22 Leazes Terrace Reviews

• Newcastle University and Northumbria University students wanting a short walk to campus
• First-year students seeking a social, central location
• Those who value all-inclusive bills and reliable Wi-Fi
• Students who cycle or use public transport

• Light sleepers or anyone sensitive to noise, especially on football match days
• Students needing on-site parking or a gym
• Those who overheat easily (no air conditioning)

• Unbeatable location for Newcastle University
• Fast, reliable Wi-Fi and all bills included
• Secure, well-maintained building with friendly staff
• Social spaces and weekly kitchen cleaning

• Noise and crowds during St. James’ Park events
• No on-site gym or car parking
• Potential for summer overheating
• Shared kitchens can get busy at peak times

• Contract length: 44 or 51 weeks
• Cooling-off period: Standard Unite Students policy applies (details available on operator’s website; no evidence of hidden clauses)
• Guarantor expectations: UK-based guarantor typically required
• Exit implications: Early exit may forfeit deposit and remaining rent; check contract for specifics

Leazes Terrace is a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) operated by Unite Students, located at 22 Leazes Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LY. The property is known for its historic architecture and central urban setting, directly adjacent to St. James’ Park and a short walk from Newcastle city centre.

Operator/Brand: Graysons Properties / Leazes Terrace

Positioning: Premium student co-living in a historic Georgian building, with furnished studios and shared apartments near Newcastle’s universities and city centre.

0.2 miles (3–5 min walk)

0.7 miles (12–15 min walk)

1.1 miles (20 min walk or 10 min bus)

En-suite bedroom in a shared 4-bedroom apartment: £139/week

En-suite bedroom in a shared 2-bedroom apartment: £146/week

Private studio apartment: From £166/week

Studio apartment (other listings): Up to £214/week

Room types are clearly listed, but exact sizes can be ambiguous between categories.

• All utilities (electricity, water, heating)
• High-speed Wi-Fi (100Mbps+)
• Contents insurance

• Laundry: £2.80/wash, £1.50/dry
• Food, external gym, transport, and any personal contents above insurance limit

• Lowest: ~£520 (basic room, 44-week contract, excluding food, laundry, gym, transport)
• Highest: ~£715 (premium room, 51-week contract, including estimated laundry, basic gym, occasional taxi)

• Dedicated study rooms and reliable Wi-Fi (“Wi-Fi is fast and reliable which was important for my studies.”)

• Communal lounges, games area, and weekly kitchen cleaning foster a social atmosphere
• “The social spaces are great for meeting people,” according to residents

• On-site laundry, vending machines, parcel collection, and secure bike storage
• “Laundry facilities are easy to use” and “parcel collection is really convenient”

• Step-free access and lifts in main buildings
• No on-site gym (students must use external facilities)

• No gym
• No air conditioning (rooms can overheat in summer)
• No on-site car parking (except blue badge holders)

• High-speed Wi-Fi (100Mbps+) included in rent

• “Wi-Fi was always reliable for online lectures,” per student reviews

• No significant Wi-Fi issues reported
• No air conditioning may impact comfort during heatwaves

• 24/7 security, CCTV, secure key fob entry
• “Security is really good, always felt safe even when coming back late”

• Central location means active nightlife and occasional crowds
• Increased risk of petty theft or anti-social behaviour during football events, as flagged by local police

• Most students report feeling safe, but caution is advised on match days and late at night