Newcastle Student Houses & Accommodation

Where to Look for Student Accommodation in Newcastle

With over 50,000 students spread between the two main campuses, there are many exciting areas to search for your student house in Newcastle. While Newcastle University and Northumbria University students often live in similar areas, Newcastle University students typically opt for student houses in Jesmond, Heaton and Fenham. These areas are all full of some of the top bars in Newcastle, shops and restaurants. Northumbria students lean towards student accommodation in Sandyford and Newcastle city centre, which are both close to bars and restaurants. If you do select a student house in another location, don’t worry, as Newcastle has excellent transport links so you will never be far from campus or your friends. If you are searching for student accommodation in Newcastle but are unsure of where to look, make sure to check out this guide on where to live in Newcastle as a student.

Top Tips for Finding Student Houses in Newcastle

Students begin looking for their next Newcastle student house in November, with many popular and larger flats and houses viewing and booking before the Christmas holiday. House hunting picks back up in January with most student houses going off the market in February, however each year there are some rooms available until April. Student Cribs in Newcastle are popular, we advise booking your viewing early!

Student Cribs in Newcastle

Student Cribs are the largest provider of Newcastle student accommodation. Our Newcastle Student Cribs are ideal for groups of friends who want to live together, with fantastic communal areas and the most modern facilities across living spaces and double rooms. All of our student houses in Newcastle are in Jesmond, the most popular place for students to live in Newcastle, with just a twenty-five-minute walk to the University of Newcastle or a five-minute metro ride. Our Student Cribs in Newcastle are extremely popular, so make sure to book your viewing early, ideally in early November. Student Cribs student lets in Newcastle include all bills, and no fees or deposits are charged.
Best Things For Students to Do In NewcastleNewcastle is a great city for university students, with no shortage of things to do when you aren’t busy relaxing in your student house. The Quayside offers a great selection of cute pubs and restaurants, with stunning views of the bridges that arch over the River Tyne. If you are looking for a more lively night out, Newcastle has brilliant live music venues, including the Metro Radio Arena and the O2 Academy, both of which regularly host world-famous artists. If you can’t stretch your student loan to concert tickets, there are enough pubs and clubs in Newcastle to keep you well entertained. Sports fans will delight at St James’ Park, home to Premier League team Newcastle United. If sports and nights out aren’t enough to keep you busy, pick a bargain and plenty of free tasters at Grainger Market, or check out a comedy show at the Stand.