Gallery
About Leicester
Located in the East Midlands, Leicester is a vibrant city that welcomes both ambitious students and professionals. Home to the University of Leicester and De Montfort University, it’s a hub for education, culture, and career opportunities. With a growing economy and diverse communities, Leicester offers the perfect balance of city life, history, and modern living.
Leicester has a long and interesting history! It was once the site of a prominent Roman settlement and the place where King Richard III’s remains were uncovered in The Grey Friars Car Park in 2012 – if this is something of interest, you can visit the King Richard III Visitor Centre to hear the story of the discovery, exhumation, and reburial of his remains.
For shopping, dining, and entertainment, Highcross Leicester provides a wide range of shops, restaurants, and leisure activities, while the city centre is packed with cafes, bars, gyms, and cultural venues.
Living in Leicester
Our homes in Leicester offer modern, stylish living spaces close to universities, workplaces, and the city centre.
With affordable rent options, all inclusive pricing, free contents insurance and a range of modern amenities, what more could you ask for?
Our homes are well-connected:
City Centre: Excellent bus links, cycling routes, and easy access to the M1 motorway make commuting or exploring the region simple and convenient.
De Montfort University: 5-minute walk
University of Leicester: 30 minutes on foot, 16 minutes via bus, 10 minutes by bike
Leicester Royal Infirmary: 10-minute walk
Leicester Railway Station: 10 minutes by bus or 20 minutes on foot
Universities in Leicester
Leicester has 2 leading universities, the University of Leicester and De Montfort University.
The University of Leicester
The University of Leicester is a public research university, it was founded in 1921 and has over 23,000 students. It is well-known for the invention of genetic fingerprinting and for partially funding the discovery and identification of King Richard III in 2012.
The main campus is located just south of the city and accessible in 30 minutes on foot, 16 minutes via public transport, or a 10 minute cycle. The University of Leicester has an array of student facilities including 2 sports centres with swimming pools, gyms, and regular fitness classes.
De Montfort University
Established in 1992, De Montfort University is a popular choice for students.
De Montfort University is spread over 10 campuses in Leicester, Lincoln, Milton Keynes, and Bedford – students are located on one campus for the duration of their chosen course.
Like the University of Leicester, De Montfort University offers a variety of courses for students to choose from but is known to specialise in art and design and business and law. If a student is keen to study art and design, they can pick from over 20 subject areas and get creative in a range of high-end spaces and workshops.