- 40 minute walk from psych building
- not very nice kitchen/living room
- no common room
- long way from campus- detatched from socs and other students
- warden is apparently very helpful and friendly
- safer area
- not too far from city centre

**devonshire hall self-catered:**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/4/devonshire-hall)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/4/devonshire-hall](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/4/devonshire-hall)

- student reviews say it’s far away from everything
- apparently near sketchy area
- not allowed noise past 11pm, appt they’re very strict on this
- generally seems to be not first choice for many people
- not on campus
- have formal balls which could be fun
- older accommodation, historic building which is scenic
- does not rank well on student website
- really nice common room
- could potentially do shared bathroom as some rooms have their own sink
- nice shared bathroom- wouldn’t mind sharing
- shared bathroom reasonably cheap- 109 to 146 per week
- en suite medium expensive- 149-158 per week
- 42 week contract
- only 20 minute walk to psych building

**henry price residence:**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/14/henry-price-residences)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/14/henry-price-residences](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/14/henry-price-residences)

- no common room
- on campus
- nice rooms
- not very sociable
- don’t have to share bathroom with that many people which is good
- apparently kitchen is pretty spacious
- not good for social activities as lack of common room and small kitchen
- shared bathroom cheaper- 131-144 per week
- 42 week contract
- literally a 1 min walk to psych building
- far down in student ranking
- pretty meh

**james baillie park**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/9/james-baillie-park)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/9/james-baillie-park](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/9/james-baillie-park)

- not on campus but near Headingely which is apparently v popular
- really nice common room, pool tables
- laundry room on site
- near shops
- shared bathroom option wouldnt be too bad
- its only 20 minute walk to psych building (although lots of reviews say the distance to campus is a real pain)
- shared bathroom cheaper - 130-145 per week
- en suite is 153-173 per week
- 42 week contract
- double bed
- much less strict security which is good for parties but means isn’t safest accommodation ad noisy all night
- lack of storage in kitchen
- very varying reviews but overall impression seems to be that it’s a very sociable place, but there is mould and maybe common room looks better in photos than it is in person
- added noe: many reviews from other accommodations say they wish they lived at JB

**leodis residence**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/10/leodis-residences)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/10/leodis-residences](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/10/leodis-residences)

- very large residence block
- not as many facilities listed
- common room
- cheaper than most, en suite 155 per week (no shared bathroom option)
- 42 week contract
- nice kitchen, lots of sofas
- nice outside seating area
- only 15 min walk from psych building
- no one gets a hoover - cleanliness is appt quite an issue
- many reports of silverfish infestations
- located on a hill
- doesnt seem very ‘happening’

**lupton residences**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/7/lupton-residences)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/7/lupton-residences](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/7/lupton-residences)

- no common room
- kitchen quite small/ probs not much room for socialising
- laundry room on site
- nice outside seating area
- not on campus but is in Headingley which is very popular student town
- because it’s shared bathroom, they are cleaned once a week
- actually reviews seem to suggest it’s quite a sociable block
- only reviews i’ve seen so far that say they’ve been mugged outside their accommodation, so maybe not the safest block
- reports of mould/mildew
- cheapest accommodation- 105 max per week (shared bathroom)
- 42 week contract
- very close to shops/ bars/ pubs etc
- 30 min walk to psych building but buses seem to be every 5 min
- with a bike tho it’d be 10 min trip
- it’s the cheapest accommodation so people “are most down to earth and genuine’
- seems to have the most glowing reviews
- is 13th on ranking table, and given it’s the cheapest that’s pretty impressive

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**montague burton residences**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/11/montague-burton--)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/11/montague-burton--](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/11/montague-burton--)

- gym on site
- nice common room and living room
- kitchen looks good
- shared bathrooms look like nice quality
- cheap shared bathroom- 128 per week
- 42 week contract
- 10 minute walk from psych building
- ranked 15th by students
- apparently monty b has the best rooms
- washing machine in the kitchen!
- flats have up to 9 people in them so theyre very sociable
- very close town/pubs/bars etc
- has nice outside bbq seating area
- apparently lots of socials ie free pizza nights etc
- seems like a favourite and good value for money

**north hill court**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/8/north-hill-court)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/8/north-hill-court](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/8/north-hill-court)

- smaller flats 3-5 people
- shops near by
- close to JB, so can use the JB common room for socialising
- only 18 flats so pretty intimate
- close to the city
- quieter than other blocks, tho this might be beneficial when partying has calmed down and am in exam season
- very cheap- 101-129 per week
- 42 week contract
- 25 min walk from psych building but, again, with bike that wouldn’t be an issue
- bedrooms seem renowned for being bigger
- much less reviews as much smaller block so maybe not accurate of real experience - tho TheStudentRoom seems to have very positive reviews too
- buses run regularly from down the road and only 1 pound per trip

**sentinel towers**

[(https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/18/sentinel-towers)]https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/18/sentinel-towers](https://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/residence/18/sentinel-towers)

- nice common room, lots of sofas
- nice rooms
- own bathroom
- 146-152 per week en suite
- 42 week contract
- shared with PG students so is a quieter accommodation
- very close to a co op and tesco
- apparently the most anti social of all accommodations
- only 15 min walk to psych building

tysm, thinking of going Leeds so this is really helpful

How did the prices increase so much for all of these just a year later?

How did the prices increase so much for all of these just a year later?