Ultimate Student Guide to Leicester
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Seven-Bed Student Houses in Leicester
Seven-bed student houses in Leicester are perfect for larger groups of students who want a big place to call their own. There are plenty of spacious and modern options when it comes to seven-bedroom student pads in Leicester, which can be found in the city's most popular student areas. Plus, one of the great things about living in a larger student house is the cheaper rent; you'll have a bigger budget to get stuck into the student lifestyle.
For students at either the University of Leicester or De Montfort University, Stoneygate, Aylestone, Clarendon Park and Westcotes are all sought-after student areas with a great community vibe. If you're mainly based in the city centre, these districts are close to campus, so you'll never be far from your lectures.
Why UniHomes?
UniHomes is here to help you find a 7-bedroom student house in Leicester to suit you. If you are looking for a different number of bedrooms to suit your group, don't worry - we offer a broad range of properties, all with bills included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Searches for Leicester student accommodation on UniHomes consistently peak in mid-November each year, suggesting this is when most students start their house-hunting for next year. This is similar to a lot of UK cities.
There's a smaller but noticeable second wave in January from those starting the search after the Christmas break.
The average cost of Leicester student housing featured on UniHomes for 2026-27 is £131 per person, per week. This price already includes bills, which may not be the case on other websites.
This makes Leicester student accommodation more affordable than most of the UK's major cities.
Clarendon Park is the clear winner, with almost twice as many searches on UniHomes as any other Leicester area in both 2025-26 and 2026-27.
The city centre is consistently the next most popular area, followed by Westcotes.
4-bed and 3-bed student houses are consistently the most searched-for by Leicester students on UniHomes, topping the list in both 2025-26 and 2026-27.
There's also a lot of demand for 2-bed student flats and apartments - so if you're after one of these types of accommodation, make sure to start your search early enough!
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