Applegate Place, Leicester

Applegate Place Leicester is a modern student accommodation facility perfectly located at 27 Peacock Ln, LE1 5NS, United Kingdom. It provides students with self-contained studio and en suite rooms, giving you the benefit of a private apartment with shared spaces to enhance your experience in the university accommodation community. Being situated near all the universities and shopping centers within the city of Leicester, as well as other amenities, the Hello Student Leicester facility enables students to enjoy proximity to everything necessary to have a convenient university experience.  Students can get to De Montfort University in just 9 minutes on foot, and the same takes 12 minutes to reach the university's Echo Factory.

Leicester is considered to be one of the most diverse and student-oriented cities in the UK, providing exceptional education, career prospects, and a low cost of living. As per Numbeo (2026), the Safety Index of Leicester is around 56.36. The estimated population of Leicester is over 388,000 people. The employment rate within the city of Leicester is around 74%. This makes it possible for students seeking higher studies and future careers to have bright prospects both as graduates and part-timers. All these facilities make the neighborhood one of the best places to live in Leicester.

In terms of facilities, Applegate accommodation Leicester is intended to provide its residents with comfortable living conditions, making academic life and other routines much simpler. There are Classic Shared apartments and Classic Studio in the residence, which help to balance independence and communication perfectly. Concerning rooms, there are private rooms and bathrooms, a shared kitchen, and single or 3/4 beds. Additionally, it is possible to rent the entire place and a private kitchen, which will be useful in case of having such a preference.

The inclusive bills of Applegate Leicester accommodation includes high speed wi fi, electricity, contents insurance, heating, and water, which makes managing monthly costs quite simple for residents. With this facility, one can easily maintain the cost of living in Leicester. Apart from the apartment itself, there is a possibility to use various services and communal facilities that are intended to facilitate daily activities for students. Residents can unwind in the lounge, stay active at the on-site gym, or make use of the convenient laundry facilities after a busy day of classes. Secure bike storage and lift access add to convenience, while CCTV, secure key, and the dedicated management team help maintain an environment where students can live with confidence and peace of mind.

The central position of Applegate student accommodation Leicester ensures that students get quick access to universities, supermarkets, health care centers, restaurants, cafes, and cultural centers. Students residing at Applegate Leicester student accommodation have good access to several universities near their location. The time to reach Leicester College on foot is 22 minutes on foot, while the University of Leicester and Gateway College take just 9 minutes by car.

Daily shopping needs can be met from Tesco Express, Korea Super, and The Uni Store within walking distance of the Applegate Place Leicester. Health care needs can be met from Glenfield Hospital, which is a short drive away from the Applegate Leicester. In addition, Boots Pharmacy and Tesco Pharmacy are within walking distance of the student accommodation in Leicester.

World Peace Cafe and Audrey Restaurant & Cocktail Bar are some of the food outlets within the area. Students of Applegate Leicester can have their coffee at Heritage Cafe and Crafty, which are considered to be among the best cafes in Leicester. Students will be able to explore The Guildhall Museum or take time out at places like Bede Park, The Abbey Church, and Victoria Park, which are all close by and easily accessible. There are places where they will be able to entertain themselves during the evenings as well, including Hive & Honey Bar and The Gadabout. With all that on offer, according to the Applegate Place Leicester reviews, the property becomes an excellent place to live as a student.

Applegate Place Leicester is well-connected and provides ease for students to commute around Leicester and other nearby cities. The closest bus stops are at St Nicholas Circle (stand Fb) and Pocklington's Walk (stand Eq). These bus stops are only a 2-minute walk away and provide ease of transportation around the city by bus. The train station is located close to the accommodation in the form of Leicester Train Station, and it takes only a 9-minute drive from there to get here. South Wigston railway station is located a bit further away, which takes around 17 minutes to reach by car. In case the students need to travel out of the country during holidays, they can easily visit the East Midlands Airport, which takes only 33 minutes to reach by car.