Student Accommodation in Leeds

Leeds Etymology - How did Leeds get its name? 

Leeds is derived from “Loidis” which was an ancient forested area of the Celtic kingdom. “Loidis” means “People of the Lat” with “Lat” being an old name for what is known now as “Aire” the river. “Aire” means “the one with the violet color”, combined, it becomes “people of the violet river”. 

What Is Leeds famous for? 

Leeds Location

Leeds is two hours away from London, give or take 10 minute, using the underground from Leeds station to London King’s Cross station. By car, it can take almost four hours with a total distance of 196.0 miles. 

Why Book Student Accommodation in Leeds?

Leeds is a city located on the banks of River Aire right in the heart of the United Kingdom. It is a vibrant city with a rich past as it went through a huge industrial revolution in the 18th century. It is currently a city with breathtaking architecture and a world-class attraction for shopping addicts and traders. The city has a wide range of art venues including world-class theatres, art exhibitions, galleries, and art centers. Leeds has a lot of free festivals of which you can visit. Leeds Indie food festival is a recommended festival as long as you are in the city; it is a festival celebrating street food around the world. The festival started 5 years ago and still continues till now. It is held yearly in May and about 50% or more of the events are free to check out. Other festivals worth checking out include Leeds Digital Festival, Leeds Film City Festival, and Leeds Opera Festival. 

Leeds Climate

LeedsTemperature - How cold does it get in Leeds? - Does it rain a lot in Leeds?

The average temperature in Leeds throughout the year is 9.5 °C. Heavy rainfall is present all year around, even in the driest months. February is the driest month in Leeds, while the heaviest rainfall takes place in August. The warmest month is July with an average temperature of 16.1 °C. January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of 3.8 °C. Asking for available heating systems when booking your student accommodation in Leeds is quite important. 

What to Pack and Leeds Local Timing

Googling “Leeds Climate” will give a result of the city being warm and temperate and it’s true, Leeds is warm - from a European perspective; however, for an international student coming from some tropical country, Leeds will be quite cold. So if that is the case, you’ll probably need to flip your whole wardrobe upside down because living in Leeds will be quite the adventure, a cold one! Rain boots and jackets will be a must, thermals and scarfs will be essential for day to day wear, and heat preserving shoes are your best friend. GMT is Leeds’ local timing and that is a detail you should keep in mind when booking your travels and student accommodation in Leeds.   

Is Leeds Rural or Urban? 

Leeds is mostly rural, around two thirds of its land is greenery and this is where the title “the greenest city in the UK” came from. The perfect choice for you is to have your student accommodation in Leeds as not only every facility is accessible on your demand, but also weekends getaways are right around the corner. 

Leeds Lifestyle 

Is Leeds a good place to live?

Leeds has the 4th largest number of university students in the UK with over 70,000 students which is more than 10% of the population of the city. So if you are a student, then the answer is yes, Leeds is quite the place to be spending your school years in. 

Is Leeds an expensive place to live?

Leeds isn’t considered expensive when compared to London; however, compared to a cheap city like Loughborough, Leeds is a bit expensive of course. For an international student, you’ll see the price difference in some of the accommodation facilities and some of the entertainment destinations; supermarkets’ prices won’t really ruin your groceries budget.    

Is Leeds better than Manchester?

Transportation wise, Leeds has better links to London and the south east area considering the fact that it’s located on the east coast main line. Lifestyle wise, Manchester is cheaper than Leeds, and for the entertainment part, Manchester will probably win it, as it’s more spreaded out in space than Leeds. 

Is Leeds boring?

Being a small city, it can be a bit boring for those who are used to the overwhelming city life. Most of the entertainment destinations close early and for students who are consuming their day in school and studying, having everything shut down at 10 PM is not quite the dream. However, Leeds is the perfect choice for any student looking for an on-a budget lifestyle. 

What are Some Must-Visit Places in Leeds?

If you are a student living in Leeds, you should visit the main city attractions like the Leeds City Museum, Abbey House and Museum, and the Leeds Industrial Museum. The Leeds City Museum is a free museum which holds various exhibitions with artefacts that represent the history of the city and the world. The museum is a good place to explore whether you are interested in Egyptian history or the Greek art of pottery. Abbey House is another free city attraction that you should definitely visit and it is located in Aire Valley in Leeds. It includes the remains of an ancient chapterhouse along with a roofless church, a narrow choir, and a ruined tower. These remains are currently used as an educational centre with various workshops about life during the Victorian era.

Other free things to do in Leeds include searching for Owl Trails in the city; owls are the unofficial animal of Leeds, they appear on the coat of arms and they are scattered around the old buildings of  the city. If you are the type who loves treasure hunting, try hunting for the owl trails. You can do so using this easy follow map for directions.

Universities in Leeds 

1. The University of Leeds 

2. Leeds Beckett University 

3. Leeds Trinity University  

4. The University of Law - Leeds

Transportation In Leeds 

Leeds has a very simple bus system that you can easily follow and you can check the bus schedule for more details. You can also use the National Rail website to check out train routes if you are more interested in riding the train. 

Railway Stations in Leeds - What train line is Leeds on?

East Coast Main Line is the railway line that connects Leeds with other UK cities through more than 15 stations, here are some of these stations: 

1. Leeds Station

2. Woodlesford

3. Headingley

4. Morley

5. Cross Gates

6. Cottingley

7. Burley Park

8. Horsforth

9. Bramley

10. Garforth

Famous Neighbourhoods For Student Accommodation in Leeds 

Clay Pit Lane, Cavendish Street, Springfield Mount, Westfield Road, Cardigan Road, Burley Road, Calverley Street, Burley Road, Cross Chancellor Street, St Albans Place, Bingley Street.     

Other Student Accommodation In UK

Besides having facilities for student accommodation in Leeds, Casita offers student accommodation in these UK cities: 

London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Manchester, Aberystwyth, Aberdeen, Bangor, Belfast, Bradford, Bath, Brighton, Bedford, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cambridge, Carlisle, Colchester, Canterbury, Cheltenham, Coventry, Cardiff, Chester, Derby, Dundee, Durham, Egham, Exeter, Falmouth, Gloucester, Guildford, Hatfield, Huddersfield, Hull, Ipswich, Kingston, Lancaster, Lincoln, Loughborough, Luton, Leicester, Medway, Newcastle, Norwich, Newcastle under Lyme, Nottingham, Newport, Oxford, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Salford, Stirling, Sunderland, Sheffield, Stockton on tees, Swansea, Southampton, Stoke, Winchester, Wrexham, Wolverhampton, Worcester, York.