YOUR HOME

A guide to our undergraduate student accommodation

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015

Choosing your new home 1

Some things to consider 2
Quick guide 6
Map of our residences 7
About our residences 8
Applying for accommodation 24
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 1

Choosing your new home

You’ve got a place at Leeds; the next big question is
where will you live? We understand how important
accommodation is to new students and we recognise
that one of the things you’ll remember about your
experience is where you lived. Starting at University
might be the first time that you’ve lived away from
home and this can be daunting as well as exciting;
that’s why we’re committed to making that transition
as easy as possible for you and we’ll help you every
step of the way.
With a guaranteed* offer of a place in our accommodation during
your first year of study, our accommodation is a popular choice,
offering you a safe and secure environment in which to socialise,
study and relax.
Some first year students choose to live in private accommodation,
so they can live with a particular group of friends, or with their
partner or family. If you decide this is the option for you,
independent help and advice is available on all aspects of private
accommodation from the Student Advice Centre, run by the
students’ union, or from Unipol, a student homes charity based in
the students’ union building.
www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/helpandadvice/housing
www.unipol.org.uk
+44 (0)113 343 7777
accom@leeds.ac.uk
www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation
* Restrictions apply relating to deadlines, residence and academic offer status.

Each residence has a vibrant community and this guide will give
you a feel for their individual qualities and characteristics, as well
as provide you with the practical information that will help inform
your decision about where to live. This guide will also provide you
with other important information, including how to apply, but if you
have any questions just contact Accommodation Services.

Apart from being a great introduction to student life and a fantastic

way to make new friends and feel part of our University community,
there are other benefits to living in our accommodation:

• fantastic buildings – ranging from modern, purpose-built

developments to more traditional residences
• g reat locations – either on campus, close to the city centre or in
the popular student suburbs of Headingley and Hyde Park
•n  o hidden extras – basic contents insurance cover, wi-fi, all utility
bills and off-peak gym and sports membership are all included in
your rent
• excellent facilities across all of our accommodation – from common
rooms, on-site gyms and music practice rooms, to shops, bars,
café bars, outdoor picnic and BBQ areas and more besides
• a range of prices to suit different budgets
• a choice of catered or self-catered
• two-thirds of our accommodation is en suite
• a safe environment with our security service on call 24/7.
2 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015
Some things to consider
Your room will be more than just the place where you study and
sleep – it will be your own space to call home, so it’s a good idea to
think about the type of room that’ll suit you best. Consider whether
you’re happy to share a bathroom, what sort of budget you have,
whether you want to be in a modern residence or if you prefer a
more traditional style.
We have 15 undergraduate student residences, varying in location,
prices and facilities, so we can offer you an almost unrivalled
number of options and we’re sure there is something to suit every
preference and budget.
The price of your University accommodation will depend on
whether you live on or off campus, in catered or self-catered or
have an en suite or shared bathroom. Prices range from £81 to
£191 per week† and don’t forget that basic contents insurance
cover, wi-fi, all your utility bills and off-peak gym and sports
membership are all included in your rent. You’ll find the prices for
each of our residences on the individual profile pages, or there’s a
quick reference guide on page 6.
Catered or self-catered
One of the key factors in helping you choose your accommodation
might be based on whether you want to cook meals for yourself or
have meals prepared for you.
In our catered residences, some of your meals are provided – ideal
if you don’t want to cook for yourself – and the cost is included in
your rent making budgeting easier. All our catered residences have
fully equipped kitchens, handy for making light meals or snacks.
If your catered residence is on campus you’ll be given a pre-paid
card allowing you to purchase your meals from the Refectory,
right next to the students’ union. At Devonshire Hall, our catered
off-campus residence, meals are served in the dining hall which
means you can eat socially with your friends.
There’s at least one vegetarian option at each meal and we’ll try to
help if you have special dietary requirements; however, if you are
very specific about the kind of food you like to eat, you may prefer
self-catering accommodation.
Self-catered residences are a great alternative; you’ll still enjoy Telephone: +44 (0)113 343 3927
the benefits of being part of a student community, but you can
prepare your own food, eat when you want and plan your own food disability@leeds.ac.uk
budget. You’ll share kitchen facilities with a small number of other http://students.leeds.ac.uk/disabled_students
students, so if you follow a vegan, kosher or Halal diet, it’s good
to let us know when you apply; that way we can try and place you
with students with similar requirements.
Choice of location
We offer a choice of accommodation both on and off campus.
Our on-campus accommodation provides the convenience of
being close to the University, our facilities and the students’ union,
but many of our students choose to live away from campus, either
in the city centre or in the popular student suburbs of Headingley
or Hyde Park. Most of our student accommodation is within two
miles of campus, either just a short walk or bus ride away, so
you’re never far from the University.
Shared bathroom or en suite
Two-thirds of our residences offer en suite rooms, or if you are
looking to keep costs down, we have flats with shared bathrooms
in which case your room may have a wash basin. Normally you
only share with three to four other people, so there’s rarely a queue
for the bathroom.
Students with a disability
If you have any sort of disability or medical condition, we’ll make
every effort to meet your requirements. We have several residences
both on and off campus with accessible accommodation for
students with mobility difficulties, as well as adapted rooms for
students who are blind or partially sighted, or who are deaf or hard
of hearing.
We would advise you to contact Accommodation Services
before you apply, as they’ll be able to advise you on which of our
residences will best suit your needs. If you indicate that you have a
disability on the application form, you’ll also need to download an
additional requirements form from our website. You can use this
to provide us with any further information that will help us to best
accommodate your needs.
www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/additional
The University’s Disability Team provides support and advice for
students with disabilities and works closely with Accommodation
Services to make sure there is a range of suitable accommodation
available. They can also help with any academic support you may
need.
Textphone: +44 (0)113 343 2616
† Prices quoted in this guide may still be subject to change; the price you see on
your contract is what you will pay.
* Restrictions apply relating to deadlines, residence and academic offer status.
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 3

Guarantee
The University guarantees*
single accommodation for first-
year undergraduates and for
international undergraduates
for the duration of their course,
as long as you apply by the
deadline.
4 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015

Some things to consider

Students with partners or families

If you are looking for accommodation that is suitable for your family,
we have a limited number of residences appropriate for families
with up to three children. Energy bills (gas and electricity) and off-

Viewing day
peak gym and sports membership are not included in the rent for
family accommodation.
www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/family
All our accommodation will
If we’re unable to provide suitable accommodation or you would be open and available for you
prefer to look for private accommodation, we can advise on renting
to view on 25 April 2015
in the private sector. Alternatively, independent help and advice
is available from the Student Advice Centre, run by the students’
union, or from Unipol, a student homes charity based in the
students’ union building.
www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/helpandadvice/housing
www.unipol.org.uk

Smoking policy
Most residences have a no smoking policy, but there are some flats
allocated to students who smoke, so you’ll need to indicate this as
a preference on your application.

Other special requests

If you have any other special requests which may affect the kind
of accommodation, facilities or furniture you need, you’ll need to
provide as much information as possible on your application. For
example, tell us if you have any dietary requirements, if you are over
6ft 6in (1.98m) tall and need an extra long bed, or you don’t want
to be placed in the same hall as someone you know for personal
reasons.

We try to find the best mix of students for each residence; the
majority of our residences are mixed gender, but you can request
to live in an all male or all female flat.

Allocation of rooms
Although we can’t guarantee to give you your first choice of
residence, we’ll make every effort to find you somewhere suitable.

Make sure you also tell us what is most important to you about your
accommodation choice, for example en suite facilities, availability
of meals, organised social activities and budget. If you have any
special requests we’ll also try to take these into consideration.

The majority of students do get their first choice of residence and

we realise that you’ll be disappointed if you don’t, but we have a
fantastic range of accommodation and we’re sure you’ll have a
great experience wherever you live.
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 5
6 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015

Quick guide

Residence Location Approximate Catered Number of rooms at Contract Price per Total Page
walking distance or self- the residence length week* contract
from campus catered price*
Miles Km Total En Shared
suite bathroom

Oxley Off 2.7 4.3 Self- 443 370 73 42 weeks £81 - £3,402 - 9
Residences campus catered £108 £4,536
Lupton Off 1.7 2.7 Self- 640 0 640 42 weeks £88 £3,696 10
Residences campus catered
North Hill Off 1.2 1.9 Self- 76 0 76 42 weeks £86 - £3,612 - 11
Court campus catered £104 £4,368
James Off 1.2 1.9 Self- 563 539 24 42 weeks £104 - £4,368 - 12
Baillie Park campus catered £162 £6,804
Devonshire Off 0.9 1.4 Catered 247 46 201 39 weeks £144 - £5,616 - 13
Hall campus £179 £6,981
Self- 345 95 250 42 weeks £109 - £4,578 -
catered £133 £5,586
Leodis Off 0.5 0.8 Self- 713 709 4 42 weeks £123 £5,166 14
Residences campus catered
Montague Off 0.3 0.5 Self- 480 0 480 42 weeks £104 £4,368 15
Burton campus catered
Ellerslie On On campus Catered 97 32 65 39 weeks £141 - £5,499 - 16
Global campus £182 £7,098
Residence
Henry Price On On campus Self- 355 45 310 42 weeks £106 - £4,452 - 17
Residences campus catered £129 £5,418
Charles On On campus Catered 625 490 135 39 weeks £162 - £6,318 - 18
Morris Hall campus £191 £7,449
Lyddon Hall On On campus Catered 151 21 130 39 weeks £141 - £5,499 - 19
campus £185 £7,215
Central Off 0.3 0.5 Self- 980 980 0 43 weeks £127 - £5,461 - 20
Village campus catered £160 £6,880
Sentinel Off 0.9 1.4 Self- 240 240 0 42 weeks £116 - £4,872 - 21
Towers campus catered £121 £5,082
The Tannery Off 1 1.6 Self- 440 440 0 43 weeks £123 £5,289 22
campus catered
Liberty Off 1.8 2.9 Self- 490 490 0 42 weeks £122 £5,124 23
Dock campus catered
* Prices quoted in this guide may still be subject to change; the price you see on your contract is what you will pay.

Watch our students talk about our residences with

their flatmates in this video.
www.leeds.ac.uk/universityaccommodation
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 7

Map of our residences

This map gives you an idea of where our residences are located Transport options
in relation to the campus and the city centre. Our on-campus Both the campus and the city centre are easily accessible from
accommodation is close to University facilities and the bars and any of our residences. More than 65% of students walk to the
shops in the students’ union. Our off-campus accommodation is University, which is not surprising as most of our residences are
located either in the city centre, or in the popular student suburbs within easy walking distance of campus, plus it’s good exercise
of Hyde Park and Headingley. and great for your bank balance. You’ll see many of our students
walking to and from the University or city centre all year round.
1 Oxley Residences
2 Lupton Residences Many of our students also choose to cycle to the University, which
3 North Hill Court is convenient, cheap and quick. There are cycle routes along the
4 James Baillie Park main roads and we provide cycle parking across campus, plus
5 Devonshire Hall all our residences have secure cycle storage. If you want to cycle
6 Leodis Residences to campus and don’t have a bike, you can hire one through the
7 Montague Burton Velocampus scheme; it’s low cost and there are dedicated staff to
8 Ellerslie Global Residence offer help and advice on bike maintenance.
9 Henry Price Residences www.leeds.ac.uk/velocampus
10 Charles Morris Hall
11 Lyddon Hall Leeds also has an excellent bus service, with frequent buses
12 Central Village running throughout the day and into the early hours; journeys on
13 Sentinel Towers First Leeds services between the University and Headingley cost
14 The Tannery just £1 for any single journey. For full-time students who regularly
15 Liberty Dock use buses and trains, First Leeds also offers a range of unlimited
travel tickets for students throughout West Yorkshire, day or night.
Prices vary depending on whether you choose monthly or term-
time tickets, but current prices can be found at
www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/leeds/tickets/student_bus_travel

A6
1

15
6
IGGATE

BUS STATION
A58

D
OA
DR
OO
7
NEW BR

NW
D

MEA
SR
RK

LS

NE
MA

CAL

LA
OW

CITY CENTRE AR
ST
EL

VIC
NE
THE
DR

BR
LA
D AD

IGG
EA

SE ATE
T

EH

U
5
ERR
ES

HO IM T
R LN

E
GR

D
TH

H
LANE

BLEN
US

OO
0W
HO

BOA

PAR
RIN

6
4
K
A6
OD

ROW
GROVE

UNIVERSITY
9 11
WO

CU
0
12

MB
SCALE: 1KM ER OF LEEDS
TE
A6

3
LA
GA

NO ND CAMPUS
8 10 TRAIN STATION
RT
ST
CL

H RD
WOODHOUSE
NE

HI EN
AR

WE

N. L
GR L DO
LA

ADEL LANE AN
RD MOOR N
Y

GE RD
LE

RD
OOD

NG
LANE

I
AD
TW

AD

NE
WEET W O OD LA HYDE PARK
HE
A RO
EE

WOOD
DW

ALM

A6
50
A

SPORTS PARK
RO

1
OT
LE WEETWOOD
YR A660 OTLEY ROAD RD
G

2
EY
13
RIN

OA RL
D BU

HEADINGLEY
14
8 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015

About our residences

Additional residences for 2015 To help you narrow down your options, you’ll see the following icons
We have added two more self-catered residences to our portfolio against each residence where the facility is available on site:
for undergraduate student accommodation.
free IPTV service – television channels via the University’s
Concept Place, run in partnership with Unite, is just across the network to your computer or laptop
road from Sentinel Towers and The Tannery. All rooms are en suite
and it’s just a short walk to the city centre.
www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/concept_place café bar
Also available for 2015 is clv Leeds with all en suite rooms. It’s
located in the city centre, close to Central Village, and just a short
walk to campus. bar
www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/clv_leeds

Information about all our residences can be found at

www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation outdoor BBQ area

Room types
We offer a wide variety of room types but you can expect all rooms music practice room
to be single occupancy, with a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and
book shelves; some standard rooms also have a wash basin.
En suite rooms have a toilet, shower and wash basin and studios
are self-contained with kitchen facilities and a separate en suite. gym
If you’d like to share with someone, some of our residences offer
that option too.
shop
Facilities and features
There are a variety of facilities available at different residences
including common rooms with TVs, free TV over the University indoor recreational activities – including
network, on-site gyms, music practice rooms, shops, bars, café pool tables and table tennis
bars, pool tables, and picnic and BBQ areas. Whichever University
residence you live in, you’ll enjoy:
sports courts – including squash and
• free high-speed wi-fi tennis courts
• laundry facilities
• free off-peak gym and sports membership
gaming consoles – including Nintendo Wii,
• secure cycle storage
PlayStation and Xbox
• security service on call 24/7
• an efficient, responsive maintenance service
• free basic contents insurance cover for your belongings chat
chat common room – the majority have a TV
• all utility bills included in your rent.

Each residence also has a student-led residents’ committee that

organises social events and activities during term time. From film
nights, winter balls and summer BBQs, to pub quizzes and day
trips to the great outdoors, there are plenty of opportunities to get
involved and make new friends.
car parking – there are additional charges for car parking
and spaces are limited at some of our residences, so
contact Accommodation Services if you need further
information.

You’ll also have a residence warden and in most cases a sub-
warden to help you with any problems, whether within the
residence or more generally. There’s always someone on call 24/7
to help with any urgent problems outside normal office hours, so if
you lock yourself out, there will be someone to help you.
Residences on campus benefit from having many of our facilities
on your doorstep, which are shown on the individual profile pages.
These icons are shown as follows:
 
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 9

Oxley Residences
chat
chat

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Self-catered
Contract length: 42 weeks
Number of rooms: 443 (370 en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: 2.7 miles / 4.3 km
Weetwood Lane, Leeds, LS16 8HL

Room type Price per week Total contract price

Standard* £81 - £108 £3,402 - £4,536
En suite £104 £4,368
* Rooms share a bathroom at a ratio of either 1:3 or 1:5

Set in spacious landscaped grounds, Oxley Residences comprises

two stone-built houses, Oxley House and Bardon Grange, where
most rooms have a wash basin and some of the larger standard
rooms have a double bed. There are also 12 modern, purpose-
built accommodation blocks, which are all en suite and have junior
double beds. Oxley House also has a study area with computers,
tables, chairs and comfy sofas.

Oxley has its own bar and is just a 20 minute walk from the shops,
restaurants, bars and cinema in Headingley, one of Leeds’ popular
student suburbs. A frequent bus service running until 3am links
Oxley to and from campus and the city centre.

Situated next door to the University’s outdoor sports facilities,

Sports Park Weetwood, and boasting its own small cardio-
vascular gym and fitness studio on site, Oxley Residences is ideal
for sports-minded students. But you don’t have to be a sports
enthusiast to enjoy living here; Oxley also has its own music
practice room and the tranquil, leafy surroundings are home to a
community food growing project, run by our students’ union, which
gives students the chance to grow their own food and learn more
about sustainable food production.

We’re really lucky with all the on-site facilities at Oxley, so

it doesn’t matter that we’re away from campus. We’ve got our own
 
gym and we’re right next to Sports Park Weetwood – where all the
sports teams play – so if you’re thinking about joining one of the
sports teams you’re bang next door!

The grounds are great for kickabouts and there’s loads of space,
so you can find a quiet spot to study or relax when it’s warm. All
the shops and bars in Headingley are literally on your doorstep and
there are plenty of buses to campus and the city centre.
Sean Wise, Broadcast Journalism
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/oxley_gallery
10 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015

Lupton Residences

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Self-catered
Contract length: 42 weeks
Number of rooms: 640 (all rooms share a bathroom)
Approximate walking distance from campus: 1.7 miles / 2.7 km
Alma Road, Leeds, LS6 2PG

Room type Price per week Total contract price

Standard* £88 £3,696
* Rooms share a bathroom at a ratio of 1:5

One of our more affordable residences, Lupton is perfectly located

right in the heart of the popular student suburb of Headingley,
conveniently close to a great range of shops, cafés, restaurants
and bars. Headingley Carnegie Stadium is less than a 10 minute
walk away if you fancy watching Leeds Rhinos or live Test Match
cricket. The local supermarket is just around the corner from
Lupton, where you’ll also find regular bus services to and from
campus and the city, running until 3am.

Set in extensive grounds, the purpose-built Lupton Residences

is made up of 15 blocks, most with nine flats over three floors.
Lupton is a hive of activity and in the warmer months, you’ll often
find students gathering around the BBQ area and making the most
of the open grassed areas.

The accommodation is great and it’s really cheap, so you

get the best of both worlds at Lupton! You’re right in the centre of
 
Headingley and there’s just about everything you need. The bus
stop for campus is virtually on your doorstep or you can walk to the
University in about 20 minutes. I really enjoyed my time at Lupton
and the office staff were always really helpful.
Charlotte Legge, Nursing
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/lupton_gallery
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 11

North Hill Court

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Self-catered
Contract length: 42 weeks
Number of rooms: 76 (all rooms share a bathroom)
Approximate walking distance from campus: 1.2 miles / 1.9 km
North Grange Mount, Leeds, LS6 2EN

Room type Price per week Total contract price

Standard* £86 - £104 £3,612 - £4,368
* Rooms share a bathroom at a ratio of either 1:4 or 1:6

North Hill Court is ideally located halfway between the University

campus and the popular student suburb of Headingley,
overlooking Meanwood Valley. This large Edwardian building is
divided up into 18 spacious flats, with most rooms classed as
larger than average in size and some with a balcony. Four students
share each flat, with the exception of the two loft flats, which are
each shared between six students.

North Hill Court is one of our quieter residences, ideal for studying,
but students who live here can use the common room at James
Baillie Park, the larger student residence just next door. It takes
less than 20 minutes to walk to campus, or there’s a frequent bus
service running until 3am to and from campus and the city centre.

I can honestly say that living at North Hill Court was a

great experience; the atmosphere was fantastic and everyone got
on really well. The building itself has a lovely character and some
 
of the rooms are huge! I wouldn’t have chosen to live in any other
halls.
Ellen Barnes, English Literature and Philosophy
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/northhillcourt_gallery
12 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015

James Baillie Park

chat
chat

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Self-catered
Contract length: 42 weeks
Number of rooms: 563 (539 en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: 1.2 miles / 1.9 km
North Hill Road, Leeds, LS6 2ED

Room type Price per week Total contract price

Standard* £104 - £116 £4,368 - £4,872
En suite £123 - £139 £5,166 - £5,838
Studio £146 - £162 £6,132 - £6,804
* Rooms share a bathroom at a ratio of 1:3

Run in partnership with UNITE, the attractive apartment blocks of

James Baillie Park, ideally located halfway between the University
campus and the popular student suburb of Headingley, benefit
from a great location for the city centre, as well as beautiful
surroundings. Situated just behind the residence is a nature
reserve with woodland walks down into the city centre.

Most rooms are en suite and some have a double bed. En suite
rooms are grouped into flats of four, five or six and they share a
kitchen and lounge area. Standard rooms are available where three
students share a bathroom and kitchen and there are also some
single en suite studios.

Close to North Hill Court and Devonshire Hall, James Baillie Park
is only a 20 minute walk away from the University, or there is a
frequent bus service running until 3am to and from campus and
the city centre.

Out of the residences I visited, James Baillie was definitely

my favourite. It had a real homely feel; the layout of the flats mean
 that everyone’s close together and we all got on so well. It’s just
the right distance away from campus to give you some space from
University and your workload, but without making the morning
commute too much of a mission!
Sophie Strickland-Clark, Theatre and Performance
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/jamesbailliepark_gallery
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 13

Devonshire Hall
chat
chat

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Both
Contract length: 39 weeks (catered) / 42 weeks (self-catered)
Number of rooms (catered): 247 (46 en suite)
Number of rooms (self-catered): 345 (95 en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: 0.9 miles / 1.4 km
Cumberland Road, Leeds, LS6 2EQ

Prices for catered

Room type Price per week Total contract price
Standard* £144 - £160 £5,616 - £6,240
En suite £167 - £179 £6,513 - £6,981
* Rooms share a bathroom at a ratio of either 1:3 or 1:5

Prices for self-catered

Room type Price per week Total contract price
Standard †
£109 - £114 £4,578 - £4,788
En suite £125 - £133 £5,250 - £5,586
† There are also a limited number of standard rooms priced at £80 - £102 p/w.
All standard rooms share a bathroom at a ratio of either 1:3 or 1:5

Devonshire Hall is the only student accommodation which offers

catered and self-catered options. Set in beautiful surroundings,
it comprises the Main Hall, an impressive historic building with
striking architecture, alongside converted Victorian mansion
houses and other new, purpose-built accommodation.

Some rooms have a junior double or double size bed and some of
the standard rooms have a wash basin. The foyer has a traditional
fireplace with comfy chairs, where you can relax with your friends
after a meal.

With a strong music tradition, Devonshire will be particularly

appealing if you’re interested in music or drama and, if you
want, you can get involved in a number of concerts and theatre
performances that are run throughout the year.

Close to James Baillie Park and North Hill Court, it’s halfway
between the University and the popular student suburb of
Headingley and campus is only a 10 minute walk away. Nearby
there is Woodhouse Ridge which is part of the Meanwood Valley
Trail, a seven mile waymarked footpath.

Devonshire is a great place for music lovers; not only has

it got its own orchestra, jazz band, choir and a capella group, you
 
and your friends can also gather together in the music room and
jam your own thing. A couple of my friends and I started a ukulele
band and we played some tunes in the Devonshire Christmas
concert, which was entirely organised by students; the concert
was amazing.
Matthew Yat Kiu Tang, Medicine
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/devonshire_gallery
14 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015

Leodis Residences
chat
chat

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Self-catered
Contract length: 42 weeks
Number of rooms: 713 (709 en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: 0.5 miles / 0.8 km
1 North West Road, Leeds, LS6 2QF

Room type Price per week Total contract price

En suite £123 £5,166

If you’re looking for style and convenience, Leodis is one of our

largest residences with over 700 students, offering modern, newly
refurbished rooms, all en suite with junior double beds.

This residence, run in partnership with The Mansion Group,

consists of nine accommodation blocks and students are typically
grouped six to a flat, sharing a large open-plan kitchen and living
space. There are four standard rooms also available that are
adapted for wheelchair users, which share a bathroom between
two.

Located just around the corner from Montague Burton, Leodis

is one of the closest residences to campus. It offers lots of great
places to socialise, including a common room with a large screen
TV and pool table, as well as its own outdoor picnic and BBQ area.

 
Leodis was always the accommodation that stood out
for me. I loved every minute of it and I’ve no regrets choosing
to live there.

I’m an international student and was worried at first about being

able to settle in a new country, but everyone was so welcoming
and friendly and I didn’t feel out of place at all. Leodis is more than
just a home; it’s like a big family with so many different cultures.
Ohioma Believe Oseyemere, Law
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/leodis_gallery
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 15

Montague Burton

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Self-catered
Contract length: 42 weeks
Number of rooms: 480 (all rooms share a bathroom)
Approximate walking distance from campus: 0.3 miles / 0.5 km
23 Devon Road, Leeds, LS2 9BA

Room type Price per week Total contract price

Standard* £104 £4,368
* Rooms share a bathroom at a ratio of 1:5

Amazingly close to the University, Montague Burton is located

only a very short walk away from campus and is one of our more
affordable residences. Like a small village, Montague has a strong
community feel and the outside communal areas, including the
large covered BBQ area, are usually full of students during the
summer.

Rooms in Montague are slightly larger than average and you’ll also
have your own wash basin. Flats are normally grouped into rooms
of five which share a bathroom and kitchen.

One of the best things about Monty is the location, as

the campus is literally only a five minute walk away! I loved the
 
communal living aspect; there was always something going on and
I met some really good friends through getting involved in all the
social events and different activities.

The outdoor BBQ area is a great place to chill in the summer and
gives the halls a real sociable atmosphere. I always felt really safe
at Monty and it felt like home straight away; I would definitely
recommend it!
Hannah Jones, Management and Mathematics
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/montagueburton_gallery
16 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015

Ellerslie Global Residence

chat
chat

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Catered
Contract length: 39 weeks
Number of rooms: 97 (32 en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: On campus
Lyddon Terrace, Leeds, LS2 9LQ

Room type Price per week Total contract price

Standard* £141 - £166 £5,499 - £6,474
En suite £168 - £182 £6,552 - £7,098
* Rooms share a bathroom at a ratio of 1:5

A homely residence in a row of attractive Victorian town houses,

Ellerslie Global Residence is located right on campus, just across
from a public park, offering mainly standard rooms with shared
bathrooms and a number of en suite rooms.

Ellerslie offers a great opportunity for undergraduates, from the

UK and all over the world, to live together in a friendly and multi-
cultural environment. Around half of the residents are international
students, so you’ll benefit from a diverse social life and build a
global network of friends. You can even get involved in a number of
intercultural events held throughout the year, from film screenings
to swing dance classes, to share your own culture and learn about
others.

If you’re interested in practising different languages, the diversity of

students in Ellerslie also offers the possibility of language exchange
opportunities. One of the common rooms even has international
TV, so you can keep up to date with the latest international news,
sport and your favourite programmes from around the world.

The great thing about Ellerslie is that it’s small enough for
everyone to get to know each other and because you’re not in flats,
you can easily spend time with each other in the common room;
it’s not just a hall, it’s a family. I loved getting to know everyone; it
was so relaxed and the pool table and Wii were great ice breakers!
It was amazing meeting people from across the world, learning
about their cultures and teaching them about our culture.
Danielle Baker, Spanish
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/ellerslie_gallery
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 17

Henry Price Residences

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Self-catered
Contract length: 42 weeks
Number of rooms: 355 (45 en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: On campus
Clarendon Road, Leeds, LS2 9LG

Room type Price per week Total contract price

Standard* £106 - £116 £4,452 - £4,872
En suite £122 - £129 £5,124 - £5,418
* Rooms share a bathroom at a ratio of 1:2

Overlooking the open space and greenery of Woodhouse Moor,

where a lot of students gather in the summer months, Henry Price
is the only self-catered residence on campus, with easy access
to University facilities and only a short walk to the popular student
suburb of Hyde Park.

Most of the rooms are standard and share a bathroom, but you
only share with one other person. There are also a small number of
en suite rooms available.

There are 40 self-contained flats spread across five floors, each

with a large open kitchen, dining and living space which are
typically shared between eight or nine people, so there’s plenty of
opportunity to socialise.

The convenient location isn’t just a great way of saving

money on transport costs; it also allows you to play the odds on
how late you can get up and still make it to that morning lecture!
The proximity also makes it easier to plan other aspects of student
life around my studies, as the students’ union and The Edge sports
facility are just minutes away.

The rooms are a good size and come equipped with everything
you need. The kitchen facilities are really good too and are great
places to socialise with other students. I’ve also enjoyed meeting
international students, as food is an easy way to start learning
about other people’s cultures.
Aaron Gibbon, Computer Science  
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/henryprice_gallery
18 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015

Charles Morris Hall

chat
chat

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Catered
Contract length: 39 weeks
Number of rooms: 625 (490 en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: On campus
Mount Preston Street, Leeds, LS2 9JP

Dobree and Whetton Houses

Room type Price per week Total contract price
Standard* £162 £6,318
En suite £171 £6,669
* Rooms share a bathroom at a ratio of 1:2

Storm Jameson Court

Room type Price per week Total contract price
Standard †
£170 - £174 £6,630 - £6,786
En suite £184 - £191 £7,176 - £7,449
† There are only 3 standard rooms in one self-contained flat which share
a bathroom at a ratio of 1:3

Located right on campus, Charles Morris has over 600 students

living there, so you’re sure to meet a lot of people. An ideal choice
for performing arts students, Charles Morris is located minutes
away from the University’s very own theatre, stage@leeds and next
door to the students’ union. If you love the idea of living near to the
city centre, as well as having the luxury of being able to get out of
bed and go straight to lectures without catching a bus or having far
to walk, this is the place for you.

Named after a former Vice-Chancellor, the residence comprises a

mix of traditional and newly-built accommodation. Storm Jameson
Court is a hotel-style complex, including rooms with en suite, junior
double beds, a safe and telephone; all kitchens have a TV and are
typically shared by around six students. There are also two smaller
refurbished annexes, Dobree and Whetton Houses and students
here are normally grouped 11 to a flat. 

I moved from Singapore and was made to feel completely

at home by all the staff and students at Charles Morris; I never
once questioned my safety.

The accommodation was second to none; my room was modern

and contemporary but still felt really homely. The maintenance
team were really reliable and made sure everything was running
smoothly and everyone was happy. If I had to do it all over again,
Charles Morris would still be my number one place to be!
Jordan Rowcliffe, Geography
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/charlesmorris_gallery
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 19

Lyddon Hall
chat
chat

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Catered
Contract length: 39 weeks
Number of rooms: 151 (21 en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: On campus
Virginia Road, Leeds, LS2 9JW

Room type Price per week Total contract price

Standard* £141 - £167 £5,499 - £6,513
En suite £169 - £185 £6,591 - £7,215
* Rooms share a bathroom at a ratio of 1:2, 1:3 or 1:4

Situated right next to the students’ union and the Refectory,

Lyddon Hall is the University’s oldest residence and comprises a
large main hall and several beautiful Victorian houses.

The rooms are spacious and the furniture isn’t fixed, so you can
change it around to suit you; some rooms also have a double
bed. There are a small number of en suite rooms available, but the
majority of rooms are standard and share a bathroom, although
you may also have your own wash basin.

Lyddon is packed with great facilities, including a traditional, well-

stocked library. The grand piano and the quaint pictures on the
walls create a traditional feel and reflect the Victorian charm of the
residence.

 
Living in Lyddon has made my University experience
so far. Everything is on your doorstep so you can fully immerse
yourself in Uni life; the students’ union is right next door and you
don’t need to worry about getting up late and missing lectures, as
most schools are only a short walk away! Being in catered halls has
also made life a lot easier; the Refectory has been a life-saver and
it’s great to have a nice hot meal after a long day in lectures.

Although it’s one of the smaller halls, Lyddon is really lively and it’s
easy to meet people, so you soon feel at home. I’ve loved my time
at Lyddon and I’d honestly recommend it to anyone!
Jade-ella Weatherley, Music and English
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/lyddon_gallery
20 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015

Central Village
chat
chat

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Self-catered
Contract length: 43 weeks
Number of rooms: 980 (all en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: 0.3 miles / 0.5 km
Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 3AB

Room type Price per week Total contract price

En suite £127 - £133 £5,461 - £5,719
Studio £160 £6,880

Central Village is a cluster of new buildings. It’s a perfect location

right on the University’s doorstep; only a few minutes’ walk to the
gym and pool on campus or the city centre in the other direction,
so there’s no need for a taxi home after a night out.

Each flat comprises five or six good-sized rooms, all en suite, which
are light, modern and have junior double or double size beds. Each
flat has a large open kitchen, dining and living space with comfy
seating and a TV, which is great for having a get together.

Single occupancy studio flats are also available, with en suite, fitted
kitchens and great lounge areas.

Living in Central Village was great; aside from the obvious

benefits of having our own bathrooms and a TV in the lounge, it’s
 
right next to the campus and the city centre – I brought a bike with
me when I moved to Leeds and I haven’t had to use it once!

The flats are like new, with modern features and appliances and
the staff are always friendly and willing to help, whatever the
problem might be. The on-site mini supermarket has also proved to
be very useful for those last minute essentials!
Declan Bradshaw, Broadcast Journalism
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/centralvillage_gallery
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 21

Sentinel Towers
chat
chat

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Self-catered
Contract length: 42 weeks
Number of rooms: 240 (all en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: 0.9 miles / 1.4 km
Burley Street, Leeds, LS3 1LD

Room type Price per week Total contract price

En suite £116 - £121 £4,872 - £5,082

Just to the west of campus, ideally located for medical, dental and
business students, Sentinel Towers offers en suite accommodation
close to the city centre. There are two blocks at Sentinel Towers,
all with ensuite rooms and some with double beds, which are
organised into flats with four to eight students sharing the kitchen
facilities.

Sentinel Towers is one of the quieter student residences, but still

has a sociable atmosphere. The common room has a TV, pool
table, table tennis and comfy seating; ideal for relaxing after a
hard day studying. It’s only a short walk to campus or there’s a
bus service that runs from right outside the residence, taking
you to campus and back. There are a few shops nearby, ideal for
essentials and it’s very close to The Tannery residence.

I really enjoyed living at Sentinel Towers; it was a perfect

study environment, but also a great place to meet students from all
over the world and learn about completely different cultures.
 
The location is ideal as it’s only a 10 minute walk from campus
and the city centre, so you don’t feel like you’re missing out on
anything. I couldn’t have asked for nicer accommodation; it was
a great choice!
Sophie Hopson, International Business
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/sentineltowers_gallery
22 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015

X Tannery
The
chat
chat

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Self-catered
Contract length: 43 weeks
Number of rooms: 440 (all en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: 1 mile / 1.6 km
Cavendish Street, Leeds, LS3 1AF

Room type Price per week Total contract price

En suite £123 £5,289

The Tannery, run in partnership with UNITE, is just a 15 minute

walk from campus and with such a great location on the edge
of the city you’ll never be far from the action. You’re also close
to the motorway network and Leeds Railway Station, giving you
easy access to visit home, or if you want to explore more of what
Leeds and Yorkshire have to offer during the weekends and
University holidays.

Offering en suite accommodation, The Tannery is situated just

to the west of campus, behind Sentinel Towers, making it ideal
for medical, dental and business students. All rooms have junior
double beds and kitchen facilities are typically shared between
five students and sometimes only three students.

I lived at the Tannery as a first year student and chose

 
to go back again for my final year. The location is close to the
city centre; ideal for shopping and nights out! There’s a mini
supermarket on site, so you don’t have to go far for any essentials,
or there’s a range of smaller food shops just five minutes down the
road. If you don’t fancy walking to Uni, there’s a bus service that
runs from right outside the residence, taking you to campus and
back, so you don’t have to worry if it’s raining or you’ve got loads
of books to carry.

There’s a great sense of community at The Tannery; the common

room is a fantastic place to hang out with friends and the hall exec
is really active and organises lots of events for students to enjoy!
The best feature of The Tannery has to be the big beds and en
suite bathrooms!
Robyn Dempsey, Biology
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/tannery_gallery
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation 23

Liberty Dock
chat
chat

Fact File
Catered or self-catered: Self-catered
Contract length: 42 weeks
Number of rooms: 490 (all en suite)
Approximate walking distance from campus: 1.8 miles / 2.9 km
Clarence Road, Leeds, LS10 1LU

Room type Price per week Total contract price

En suite £122 £5,124

In a great location, overlooking the River Aire and near to the Royal
Armouries, Liberty Dock offers modern, purpose-built city centre
living in en suite rooms, all of which have junior double beds.

Run in partnership with Liberty Living, this residence has recently

had a complete refurbishment and individual rooms are organised
into flats that are shared between five or six students. It has its
own common room and gym on site and it’s just a short walk to
the city centre, ideally placed for everything the city has to offer
– you could even take the scenic route along the river which has
stunning views.

If you don’t fancy walking, regular buses to campus can be found

directly outside the residence and you’re within easy reach of all
local transport links, including Leeds Railway Station, if you want to
visit home.

Liberty Dock wasn’t my first choice of accommodation,

 
but it turned out to be a fantastic place. The location was an initial
worry, but it didn’t prove to be a problem at all. It’s a relaxing
distance from the University and only a short, but beautiful,
riverside walk to the city centre.

The area is lovely, the site is well looked after and my room was
an ideal student home with everything I could possibly need.
The facilities on site were brilliant and the staff were very
welcoming and always quick to help and resolve any problems;
Liberty Dock was an amazing place to live.
Jack Bromley, English Language and Literature
For more images visit www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation/libertydock_gallery
24 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS YOUR HOME 2015
Applying for accommodation
Allocation of rooms
We don’t operate a first come, first served policy and we try to
allocate our accommodation based on your requirements and
preferences. We usually match around 70% of all students with
their first choice accommodation, but you can always try to swap
your room with another student once you get here, if you are not
completely happy.
Room swaps are advertised in the Student Services Centre. You
can advertise your room simply by filling in a form, giving details
of your current accommodation and where you would like to move
to. Alternatively, you can complete a room transfer form, available
from Accommodation Services and someone will contact you
when a suitable room becomes available.
Flexible payment methods
Budgeting for university can be difficult, so we have made it as
easy as possible for you to pay your accommodation fees. There
are no hidden extras, so the price you see on your contract is what
you pay.
A £200 deposit is payable on the acceptance of your contract,
but there is no signing fee and no guarantor is needed.
Your rent can then be paid in one, three or eight instalments to
make budgeting easier – the first instalment isn’t due until October
so you don’t have any rent to pay until after you move in.
Accommodation after your first year
You can choose to stay in University accommodation throughout
your whole time in Leeds, or you may prefer to move into shared
accommodation in one of Leeds’ popular student suburbs or the
city centre.
If you’re an international student, you are guaranteed* a place in
our accommodation for the duration of your course, as long as you
apply by the deadline.
How to apply
You can apply now for accommodation via our website, but you
must have accepted Leeds as your firm or insurance choice with
UCAS. You’ve got plenty of time to make your choice, but you
must apply for accommodation by 1 July 2015 if you want to be
guaranteed* an offer of accommodation.
Once we’ve allocated your accommodation we’ll send you an email
with a link to your online contract; it will also have information
about the online accommodation induction and how to set up
a payment instalment plan. Make sure you read the contract
carefully, including the terms and conditions.
If you have an unconditional offer, we’ll confirm your
accommodation by 1 August, otherwise we’ll confirm your
accommodation between 14 August and early September.
You’ll need to accept the contract and pay the £200 deposit
within four days of receiving the email, so if you’re not going to be
around, make sure you or someone else can access your emails.
You’ll then be able to check out the official accommodation
Facebook groups to find out who you will be living with and to see
what exciting events are planned for you once you arrive.
www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/community/halls-selector
+44 (0)113 343 7777
accom@leeds.ac.uk
www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation
* Restrictions apply relating to deadlines, residence and academic offer status.
 
Alternative formats
If you require any of the information contained in this guide in
an alternative format eg Braille, large print or audio, contact the
Disability Team.
Telephone: +44 (0)113 343 3927
Textphone: +44 (0)113 343 2616
disability@leeds.ac.uk
 | www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodation

70%
We successfully allocate 70%
of our students their first
choice of accommodation –
unfortunately, in common with
most universities in the UK, we
can’t guarantee everyone their
first choice.
 Follow us
/universityof leeds
@comingtoleeds
/universityof leeds

Legal
For current information on courses, fees and entry requirements please visit our
website at www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate

Whilst the University endeavours to ensure that the information contained in this
brochure is accurate at the date of publication the University does not accept liability
for any inaccuracies contained within it. Where circumstances change outside the
reasonable control of the University, the University reserves the right to change or
cancel parts of, or entire, programmes of study or services at any time without liability,
even after students have registered at the University. Circumstances outside of the
University’s reasonable control include, industrial action, over or under demand from
Leeds
students, staff illness, lack of funding, severe weather, fire, civil disorder, political unrest, LS2 9JT
government restrictions and concern with regard to the transmission of serious illness.
The University’s contract with its students does not confer third party benefits for the
United Kingdom
purposes of the Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. www.leeds.ac.uk