Student living in Leeds

We take student living seriously! Scape is the 2024 Student Operator of the Year. We also won this award in 2021 and 2019.   

We have years of experience building properties with students' needs in mind. Students live in our buildings in London, Guildford, Leeds and cities across Australia. We've made sure you'll find everything you need here to make the most of your years of study. All our buildings have a 24/7 reception, offer a great sense of community, host regular events, and are in the best spots in town.  

To help with your budget and to make the moving experience hassle free, your en suite student room at Scape comes with all bills included. This includes all utility bills like electricity, water and wi-fi. No guarantor is needed when booking and each property has modern facilities such as an on-site gym and cinema room – everything you need to live uni life to the full! Come and have a look for yourself and make Scape Leeds the university home of your choice. 

Our location being based just north of Leeds city centre means there are plenty of ways for you to get around. With all your local amenities, restaurants and bars just round the corner, you don't need a car. Walking will be your best bet when it comes to your food shops and general shopping. If you need to venture out further, there are excellent transport links, with regular bus services all over the city with bus stops right outside our building, which take you to the universities and sports grounds. Leeds mainline train station is only 10 minutes away. Leeds is well connected by train, and is within easy reach of cities like Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, and York.   

Wanting to meet up with friends who live in student halls in Headingley? Hyde Park and Headingley are a short travel time away by bus.  

Looking for some fresh air? It is also super quick to travel to local parks like Roundhay or go for a stroll along stretches of the River Aire.  

 Discover more about student life in Leeds via our Leeds guide. 

Your commute to campus will be easy from Scape Leeds, as we are just around the corner from the universities of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University. Leeds Uni is a 10-minute walk away, with Beckett campus only a 5-minute walk from the property. With great transport links and connections to all over the city, Scape is also a short trip away from other educational institutions in Leeds such as Leeds Trinity University and Leeds Arts University. 

There is a lot to do in Leeds, it is a great city to study in! With a rich history, buzzing cosmopolitan environment, a fantastic food scene - Leeds is known as the foodie capital of the north. The shopping in the city centre is great and the city has a popular nightlife scene. There is something for everyone! Scape is near Leeds city centre, meaning you can tap into everything Leeds has to offer with ease. Dig into the detail in our Leeds area guide. 

"Step through the doors of renowned museums, galleries and exhibitions to find the inspiration within. Sample the vibrant independent food scene, and the crackling energy of cocktail bars and bustling pubs. Or hit the shops, bagging big brands and quirky finds."  - Visit Leeds. 

There are communal areas to bring everyone together as well as secluded spots for you to relax, recharge and study. Our communal spaces include, spacious lounges, games areas, communal kitchens and bar, craft room, cinema, fully equipped gym, library and study zones, meeting rooms and study pods. Get some air on our rooftop garden and terrace. There is also a laundry room (using circuit laundry machines) and a big, secure bike store. 

Our full address is: Jackson House, 44 Merrion Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS2 8FZ. You can find us located opposite Merrion Street Gardens. Find us on Google Maps here. 

We're located a short distance from your chosen uni. It is a 7-minute walk to Leeds Beckett University, and a 10-minute walk to the University of Leeds main campus via Woodhouse Lane. 

Whether you are looking to live on your own or with close friends in a shared apartment we've got your needs covered with a range of room types. Choose to live with friends in our en suite rooms in one of our student flats. The apartments come with a shared lounge and kitchen. Great for Friday night hangouts! If you're looking for a place on your own, we have a number of different-sized private apartments and studio options. It is worth knowing that every room comes with a private bathroom.

The cost of living can come with an expensive price tag whilst studying, with student budgets being squeezed. The type of student accommodation you choose, the location and the rent can greatly impact how much your housing costs will be. Remember to consider the required size of a deposit when reviewing a lease or housing contract. When looking for student accommodation, other than the rent, you also need to factor in the cost of utilities, internet, other bills like laundry, groceries, transport fares, eating out, clothes, cost of beauty treatments and money set aside for having fun. 

At Scape, contracts on our student housing include all services like 24hr reception, parcel collection, maintenance, utilities, Wi-Fi, cleaning and regular events. All amenities and facilities in the building are included as part of your rental. Our amazing amenities include areas such as, fitness centres, gym, study zones, meeting rooms, communal kitchen bars, lounges, terraces, plus utility bills are included as standard. Often, when living in a shared house, there is an additional fee associated with each of these benefits, but at Scape these are all included. 

If you want to find some more information about student life in Leeds, then take a look at our blog – Things every fresher should know before moving to uni, and our guide to moving to the UK for overseas students. 

Yes, we host weekly events which are a mix of on-site events and activities around the city. From Friday night hangouts to Superbowl screening, swap shops, and getting competitive with go-karting. Most events are free to join. For some off-site events there are limited spaces and there is a low-price set to secure your spot. 

Find out more about events and socials at Scape Leeds.