Pros and cons of private housing in Leicester

As someone who lived within the urban area for more than four years while studying and now, I’ve been in different forms of accommodation , and thus am an experienced renter. If you’re trying to decide between private accommodations and student housing – an especially important option for postgraduate students, read on for some of the pros and cons that I’ve figured out through the time. This is the first part of two parts in which I will compare the two types of housing. This segment focuses on advantages and drawbacks in private dwelling.

Private Housing Pros

You may have more private space

The rooms in student housing tend to be tiny and cramped. I’m going to say this isn’t always the case but. The small rooms in halls are equipped with lots of storage, while in a private apartment there may be more space, but just some small cupboards.

You are able to choose the one you like

The range of privately-rented homes and flats is clearly far greater. If you are patient enough, you’re likely to find something that is suitable for the majority or all of your desires.

You can pick the address

Taking advantage of the variety, you can search for Leicester Uni accommodation wherever you want within Leicester however student housing are restricted to a limited amount of Boroughs. If you decide to stay in student housing it is possible that you will be required to leave being close to your university in order to afford a reasonable cost.

You’ll have fewer roommates

It depends on what you’re searching for. From my personal experience and those of my friends it’s more typical to lease a private space just with two or three others, whereas you are likely to have a shared bathroom and kitchen with five or more people in student housing.

You can create your own rules

There is more of freedom in a private apartment as compared to student residences. Particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, in which certain guidelines had to be followed beyond guidelines for public health.

Private Housing Cons


You may not be able to locate any items in the center

Rental markets are highly cost-effective and competitive, especially within central Leicester. If you do locate something for sale at a reasonable price, the property could be in poor condition. Living in the outskirts of Leicester means that you be able to account for longer commute times as well as the pricey nature of public transportation.

It can be stressful to search for a home.

This is in line with the previous paragraph. The market is a tense one and is moving very quickly. Most often, offers must be made over the weekend and deposits made the following day.

It can be difficult to find roommates.

Moving to a different city means that you won’t have anyone in the city yet. However, there are plenty of resources available for this. My best tip is to join group that are on Facebook or WhatsApp where fellow students are searching for roommates as well.

In the final analysis, there are certain choices you have to make. I hope that these tips provide you with a balanced understanding of all the options. But, everyone has different opinions about things , so if not sure, take an examination of all the benefits and drawbacks of each and rate them. Based on that, you’ll be able decide where the majority of your points are.