Student Accommodation on Hull Road, York

Situated just north of the University of York, Hull Road is one of UniHomes’ most popular suburbs in York when it comes to student accommodation. In fact, Hull Road was the number one area in York for student housing during the 2026/27 letting season, beating Heslington and the city centre to the top spot – meaning that competition can be tight here.

That being said, whether you're moving off campus or this is your first year at uni, we know how hard it can be to find a place that meets your needs. At UniHomes, we're dedicated to keeping things simple for students, which is why we've handpicked a range of student houses on Hull Road, York, that vary from cosy 2-bed flats to spacious 6-bedroom houses for big groups.

Things to Do Near Student Accommodation on Hull Road

With its selection of large student houses, Hull Road really is ideal for UoY students. Depending on where you need to be for your lectures, travelling to campus only takes 15 to 20 minutes by foot. At the end that’s closer to town, student accommodation on Hull Road is within reach of the University of York’s Campus West, which covers the library, Hull York Medical School, YUSU (the Student Union), and the Science Park, as well as departments like Chemistry, Biology, Languages, and Psychology.

Towards the top end of Hull Road (nearer the B&Q), you’ll find that student houses here are nearer Campus East, which is where you’ll find the Sports Village and the local GP surgery, on top of the Law, Business, Computer Science, and Media departments. Oh, and don’t forget the Greggs!

On Hull Road itself, you’ll find a wide range of amenities to make your life easier. From the Co-op Food and the Makkah International Market to the Domino’s Pizza, you’ll never go hungry while living in Hull Road student accommodation. Need somewhere for pres? The Beeswing Ale House and the Black Bull pubs provide solid starting points for your nights out.

Fancy heading into York city centre for some shopping or sightseeing? Walking will get you there in anywhere between half an hour and 40 minutes, depending on which end of Hull Road you live on, but if you’d rather get the bus then there are loads of options. The no. 10 and the X45 and X46 buses will take you straight to Merchantgate, whereas the no. 8 Park & Ride bus will get you to Parliament Street (via the Lidl at Foss Islands, which is super handy when it comes to your weekly shop). To take full advantage of the UoY buses, walk down to where Hull Road meets Lawrence Street and hop on the U1 to Merchantgate.

Why UniHomes?

At UniHomes, we offer plenty of student accommodation on Hull Road, York, varying in size to suit your preferences. These properties come fully furnished, and you'll always be within walking distance of local amenities for convenience. When it comes to budgeting, we've made it easy; our monthly rent also includes the cost for utility bills, so you don't have to worry about setting money aside each month.

Can't find a student house you like in Hull Road? No problem; we have plenty of student properties surrounding the University of York in Heslington and some gorgeous homes in Lawrence Street, just a stone's throw from campus and a short journey from York St John University.