Everything about iQ Marsden House Leeds

• •Safety. The building has CCTV, 24 hour security and an on-site security guard. Leeds city centre holds Purple Flag status, an independent rating for well-managed night-time areas, which covers most of the routes you will walk.
• •Green space. Willow Field is close by, Woodhouse Moor is around a fifteen minute walk and the River Aire towpath is walkable for running and longer strolls. Good options for a central city location.
• •Who is around. Students, overwhelmingly. This sits in the heart of the Leeds student village, so your neighbours in every direction are in the same position as you.
• •What is around. MyLahore is 0.12 km away, Leeds University Union 0.80 km, M&S Foodhall 0.91 km and Tesco Express 0.94 km. Riverside Way, Armley Road Retail Park, The Light and The Merrion Centre are all inside 1.3 km.
• •Healthcare. Unusually well served. Leeds General Infirmary Clarendon Wing is 0.57 km away, Leeds Children's Hospital 0.58 km and Fitzroy Surgery 0.53 km, which is reassuring for anyone living away from home for the first time.
• •Transport. Kirkstall Fire Station stop is 0.18 km, Leeds Station 1.14 km and Burley Park station 1.56 km. Leeds Bradford Airport sits just under ten kilometres out.

Supermarkets and daily shopping

• •Tesco Express, 0.94 km, for daily basics and late shops
• •M&S Foodhall, 0.91 km, when you want better ingredients
• •Leeds University Union shop, 0.80 km, handy if you are already on campus
• •The Merrion Centre, St Johns Centre and Armley Road Retail Park, all within 1.3 km for bigger purchases

Eating out and student-priced food

• •MyLahore, 0.12 km, a Leeds fixture for grills, curries and late night food
• •Deli chez Leeds at 0.28 km and Sociable Folk at 0.76 km for coffee and brunch
• •Starbucks, Costa and Jack-Pots all within 0.75 km for a quick caffeine stop
• •Sous Le Nez, Rustica and The Restaurant Bar and Grill around 1 km for when parents visit

Study and libraries

• •On-site study areas and quiet spaces within the building
• •Edward Boyle and Brotherton Libraries at the University of Leeds, under a kilometre
• •Leeds City College learning resources at Park Lane, seven minutes away
• •Leeds Central Library on the Headrow, free public access with long opening hours

Fitness and downtime

• •On-site gym included in rent, plus a games room with table tennis and a cinema room
• •The Edge, University of Leeds sports centre with pool, 0.79 km
• •Spirit Health Club at 0.63 km and Core Fitness at 0.67 km for private options
• •Courtyard within the building, with Willow Field and Woodhouse Moor nearby

Provided by the property Bed, mattress, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk and chair, bookshelf, private en-suite bathroom, washer dryer, microwave, fridge, heating and Wi-Fi. Shared kitchens include hob, oven, kettle and toaster. Studios add a private kitchenette. Gym, cinema room, games room, lounges, study areas, courtyard, laundry room and reception are all on site.

Bring or buy on arrival Duvet, pillows, bedding and towels, pans and cooking utensils, plates, mugs, cutlery, a chopping board, washing-up liquid, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, extension leads, a desk lamp, and a UK plug adaptor if arriving from overseas. Note that iQ buildings do not supply bedding or pans.

Day 1

• •Collect keys at reception and confirm parcel and maintenance procedures
• •Complete your room inventory, photograph everything and submit it in writing that day
• •Test the Wi-Fi, heating, hot water and your in-room washer dryer
• •Find the fire exits, assembly point, bin store, gym and cinema room booking process
• •Do a first shop at Tesco Express, two minutes away, so you can eat properly that night

Day 2

• •Walk your actual route to your department at the time you will really be doing it
• •Register with a local GP, with Fitzroy Surgery just over half a kilometre away
• •Open or activate a UK bank account and confirm your instalment schedule
• •Note that rooms are assigned on arrival, so raise any preferences or swap requests early
• •Meet flatmates, agree kitchen and bin routines, and check what social events are running that week

• •Total cost. En-suites from around £154 per week and studios from £259, with a headline rate from £169. Across a 44 week tenancy an en-suite works out at roughly £6,776 and a studio at £11,396. Multiply by your actual contract length before comparing.
• •What is included. Electricity, heat, internet, water and contents insurance, plus the gym, cinema room, games room, table tennis, lounges, study areas, courtyard, laundry room, CCTV and 24 hour security.
• •What is not included. Bedding, pans and kitchenware, your food shopping, a TV licence if you watch live television, and any damage.
• •Instalments. Three payment plans are listed, including a four instalment option requiring a local or international guarantor, and payment in full.
• •Booking fee. The booking fee is prepaid rent used as a deposit. Once you check in successfully it is deducted from your rent and is not separately refunded.
• •Guarantor. Some instalment plans require a guarantor, with proof of address and photo ID. Both local and international guarantors are accepted on certain plans.
• •Payment methods. Alipay, Visa, Mastercard, WeChat, UnionPay, international bank transfer, cash cheque, money order, destination country bank debit card and TransferMate.
• •Cooling off. For 2026/27 academic year bookings there is no cooling-off period. Students may cancel on or before 31 July inclusive, except in special circumstances such as visa refusal.
• •No Visa No Pay. If you fail to obtain a UK visa before your tenancy start date, the tenancy agreement is cancelled and rent payments refunded on production of the required documentation.
• •No Place No Pay. If you do not gain the required qualifications and are not accepted into your stated first choice university, the same protection applies, subject to written evidence.
• •Overseas transfer note. If paying by international bank transfer, intermediary banks may deduct handling fees. Send the rent amount plus fees so the full sum arrives and you do not fall into arrears.

1. •University of Leeds — Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Geography all under a kilometre, main campus around fifteen minutes.
2. •Leeds City College — Park Lane Campus 0.36 km away, a seven minute walk.
3. •MetFilm School Leeds — roughly five minutes on foot, the closest institution to the door.
4. •Leeds Beckett University — City Campus around sixteen minutes on foot.
5. •Leeds Arts University — a short cycle or bus through the city centre.

What you should know before your child signs

• •There is no cooling-off period for 2026/27. Bookings for that academic year can only be cancelled on or before 31 July, except in special circumstances such as visa refusal.
• •The booking fee is prepaid rent. It functions as a deposit and is deducted from rent after check-in rather than returned separately at the end.
• •A guarantor may be required. Some instalment plans need one, with proof of address and photo ID. Local and international guarantors are accepted on certain plans.
• •It is a very large building. Over nine hundred residents. Excellent for meeting people, less so for anyone who wants a small, quiet flat.
• •Bedding and pans are not supplied. Your child needs to bring or buy a duvet, pillows, bedding and cookware on arrival.
• •Rooms are assigned on arrival. Preferences can be submitted in advance and the team will try to accommodate them, subject to availability.
• •Healthcare is exceptionally close. Leeds General Infirmary and Leeds Children's Hospital are both under 0.6 km, with a GP surgery closer still.

• •Arrival. Leeds Station is 1.14 km away, roughly a twenty minute walk or short taxi. Leeds Bradford Airport is 9.85 km out with a direct bus into the city, and Manchester Airport at 68.67 km connects by direct train. Contact the property in advance if you need to ask about early check-in, as it is possible in some cases.
• •No UK guarantor. This building accepts local or international guarantors on certain instalment plans, which is more flexible than most UK student accommodation. If you cannot provide either, paying in full upfront remains an option. Confirm your specific plan with Acolyte's team before transferring anything.
• •Visa safety net. Under No Visa No Pay, failure to obtain a UK visa before your tenancy start date means the agreement is cancelled and rent refunded, provided you supply the required documentation. This exemption also applies to the 2026/27 cancellation deadline, so visa refusal is protected even after 31 July.
• •Setup. In week one, open a UK bank account, register at Fitzroy Surgery or a nearby GP, buy a UK SIM, collect your BRP if applicable and complete enrolment. Woodsley Road Post Office at 0.61 km handles most paperwork and postal needs.
• •Home food. MyLahore sits 0.12 km from the door for South Asian food, and the wider Hyde Park, Kirkstall Road and city centre areas hold international grocers covering South Asian, East Asian, African and Middle Eastern ingredients. Shared kitchens have full ovens and hobs, and studios have their own kitchenette.