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I’ve really enjoyed my time living at newarke street it’s close to the town centre and dmu alongside this the staff are so friendly and helpful especially Cordy and jack also repairs get sorted quickly word recommended 5/5
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Most helpful review
I’ve really enjoyed my time living at newarke street it’s close to the town centre and dmu alongside this the staff are so friendly and helpful especially Cordy and jack also repairs get sorted quickly word recommended 5/5
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Newarke Street Information
| Telephone | 0116 243 8370 |
| Postcode | LE1 5XA |
| Price from | £147.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
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Room Types
Single Studios Studio Bronze Plus
Single Studios Studio Gold
Single Studios Studio Silver
Single Studios Studio Silver Plus
Amenities
This property offers bike storage, gym, study space, common room & games room. Discover more!
Popular
- Gym
- Library or Study Area
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Access
Features
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- Broadband
- WiFi
People/Staff
- Courtesy Officer (24-hour Patrol)
- Onsite Concierge
- Onsite Manager
Recreational Facilities
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Study Support
- Library or Study Area
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Newarke Street is 20 minutes away from the train station & a stone's throw away from the city centre, the Curve Theatre, Phoenix Cinema, local restaurants & clubs.
De Montfort University (DMU)
Main Campus4 mins1 min4 mins0.2 mi
University of Leicester
Main Campus18 mins5 mins18 mins0.8 mi
Loughborough University
Loughborough Campus4 hours 31 mins27 mins46 mins14.9 mi
Newarke Street Biography
Newarke Street couldn’t be in a better location for De Montfort University students, as it is situated right next to the campus. It is also convenient for those studying at the University of Leicester which is just a twenty-minute walk away.
Newarke Street is a smaller residence so it is ideal for those who want the benefits of a bigger student block, but enjoy a bit more peace and quiet. Students at Newarke Street benefit from the use of communal spaces and the gym at Upperton Road, which is just over the road. There are also handy laundry facilities and secure bike storage on-site.
There is a range of rooms to choose from including self-contained studios which come with a comfy bed, en-suite, and kitchenette, perfect for those who enjoy their privacy. Alternatively, you can opt for an en-suite room in a cluster flat of between two to six people, which you can share with friends by making a group booking. These rooms are fully furnished and have a communal kitchen and living space which residents share.
Visit Student Roost’s website for more details or to book your room.
Q&A
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Hi
Can you please help to understand below?
Who does the cleaning of rooms?
How many students in one room?
Who does the cleaning of toilets?
Is there any notice period to leave and if yes, what is the notice period?
Is there any deposit?
Are toilets shared toilets or separate toilet for each room?
If shared toilets, it is shared in how many students?
By member753015 On 9th December 20
Reply from Newarke Street
On 10th December 20
Hi,
Thank you for getting in touch with us.
The tenant is responsible for the cleaning of the rooms and communal areas within the flat.
The number of students in one room varies by which type of accommodation you book - we offer studios, 2 bed, 3 bed, 4 bed and 5 bed rooms.
You will be contracted to a fixed term contract, should you want to leave before the end of your contract you would need to find a tenancy takeover.
The deposit for 21/22 is £250.
All our roooms here at Neware Stret are en-suite.
Kind regards,
Newarke Street
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Read Newarke Street Reviews
Reasonable value for money, beds are not very comfortable mattresses are very thin and springy and carpet is very ugly and seems very old and dusty even after hoovering
Really great staff and very attentive? I remember busting the washing machine and they came to help straight away …even mopped up my mess I was in shock definitely rebooking
I have been living here since 2 years and now already rebooked for the next year. Being a PhD student you need quieter environment and hassle free living experience and you will have a good time at Newarke street. Closer to city centre and not too far from UoL, is a perfect location to stay. The best thing about this place is it has washing machine in every apartment, which is great and all bills included is I think a cheapest accommodation you can find in such a great location with several amenities (There are others but not as cheap as this and no washing machine). The staff is very helpful. I never had to wait more than a day to get maintenance, your parcels are collected efficiently and are safe. They have great security and nice place to take a walk downstairs. I think best living experience, value for money.
The overall facilities are great. The accommodation is local to most of the places that DMU students are likely to go to, especially campus but also local bars and shopping centres. The staff are amazing, really kind and accommodating 24/7 no matter what the concern is. Any problems are dealt with as soon as possible, and communication is always there. The accommodation feels really safe, with the extra gates and doors making you feel out the way a bit more. This also is nice because it means it’s not too loud, even with being close to city centre and the hospital.
I am really enjoying my stay on Newarke St. Any time there is an issue, I flag it with the team and it gets resolved very quickly. They are very friendly and quick to help. The room is spacious and was reasonably cleaned.
Jack and Cordy are absolutely amazing. They made my friends and I very welcomed and made my third year of uni stress free by making sure all maintenance work was done as quick as possible.
All good except social experiences but they’re currently working on that
Great Place to Live. Excellent Location being pretty much a 15 min walking distance from anything you will need. Staff are great staff are very helpful and any issues get resolved promptly.
Excellent accommodation and you get to miss home in cormfort!!
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It’s great to know you’re enjoying your time living with us. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
Great accommodation no matter what year of study, very friendly staff who are always available.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased you’ve found our team members to be friendly and always on hand to support. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
The Newarke Street apartment is in a good location, super close to the university. There is a washing machine in the room, which can save on laundry costs. Moreover, the maintenance management is good; there is a quick response to reported issues. Another thing that I am impressed with is the 24-hour open reception, which allows me to contact them 24/7.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It’s great to know you’re enjoying all of the facilities and services available to our residents, and that you’re happy with our location. We really appreciate your feedback! – Student Roost
Really enjoyed my stay here and I rebooked it for next year too. It's a good affordable accommodation with lovely, cozy rooms.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re very pleased you’ve found Newarke Street to be affordable and that you are happy with the comfort of your room. Thank you for rebooking with us, we look forward to welcoming you back! – Student Roost
Any problem we have in the flat gets sorted out immediately, and the staff is super kind.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re very pleased that you’ve found our team members to be so quick at resolving any issues that may arise. We really appreciate your feedback! – Student Roost
Friendly staffs, perpect location!! Everything is perfect in Here!
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It’s great to know you’re enjoying your time living with us. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
I love living here the staff are so so so so so Lovely
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to know that you have enjoyed getting to know our team members and that you’ve found everyone to be so lovely. We really appreciate your feedback! – Student Roost
Amazing staff, nice rooms, social events, and perfect location
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased you’re enjoying your time living with us. We really appreciate your feedback! – Student Roost
The staff is amazing and very helpful. Cordy is always helpful and easy to contact whenever there is an issue.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're very pleased you've found our team members to be so helpful! - Student Roost
I’ve really enjoyed my time living at newarke street it’s close to the town centre and dmu alongside this the staff are so friendly and helpful especially Cordy and jack also repairs get sorted quickly word recommended 5/5
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased you’ve enjoyed everything that Newarke Street has to offer our residents and that you’ve found our team members to be friendly and helpful. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
The location is very good. It only takes a few minutes to reach the school. It is very suitable for sleeping in.lol The reception staff, Cordelia and Jack, were both patient and friendly.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It’s great to know you’re enjoying our location and that you've found our team members to be so friendly. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
As 4th year students, this is a perfect place to be. The staff are so lovely and attentive, especially Cordy and Jack! All issues we have had have been solved so quickly by the maintenance staff and we feel well looked after here! Highly recommend!
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re so pleased you’re having such a great time living at Newarke Street and that our team members have been able to provide you with all the support you need. We really appreciate your feedback! – Student Roost
Rooms are nice, maintenance is speedy, lovely lovely reception staff. Especially Cordelia and Jack! :)
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased you're having such a great experience while living with us. We really appreciate the feedback. - Student Roost
Really nice rooms, very easy to make cosy, kitchen and living area are nice. Staff are always helpful and kind especially Jack and Cordy. Maintenance issues are sorted relatively quickly
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re so pleased you’re happy with your room and our facilities, at that you’ve found our team members to be so helpful. We really appreciate the feedback! Many thanks – Student Roost
The flat is nice! I’m living with friends so my social experience may be different from others, tho there are social events on and advertised to keep someone busy and the staff are really lovely. I imagine if it was my first year I would be happy to go and bug them for help if need be. Jack came to check up on us and was lovely as always and the maintenance, while iffy sometimes, is usually sorted pretty quick. My only complaints would be the lack of appliances for the price, but we do get a washing machine in the kitchen, an en suite and a more limited number of flatmates so I understand the higher price. Overall a good place!
Hi there, we’re very pleased to read that you’re enjoying living at Newarke Street and that you’ve found our team members to be welcoming. We appreciate all of the information you’ve provided and use all resident feedback to further improve our services for current and future residents. Many thanks – Student Roost
I am happy with Abraham decision.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we love to hear your postive feedback! If you have any further feedback, please feel free to get in touch!
AVOID!!!!!!!!!!!! Very bad student accommodation please avoid at all costs do not make the same mistake as me. Extremely overpriced for the quality you will get. Broken furniture, dirty stained carpets and marks all over the desks and shelves. Very unkept student accommodation, I am disgusted. I would post picture but the site does not let me. My toilet seat was broken upon arrival. 3 weeks in and they still have not fixed it. I don't know if they are understaffed or just negligent but their service is appalling. I booked early on in the year but they decided to give me a room in their extension block that I have to climb 10 flights of exposed stairs outside of the building to reach. Staircase is absolutely vile with mold and bird poo everywhere. You would not believe you are living in a city centre. I have complained for 2 weeks but they are very unresponsive and unprofessional, replying only once a day. You cannot contact the managers directly and cannot confront them in person
Thank you for your review. I would like to apologise for the wait time on your maintenance issues being resolved, something like a broken toilet seat is considered a lower priority than someone without hot water or a working heater, so more minor maintenance can sometimes be pushed back by more emergency jobs. The time at which you book your room does not determine which room you are allocated to in the building, but there is a space on our online booking form to add any preferences for where you would like to be allocated. We do have an escalation process for residents to contact the management team, but we attempt to resolve any complaints at the site level before this escalation occurs. We aim to respond to emails as they come in, but unfortunately this is not always possible with some jobs taking us out of the office. Although the site is manned 27/7, 365. We also always carry the site mobile with us, so that we are reachable in an emergency.
Fake nice staff. Gave me a room with a broken window, lead to me suffering from Mental health issues due to the 6 months of barely any sleep being able to hear all the traffic and students all day and night. And not to mention my room got cold as this was during winter. I had no choice but to move out well before last rent was due and they are still trying to charge me full price despite seeing medical proof. I don’t need to mention names otherwise I’d run out of space, but absolutely no one in this company cares about your mental health. Save yourself time, money, and everyday and AVOID this place at all costs. These people are dreadful and evil.
Great studio room, only downfall was being on ground floor right next to the smoking area where people would go out in the early hours of the morning during a party and shout and smoke!! Other than the noise in the early hours it was a nice place to stay right in the centre and less than a 5 min walk into uni.
Thank you so much for your glowing review. We pride ourselves on being on DMU's doorstep as well as being close to the city centre.
All the staff are great - unfortunately they can't control which room mates you have and they can be a pain sometimes but the accommodation gets my full recommendation for its facilities and the way its managed
Thank you so much for your glowing and understanding review.
Possibly the worst accommodation ever, they will give you a flat that looks nothing like the picture they show you, there is also a lot of Issues with the appliances in the flat and they take so long to fix them, staff will walk into your flat/ room without knocking. WiFi is disgusting, over priced for the quality you get. looks good in pictures online but that’s it. DO NOT BOOK THIS ACOM or you will be really disappointed.
Thank you for your feedback. We understand that some of our rooms are not exactly the same shape as the photos online. Unfortunetly, as our site is comprised of multiple different buildings, all built at different times, we cannot advertise every room individually as no two are entirely identical. We do aim to resolve maintenance faults as quickly as possible, and I apologise for any excess time you had to wait for your issue to be resolved. We do have a proceedure to knock and announce ourselves three times before entering a room, so the team will be reminded of this to ensure all members are compliant. The WiFi is run through Ask4, so any problems with the service should be directed towards them, as we are unable to control it. I would also like to clarify that we do not charge seporatly for any utility bills, they are all included in the weekly price advertised on our website.
I wanted to make sure I lived here for awhile before I left a review. I could honestly say that this is a really nice accommodation. The staff are wonderful people and they are always so helpful. I haven't had any negative experiences here. The only downsides here I suppose are the lack of entertainment rooms and the lack of lifts in the building that I lived in (and maybe the lack of spaces for parking). But overall, it's a very nice accommodation. I plan on staying here for the next year and hopefully the year after.
Thank you for your glowing review. Although we don't have entertainment rooms or long term parking on site, we do have these at some of our other properties, which any Student Roost Resident has access to. Our Upperton Road site is where most of our social events and areas are so please feel free to drop by!
The studio is really clean and spacious, maintenance are quick to solve issues, very friendly reception, very happy!
It's so great to hear that you are enjoying your experience living at Newarke Street! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
I will extremely recommend my friends booking here in next year!! Safety and comfortable!!
It's so great to hear that you are enjoying your experience living at Newarke Street! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
I suffer from a few medical issues, and the staff have been so helpful. Especially the night staff - one of them (Alps i think his name was) even helped me move my things from one building to another when I had issues with flatmates. The thing i really like which sets Student Roost apart from other accommodations is that they have a really personable human approach. We can talk to them any time.
Thank you for your postive feedback we are so glad you are enjoying your stay with us, thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
Very helpful staff on site, especially the night staff. Its my first year here, so can't really complain as I've not lived away from home. What people say about there being no social space on site - we do have access to a 24 hour gym, kitchen for cooking with friends, a games room with air hockey, pool table and foosball table as well a cinema room and study space all available 24/7. I would deffinetly recommend Newarke Street as its so close to DMU and town.
It's so great to hear that you are enjoying your experience living at Newarke Street and making use of the social spaces at Upperton Road especially the 24-hour gym. Thank you for you taking the time to write us a review.
Great accommodation, close to the city centre. Their have been a few maintence issues, but thats a given in a place so big. If you are looking for value for money - Newarke is definetly worth it.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We have been going through a change of caretaking staff any future queries regarding maintenance please report them to reception.
The site location is phenomenal. It is only 3 minutes walk to my morning lectures! Improvements could be maybe a social space on site would be great! Whilst I know we can go upperton road for the facilities, somewhere nearer to my home would be a great feature. The staff are very helpful and always happy to assist you with any queries I may have
It's so great to hear that you are enjoying your experience living at Newarke Street! We appreciate your comments about common areas, and this is something that we are looking into currently. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
Although the expense of living here is quite pricey, I do appreciate that there is a washer/dryer situated in the kitchen and the location of the building is extremely satisfactory. However, on occasion there has been issues with staff letting themselves into, not only my flat, but my own bedroom without notice or previous warning, numerous times has this also been while I was asleep or had just gotten out of the shower. I understand some reasons as to why this can happen, but I would appreciate the respect of my own privacy which I thought I would've received anyway. It is also a shame that to access the social spaces; we must go to another entirely different location, and while I still haven't seen them myself I'm sure they're good.
Thank you for providing this feedback, rest assured we will speak to all staff regarding room access. We appreciate your comments about social spaces, and this is something that we are looking into currently.
One of the employees in Student Roost Newarke Street called Abdi has picked on me many times. At first he fined me for smoking in the room which i accepted then he started fining many more times for no reason and blamed me for things that my room mate would do. I also have video footage of Abdi saying there was smoking in my room and there was no proof of anything no smell no ash nothing and he said the toilet was a mess when i have video proof it wasnt. As soon as i took the camera out he said dont record and left. He has picked on me and my flatmate many times. Even for smoking cigerate outside and he sayings its cannabis. Also saying the kitchen a mess for a few bits of last night food. Constantly picking on us. Everyone else is very nice and respectful.
Thank you for providing this feedback, management are aware of issues that have been reported and we can assure you that all complaints are fully investigated.
Staff are always easy to talk to and willing to help with any queries. Rooms are spacious and the site is always kept tidy.
It's great to hear that you are enjoying your experience living at Newarke Street! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
The accommodation is always clean and quiet. But there is no social atmosphere. I only know my flat mates no one else in the building. It would be better if there was a communal space where tenants can interact. The WiFi connection is poor and I end up using my mobile data
It's so great to hear that you are enjoying your experience living at Newarke Street! We appreciate your comments about common areas, and this is something that we are looking into currently. In regards to WIFI if you speak to reception staff we can assist you in contacting our third party internet provider Glide to get this issue resolved for you. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
This is the best accommodation I’ve stayed at during my time at university
Thank you for your lovely feedback we are glad to hear you are enjoying your stay with us. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
great reception staff, great management, nice and safe environment
Thank you for your lovely comments and taking the time to write us a review.
I think issues are dealt well by staff members here at halls. I just wish it was a little cheaper
Thank you for your feedback, we aim to keep our prices as low as possible while remaining comparable to other student accommodation.
Overall very peaceful place to live. Run very professionally. Friendly staff. Just needs a common room in the premises for socialisation and needs better signal in rooms. Sometimes WiFi goes down aswel.
We are glad you are enjoying your experience living at Newarke Street! We appreciate your comments about common areas, and this is something that we are looking into currently. In regards to the WIFI if you speak to reception staff we can assist you in contacting our third party internet provider Glide to get this issue resolved for you. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
It’s a bit isolating as there aren’t any common areas in the blocks and the kitchens could really use a kitchen table to eat at. But the staff are amazingly friendly and helpful especially Abdi and always have a chat with you in the courtyard and makes sure you’re okay which is very different from other accommodations. Any faults and problems are fixed relatively quickly and when we were without hot water in our flat for a couple of days we were provided keys to a spare flat to use those showers etc which was the room next door which was amazing. The rooms are also very modern and clean. And the best bathrooms of any other student places I’ve seen.
It's so great to hear that you are enjoying your experience living at Newarke Street! We appreciate your comments about common areas, and this is something that we are looking into currently. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
Staff are very friendly and helpful, i like that we get free use of Upperton Road common room and gym.
It's so great to hear that you are enjoying your experience living at Newarke Street and making use of the social spaces at Upperton Road! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
Anna was amazing and so helpful! The flat was modern and spacious but the common room was too far to enjoy- it would’ve been better to have it on-site. Also being in the extension building meant no lift so on moving day and transporting heavy good was very challenging. I unfortunately was on crutches for a proportion of my stay and the stairs made it very difficult to get out of the flat. However I would recommend sulets and Newarke street to anyone! Thank you Anna!
Thank you for your feedback, thank you for taking the time to write us a review.