Student Accommodation in Stoke-on-Trent

Home to Staffordshire University (one of the smallest universities in the UK) and the University of Keele the student scene in Stoke-on-Trent hosts a vibrant and friendly community atmosphere. With impressive public transport connections and universities that are jam-packed with high-quality teaching standards, students in Stoke-on-Trent benefit from an impressive student lifestyle.

Why use UniHomes to find Stoke-on-Trent student accommodation?

Here at UniHomes, we work with letting agents across the Midlands to showcase a wide variety of student housing in Stoke-on-Trent, from cosy 1-bedroom flats to spacious 6-bed houses. So, whether you’re after somewhere near Staffordshire University or the University of Keele, we can help you find next year’s home-away-from-home – and with all your utilities included, too.

Stoke-on-Trent student housing trends: market explained

Whilst technically located adjacent to Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme (not to be confused with Newcastle upon Tyne, of course) is by far the most popular area for student accommodation in Stoke. As a bustling market town, Newcastle-under-Lyme is a firm favourite amongst Keele University goers, thanks to student housing in this part of Stoke being just a stone’s throw away from the Keele campus.

Shelton and Penkhull are also highly sought after when it comes to student accommodation in Stoke-on-Trent, largely because of their proximity to Staffordshire University – in fact, Shelton itself is home to Staffs’ Students’ Union, which regularly hosts iconic themed nights like karaoke and bingo.

Student life in Stoke-on-Trent

One of Stoke-on-Trent’s greatest strengths is its size; whether you live in Newcastle-under-Lyme or Hanley, you’re never far from everything that Stoke has to offer. So if you fancy going for a night out at Pink or indulging in some shopping at The Potteries Centre, you’ll find that getting to where you need to be (regardless of if that’s by bus or by bike) is never overly complicated.

Much to Stoke’s credit, this quaint Midlands town is situated in the very heart of the country, meaning that it’s only 35 mins away by train from nearby Manchester and one hour from Birmingham. Big days out (or nights out, if that’s more your vibe) are therefore so easy to do when you live in a student house in Stoke-on-Trent.

The Peak District is also right on Stoke’s doorstep, which makes student accommodation in Stoke-on-Trent the perfect choice for outdoor enthusiasts and keen hikers. With the Peak District being home to some of England’s most breathtaking scenery, you’ve got to make sure you trek out into the peaks at least once whilst you’re at uni in Stoke.

More of a thrill seeker than a step counter? Hop on the bus to everyone’s favourite theme park: Alton Towers. They even have a student discount, so make sure you take advantage of that when you’re booking your tickets.

Did you know?

Staffordshire University has an impressive reputation for its quirky undergraduate degree courses; they even boast a course in theme park management (lectures at Alton Towers, anyone?). Pairing this with Staffs’ reputation for teaching excellence, it’s clear to see why Stoke-on-Trent is popular.

Read more about student life in Stoke

Interested in Stoke’s nightlife? Read our blog post on the best student nights out in Stoke-on-Trent.

What students in Stoke-on-Trent say about using UniHomes

Google reviewer Demi says:

“I used UniHomes for the Stoke area to find a home in second year, and it was so quick and easy to find places even later in the year. The site gave all the information that I needed and the pictures were very clear so I could properly see what the home looked like. This was really easy to use and there were really nice homes for uni students like me and my friends. Would 100% recommend to any uni student struggling to find a home!”