Student Accommodation in the UK
Downing Students: 14 purpose-built student accommodation properties across 10 UK cities.
Our Cities
We believe finding the right place to live while you study should be easy. That’s why we offer safe, well looked after, contemporary buildings perfectly placed near to University campuses and just minutes away from essential bus and rail links and other local amenities.
Our purpose built, stylish living spaces let you become part of a community and offer comfort, security and value for money., which means you can focus on what’s important; your studies!
Cambridge
Coventry
"City Village" at 1 Bond Street from £140 per week.
Steps from Coventry University. University of Warwick is accessible by bus.Exeter
"The Kingfisher" on Western Way from £235 per week.
Close to the University of Exeter and Exeter College.Edinburgh
"New Park" at 16 Bothwell Street from £210 per week.
20 minutes from the University of Edinburgh by public transport.Glasgow
2 properties in the West End. "West Village" from £230 per week and "West View" from £240 per week.
Both are around 18 minutes on foot from the University of Glasgow.Leeds
"CitySide" on Calverley Street from £275 per week.
On foot, 10 minutes to the University of Leeds and 3 minutes walk to Leeds Beckett.Liverpool
"The Arch" in Liverpool city centre from £159 per week and "The Electra" near the Baltic Triangle from £220 per week.
Both are within 10 minutes of Liverpool John Moores and the University of Liverpool.London
"The Lyra" in Zone 2 North Acton from £347 per week and "Atlas" in Zone 1 Vauxhall (Atlas is nominated to King's College London).
The Lyra connects to UCL, Imperial, and City via the Central Line.Manchester
"Square Gardens" on Wilmott Street from £265 per week.
In the university district, close to the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.Newcastle
"Verde" on Pitt Street from £170 per week and "The View" on Barrack Road from £171 per week.
Both are about 15 minutes from Newcastle University and Northumbria University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cities have more than one property?
Glasgow, London, Liverpool and Newcastle each have 2 properties.
All other cities have one.
Do all properties include bills?
Yes. Every Downing Students property includes all utility bills, including electricity, water, heating and high-speed Wi-Fi, plus contents insurance!
Can I arrange a viewing?
Yes. In-person and virtual viewings are available at all properties.
You can book them from here.
Do I need a guarantor?
Yes, a UK-based guarantor is required if you choose to pay your rent in instalments.
If you don't have a UK guarantor, you can pay your rent in full before moving in, or use an approved guarantor service.
Can I cancel after booking?
Yes, if you book between 1st October and 31st July for the next academic year starting 1st September, you have 48 hours (2 days) after completing your tenancy agreement to cancel.
You must do so by contacting Downing Students via email within the 48-hour period.
You can also cancel if your circumstances change and you do not get your place at university or your study visa. You must contact us as soon as possible with supportive documentation to demonstrate these scenarios.
How do I choose between cities?
The main factors are your university, budget, and how you want to spend your time outside of studying.
London has the highest costs but the most universities and the most direct access to career opportunities.
Coventry, Newcastle, and Glasgow are the most affordable options.
Edinburgh, Leeds, and Manchester sit in the mid-range. All three have strong university reputations and enough going on that students tend not to feel the need to leave at weekends
For more information, please check out our FAQ page.