In terms of notable facts about the population, Leicester has the highest minority population in terms of numbers (not comparative percentage), particular those of a south Asian origin. So if you’re of south Asian origin yourself or interested in the culture Leicester has lots to offer with places of Sikh, Muslim and Hindu worship as well as culturally focused areas such as the Melton Road District. Student accommodation in Leicester listings on our site also include properties in this area and if you wish to be within close proximity to it use our draw-a-search tool to find that perfect pad exactly where you want one.
Leicester also has an annual Caribbean festival and is home of the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India.
Leicester too is noted for the keeping of its own traditions where ancient roman pavements and baths can still be found.
Things to do for students living in Leicester
As well as being culturally enriched by what Leicester has to offer it also has a fantastic range of museums and galleries. It also holds a few more records beside that of the Diwali celebrations including the fact that it is home of the largest comedy festival in the UK (The Leicester Comedy Festival) which is held annually.
Leicester also has lots to offer in terms of a bit of retail therapy with numerous shopping centres large and small, the main being Hay Market Shopping Centre and Highcross Leicester which has 120 stores, 15 restaurants and a cinema.
Another record breaker for you and attraction not to be missed is the Leicester Market which is the largest outdoor covered market in Europe. These attractions are but only naming a few, more may be found and explored on one of the cities open top bus tours.
University and Student Accommodation in Leicester
Leicester is home to the university of Leicester and De Montford University which is where you would be looking to study should you be moving to this wonderful city.
The University of Leicester’s main campus south of the city centre neighbouring Victoria Park. This leading research university has consistently been ranked within the top 15 universities in the UK and is famous for the invention of genetic fingerprinting and the discovery of the remains of King Richard III. It has a thriving student union with students running the universities very own magazine ‘The Ripple’ and even has its own radio station.
De Montford University is too well known for its research, much of which has been deemed ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’. The universities English literature RAE score has also equalled that of the university of Cambride – a reputation certainly not to be scoffed at.
The University of Leicester and De Montford University are within fairly close proximity and so the Student accommodation in Leister we list is mostly relevant to both but as a helping hand we have pinned the locations of both on the maps of each property to show you how close each property is to the both of them… aren’t we good.
In terms of student accommodation in Leicester we have houses, flats and private halls across the city to suit all budgets and tastes with new landlords joining us every day.
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