Student accommodation in Westcotes, Leicester

Due to its proximity to De Montfort University, Westcotes is a very popular student area.

Westcotes does have higher crime rates than some other areas of Leicester. However, as long as you take sensible precautions like walking with friends at night and locking your doors and windows when you leave, you should feel safe living in Westcotes student housing in Leicester.

Westcotes is a buzzy area with lots of restaurants, cafes, and bars. It is conveniently located near De Montfort University and the city centre, with strong transport links.

De Montfort University has three halls of residence near their campus, and relationships with six other privately owned halls in the city. Students will generally live in these halls in their first year before moving into private student houses in Westcotes, Leicester city centre, and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.

Westcotes is located to the West of Leicester city centre, next to Bede Island and Western Park.

There is student accommodation in Westcotes to suit nearly every budget. With lots of options around Narborough Road so you'll be able to find somewhere that's just right. Leicester is also quite an affordable city, so you should be able to keep your cost of living relatively low.

Many student houses in Westcotes are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.

It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.

The majority of student accommodation in Westcotes can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.

Short-term student rentals in Westcotes are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Leicester.