StudentCrowd-RGB-LongCreated with Sketch. Helping students make decisions SEARCH ARTICLES SIGN IN Write a Review

St Mark's Residences Reviews

8 Reviews by Students
#16 out of 79 halls at University of Leeds


Needs 2 more reviews to show StudentCrowd score

Needs 2 more reviews to show StudentCrowd score
0.4 mi from University of Leeds - Main Campus View map
  • 10 mins
  • 3 mins
  • 8 mins
0.4 mi from University of Leeds - Main Campus View map
  • 10 mins
  • 3 mins
  • 8 mins

How do you rate St Mark's Residences?

credit: tbc

Most helpful review

Great experience living here as it is close to campus and walkable to the city centre. Lots of social events organised by the committee celebrating different festivals

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
By member11122523
On 28th October 24
verified Verified student
Read all reviews

Most helpful review

Great experience living here as it is close to campus and walkable to the city centre. Lots of social events organised by the committee celebrating different festivals

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
By member11122523
On 28th October 24
verified Verified student
Read all reviews

Q&A


Q

Ask a new question about St Mark's Residences

Step 1 of 2
Let us know who's asking...
Step 2 of 2
* We'll create your StudentCrowd account and email you when we have responses to your question.


Already a member?
Click here to login and finish submitting your question.
Login to your account
Step 2 of 2


Don't have an account?
Click here to create one!
Thanks! Your question has been received.
We'll contact you via email to let you know when your question receives replies.

All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation

What tenancy length do I need?

Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.

Should I stay in catered student accommodation?

This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.

What is a guarantor and do I need one?

A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.

Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?

Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.

What bills will my rent include?

If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.

What is purpose-built student accommodation?

Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.

Will my student accommodation be furnished?

Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.


Read St Mark's Residences Reviews


Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member11122523 On 28th October 24 verified Verified student

Great experience living here as it is close to campus and walkable to the city centre. Lots of social events organised by the committee celebrating different festivals

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member8118110 On 7th October 24 verified Verified student

Great location and responsive service!

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4 /5
By member7116691 On 30th September 24 verified Verified student

Good accommodation, very close to university

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1341787 On 26th August 19 verified Verified student

Saint Marks is a clean, modern, and well kept Residence for international students. The people here both make and break your experience, however. Staff are generally excellent, the issue lies in the residents of the complex. If you are a remotely mature student, who has lived on their own or appreciates peace of mind, this IS NOT the residence for you. While I enjoy the multicultural setting, manners and communal hygiene will not necessarily exist in your shared hall. The Chinese students here are especially rude and unpleasant. I have personally had to throw away rotten food, put out grease fires, remove aluminum foil from the microwave, and fix a broken vacuum all from Chinese students who create these problems and leave them for someone else to solve. I have personally saved my block from burning down by putting out a grease fire which the student, who barely spoke English, had started and deemed "not her fault". Westerners and adults AVOID AVOID AVOID

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 5 /5
By Anas Moustafa On 6th August 18 verified Verified student

I am an international student, doing my MSc of Chemical engineering. The first thing that made me choose St Mark's is being so close from my college (just 3 mins walking). When it comes to facilities, I would say its better than I expected, everything is available: washing machine, dryer, cleaning service, and staff are really helpful. Even when we had our hob and washing machines wasted, they were replaced completely for free, we weren't charged for any repairing costs. I LOVED IT.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member1128962 On 4th November 17 verified Verified student

As a resident of St. Mark's for just 2 months: 1. Rooms, facilities: - The premium en-suite room is really spacious. - The common area is well-arranged and also spacious - When the room was allocated to me, the bathroom was NOT clean. Tiles and floor were stained. Then after they inspected my room, they expect you to take off the stains. - Some of the appliances in the kitchen are broken or problematic (example: broken refrigerator shelf, problematic microwave, some settings of the washing machine arent working, problematic iron) - Even when these things were reported, they didn't fix them or replace them. 2. THE SECURITY AND SUB-WARDENS DO NOT DO THEIR JOBS AND ARE IMPOLITE!!!! (IMPORTANT: My flatmates and I had a frightening experience. We called the security EMERGENCY hotline and they were not answering!!! Finally when they answered, they didnt even apologize and they just said they dont know why they didnt answer?!!!!!) 3. REALLY NOISY ENVIRONMENT

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member426387 On 29th April 17 verified Verified student

Service supervisors - friendly and efficient, but useless warden/subwardens. The accommodation managers do not reply when contacted

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1214961 On 21st August 15 verified Verified student

Best place to live for a PG student / International students.

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited

Considering St Mark's Residences?

We love helping people make the best decisions about University life.
We love helping people make the best decisions about University life.
Thanks for the feedback!
StudentCrowd is free to use, but in order to report, vote, and leave reviews, you need to create a free account.