Student Accommodation Liverpool

About Liverpool 

Liverpool is very popular among students. According to the National Student Survey (NSS) and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), students enjoy staying in Liverpool. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Liverpool:

• Undergraduate: 30%

• Postgraduate: 45%

• Doctoral: 52%

The proportion of international students in Liverpool has been increasing steadily over the past few years due to a number of factors, including the growing reputation of Liverpool’s universities, the increasing globalisation of higher education, and the UK government's policy of encouraging international students to study in the UK. 

Popular Student Accommodation Areas in Liverpool

Liverpool has several areas that are student-friendly. They all offer a vibrant and diverse life for students to explore and get used to different cultures. These neighbourhoods usually affect the cost of public transportation fares. The further you travel from the city centre, the higher the fare. 

Popular Liverpool areas among university students are Smithdown Road and Wavertree, Kensington, and the Baltic Triangle. There are a few things to remember while searching for the perfect student area to stay in, including transportation, cost, and amenities.

1. Smithdown Road and Wavertree
Smithdown Road and Wavertree is a well-known student area in Liverpool. Student accommodations here cost between £100 and £150 per week.

• Distance to the University of Liverpool:

  • Walking: ~30 minutes

  • Cycling: ~9 minutes

  • Bus: ~15 minutes

• Distance to Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU):

  • Walking: ~48 minutes

  • Cycling: ~13 minutes

  • Bus: ~24 minutes

• Distance to the City Centre:

  • Walking: ~49 minutes

  • Cycling: ~15 minutes

  • Bus: ~22 minutes

2. Kensington
In Kensington, student accommodations range from approximately £200 to £500 per week.

• Distance to the University of Liverpool:

  • Walking: 16 minutes

  • Cycling: 5 minutes

  • Bus: 13 minutes

• Distance to Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA):

  • Walking: 33 minutes

  • Cycling: 9 minutes

  • Bus: 26 minutes

• Distance to the City Centre:

  • Walking: 29 minutes

  • Cycling: 9 minutes

  • Bus: 17 minutes

3. Baltic Triangle
The Baltic Triangle offers affordable student accommodations, with rates between £100 to £180 per week.

• Distance to the University of Liverpool:

  • Walking: 26 minutes

  • Cycling: 10 minutes

  • Bus: 19 minutes

• Distance to Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU):

  • Walking: 23 minutes

  • Cycling: 8 minutes

  • Bus: 22 minutes

• Distance to the City Centre:

  • Walking: 17 minutes

  • Cycling: 5 minutes

  • Bus: 12 minutes

These areas offer various transport options and are close to major universities and amenities, making them ideal for students studying in Liverpool.

Less Popular Yet Student-Recommended Areas Near Universities in Liverpool

1. Mount Pleasant:

A popular street in Liverpool city centre.

• Distance to the University of Liverpool: 7 minutes walking 

• Distance to Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU): 6 minutes walking

• Distance to the City Centre: 9 minutes walking
  
  

  Student Studios in Liverpool near Mount Pleasant:

• Benson Yard

• Unite Students Lennon Studios
  
  

2. Lime Street:

An old and popular street in Liverpool, known for the Lime Street railway station.

• Distance to the University of Liverpool: 15 minutes walking 

• Distance to Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA): 17 minutes walking

• Distance to the City Centre: 6 minutes walking

Student Apartments in Liverpool near Lime Street:

• Horizon Heights

• The Lantern
  
  

3. Cavern Quarter:

A bustling, lively part of Liverpool known for its nightlife and live music, being the birthplace of The Beatles.

• Distance to the University of Liverpool: 22 minutes walking 

• Distance to Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA): 22 minutes walking

• Distance to the City Centre: 8 minutes walking

Liverpool student homes near Cavern Quarter:

• Tinlings Student Accommodation Liverpool - Flexible Tenancies

• Crosshall Street
  
  

4. Ropewalks:

A diverse district encompassing many notable streets.

• Distance to the University of Liverpool: 15 minutes walking 

• Distance to Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU): 11 minutes walking

• Distance to the City Centre: 4 minutes walking

Student Halls in Liverpool near Ropewalks:

• Iconinc, The Ascent

• Benson Yard

Best Recommended Student Accommodation in Liverpool

Liverpool has a vast choice of student room options, and students can explore different areas in Liverpool in proximity to their colleges and budgets. 

Best Recommended student Housing in Liverpool that provide almost every room type are Albert Court, iQ Great Newton House, Cedar House Unite, Europa, Liverpool, Lennon Studios Unite, Atlantic Point, Cathedral Campus, Cambridge Court Unite, and Arrad House. 

Liverpool Student housing near City Centre:

• Moorfield (6 Mins walk)

• Crosshall Street Liverpool - Flexible Tenancies (8 Mins walk)

• Tinlings Student Accommodation Liverpool - Flexible Tenancies (7 Mins walk)

• Byrom Point Roost (8 Mins walk)

• Atlantic Point (11 Mins walk)

• Innovo House (13 Mins walk)

• The Lantern(15 Mins walk)

• Horizon Heights (15 Mins walk) 

• Grand Central Unite (17 Mins walk)

Discover Student Room Types in Liverpool (Approx. £350 - £2,170/ month)

The purpose-built student accommodation in Liverpool typically includes various amenities and features in the bills; it varies from high-speed Wi-Fi to on-site gyms according to the provider's terms and conditions. But broadly, we suggest a student should consider budget, needs, and preferences while making decisions. 

Here, we have categorised the room types below based on preferences and budgets to help you make decisions.

Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Liverpool: 

These cost around £440- £1,082 per month on average and are recommended for comfortable sharing space students. Typically, such properties are houses or apartments. 

1. Shared room

   • Amenities: Self-contained apartments with multiple bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Smithdown Road and Wavertree’s average rent: £600/month

   • Kensington’s average rent: £490/month

   • The Baltic Triangle’s average rent: £600/ month

   • Recommended Liverpool student homes for single rooms at Cathedral Campus.

2. Triple/Quadruple rooms

   • Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Smithdown Road and Wavertree’s average rent: £400/month

   • Kensington’s average rent: £350/month

   • The Baltic Triangle’s average rent: £350/ month

3. Entire place

   • Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Smithdown Road and Wavertree’s average rent: £650/month

   • Kensington’s average rent: £700/month

   • The Baltic Triangle’s average rent: £600/month

Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Liverpool with privacy: These rooms cost around £566 to £1,082 per month. 

1. Student Single Room

   • Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Smithdown Road and Wavertree’s average rent: £604/month

   • Kensington’s average rent: £450/month

   • The Baltic Triangle average rent: £640/month

   • Recommended student single rooms are Cathedral Campus, Grand Central Unite, and Crosshall Street.

2. Student-shared Flats

   • Amenities: Private Bedrooms in shared houses or flats, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Smithdown Road and Wavertree’s average rent: £520/month

   • Kensington’s average rent: £520/month

   • The Baltic Triangle’s average rent: £620/month

3. Student Twin Rooms

   • Amenities: One room with two single beds, a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen

   • Smithdown Road and Wavertree’s average rent: £540/month

   • Kensington’s average rent: £460/month

   • The Baltic Triangle’s average rent: £520/month

4. Student Double Room

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  • Smithdown Road and Wavertree’s average rent: £540/month
  • Amenities: One bedroom with a double bed, a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen
  • Kensington’s average rent: £460/month
  • The Baltic Triangle’s average rent: £520/month

Room Type 3: Liverpool student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and proximity to the city centre cost around £566 to £1,082 per month. 

1. Liverpool Student Flats 

   • Amenities: Private bedrooms, private bathrooms, and private kitchens

   • Smithdown Road and Wavertree’s average rent: £540/month

   • Kensington’s average rent: £520/month

   • The Baltic Triangle’s average rent: £620/month

   • Browse through Liverpool student flats such as Iconinc, The Ascent.

2. Liverpool Student En-Suite Rooms 

   • Amenities: Single bedrooms, private bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Smithdown Road and Wavertree’s average rent: £840/month

   • Kensington’s average rent: £740/month

   • The Baltic Triangle’s average rent: £920/month

   • Browse through students' en-suits in Liverpool, such as Albert Court, iQ Great Newton House, Cedar House Unite, and Lennon Studios Unite.

3. Liverpool Student Studios

   • Amenities: private bedrooms, private bathrooms, and private kitchens

   • Smithdown Road and Wavertree’s average rent: £940/month

   • Kensington’s average rent: £940/month

   • The Baltic Triangle’s average rent: £1220/month

   • Browse through students' studios in Liverpool, such as Cedar House Unite, Lennon Studios Unite, and Cathedral Campus.

Room Type 4: Students who prefer amenities over budget

• Student penthouses in Liverpool cost around  £1,285-£2,170 per month. Falkland House in Liverpool provides a penthouse starting at £230 per week. 

These are suitable for students who prefer to have private bedrooms, a private balcony, a terrace, spacious rooms, and a top floor.

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Cost of Living in Liverpool for Students (Approx. £400 - £740)    

It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall, apart from your Liverpool student accommodation rent, other expenses cannot be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Liverpool as a student:

Food: £220-£360/month on average. 

• We suggest buying groceries that cost around £130/month and cooking your own meal.
• Shop from grocery stores such as Iceland, Aldi, and Lidl, as well as larger chains like Tesco and Sainsbury's. They have some specific days for students' discounts.

Transportation: £60-£150/month on average

• Use Merseyrail, which is the main train network in Liverpool. It costs around  £134.20 per month.

• Taxis are also available. The average taxi ride cost in Liverpool is around £2.80 per mile.

• Walking is always an option if you enjoy it. It’s free, which will help you save money.

Kitchen Essentials: Market worth around £20-£40. 

• Some properties do not provide utensils. In that case, students can check online, and some websites provide utensils at discounted prices for students from market prices.

• Former students generally leave their kitchen essentials on the property while leaving the city due to airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friend's circle and reuse the stuff. 

Bedding Essentials: Market worth around £50-£100. 

• Only a few providers provide bedding packs to their tenants as part of their bills or as an offer. Otherwise, after move-in, students have to buy on their own.

• Due to airport luggage weight restrictions, former students generally leave their bedding essentials on the property while leaving the city. You can find someone in your friend's circle and reuse the stuff.

Bathroom Essentials: Market worth around £30-£50.

• While booking a student room, the focus remains on whether it has shared or private bathrooms, but forget about bathroom essentials. Students can check online, where some websites provide discounted prices from market prices.

Cleaning Essentials: Market worth around £20- £40