Newcastle-under-Lyme offers students the benefits of a university town without the costs often associated with larger cities. Home to Keele University and around 17,000 to 18,000 students, it combines affordability, convenience and a strong sense of community.
The town centre has everything students need within easy reach – shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues are all within walking distance, making daily life straightforward. Popular student areas such as Orme Road, The Midway and London Road keep students close to both campus and the town centre.
Student life extends well beyond lectures, as there are plenty of ways to spend your free time. Some of the student favourites for downtime include independent cafés, traditional pubs, local restaurants and the lively nightlife scene. Green spaces such as Brampton Park and Lyme Valley Park offer somewhere to unwind, while nearby attractions including Trentham Monkey Forest and Alton Towers make for easy day trips.
Getting around is simple thanks to regular bus services linking Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and the local train station. Many students also choose to walk or cycle due to the compact nature of the town.
For students looking for affordable living, a welcoming atmosphere and easy access to both campus and local amenities, Newcastle-under-Lyme is a practical and enjoyable place to study.
Most students look for shared housing in Newcastle under Lyme from October, although there will be student accommodation available all year round. First year and international students generally start looking in January for halls of residence.
The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in Newcastle under Lyme will cost you £86 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £141 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.
Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in Newcastle under Lyme. This includes halls of residence, house shares, flats and apartments. You can enquire directly to your chosen accommodation or get more support through our live help team. Accommodation for Students has accommodation across the whole city including Knutton and Silverdale.
In Newcastle under Lyme the standard length of contract is 46 weeks. However it is possible to have a longer or shorter agreement than this. Some halls of residence will only offer a 50 or 52 week tenancy agreement for example.
Yes, a selection of the student accommodation listed on Accommodation for Students will offer short term stays. This is most often the case for halls of residence in Newcastle under Lyme. Look out for the properties which have the short term let badge or filter your search by 'letting period'.
This will depend on the type of property you choose. The most anyone can legally charge is 5 weeks rent. Some accommodation in Newcastle under Lyme halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Newcastle under Lyme will be £344.
All landlords and property managers in Newcastle under Lyme are legally required to protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. If you take care of your student accommodation you should have no problem getting your money back. You can check out some further information right here.
