7 Student Properties in Burley
Why choose Burley for student living?
Burley has built a solid reputation as one of the top areas in Leeds for affordable student accommodation. Located just outside the city centre, it’s a lively, multicultural neighbourhood full of urban charm. Students in Burley benefit from fast transport links, live music pubs, late-night takeaways, and a welcoming community.
Pickard Properties offers an excellent range of well-kept student homes and rooms in Burley, mainly along Stanmore Road. Each property has a dedicated study space and all-inclusive rent, so students can focus on their studies without worrying about surprise bills.
Whether you’re seeking your first student let in Burley or a new 6-bedroom pad with uni mates, we have something to suit your lifestyle and budget.
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Convenience is key when choosing student housing, and Burley is only one mile from Leeds city centre. It also borders Hyde Park and Headingley. The area is perfect for University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Arts University, and Leeds Trinity University students.
You can walk or cycle to campus in minutes, or hop on a bus from Burley Road or Cardigan Fields. For longer journeys, Burley Park train station links you to Leeds city centre, Headingley, Horsforth, Harrogate, and York. This makes student accommodation in Burley appealing for those wanting quick access to lectures, nightlife, and weekends away.
Travel example
Our Burley student accommodation is only 1.4 miles from the main University of Leeds campus. The journey takes around 6 minutes by car, 10 minutes by bike, or roughly half an hour on foot or by bus.

Burley’s amenities
Burley’s student homes provide easy access to local amenities. These include a cinema, live music venues, pubs, restaurants, grocery stores, gyms, and spacious study spots.
Nightlife and socialising
Burley has no shortage of things for students to do. The Cardigan Fields leisure complex offers a Vue cinema with reclining seats alongside restaurants, bowling, a trampoline park, a gym, and laser tag. Don’t forget your student discount!
Music fans can catch touring bands at the Brudenell Social Club or enjoy live local music at The Fox & Newt. There’s also a wide choice of student-friendly pubs serving affordable food and drinks, so nights out are always easy.
The area offers a diverse and low-key dining scene for food lovers. You can enjoy Mexican, Persian, Italian, and Indian meals in minutes from local restaurants. Lupe’s Cantina on Cardigan Road is a local favourite, serving authentic Mexican tacos and enchiladas.
Shops
Students renting Burley student properties will find everyday shopping easy. A Co-op, Tesco Express, Aldi, and Asda are nearby, plus an Abu Bakr Supermarket for specialist Asian groceries.
Sport and exercise
Active students will feel at home in Burley. Bannatyne’s Health Club, JD Gyms, and the Climbing Lab bouldering centre are all on the doorstep. For outdoor exercise, Burley Park provides football and cricket pitches, tennis and basketball courts, and even an outdoor gym.
Study spots
Alongside home comforts, Burley student lettings give you access to various local study-friendly cafés. Left Bank Leeds is a converted church that serves as a community space. It’s popular for its excellent coffee, free Wi-Fi, and warm welcome.
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Why rent Burley student accommodation with Pickard Properties?
Pickard Properties has been letting Burley student houses and flats for over 50 years. We blend local know-how with a friendly, reliable service — making renting easy for students and reassuring for parents.
Here’s why we stand out:
- Expert local knowledge: We know Burley better than anyone, from the best bus routes to the cheapest pubs.
- Outstanding customer service: Our friendly, approachable team is here to make your experience easy and enjoyable. We always go the extra mile to help and pride ourselves on responding quickly to maintenance issues.
- Unipol Code: We’re proud to be longstanding Gold members of the Unipol Code. This recognises our commitment to quality, safety, and high standards in student accommodation.
- Bills-inclusive rent: We include bills in the rent for our Burley student lettings, making budgeting easy.
- Responsive maintenance: You can easily report issues on our online portal, and our dedicated team will provide prompt solutions.
- Peace of mind for parents: With decades of experience, clear contracts, and a helpful team, families can trust that their children live in the best student accommodation in Leeds.
- Award-winning landlord and letting agency: We’ve been shortlisted for and proudly won various awards for our expertise and excellence. These include Best Large Landlord and Most Socially Responsible Landlord.
- Trusted reputation: Students regularly praise our properties and service. Recent tenant, Toby Green, said we were “genuinely the best landlords [he’s] ever dealt with”. He also said, “From start to finish, the [Pickard Properties] team has been 5 star. Very prompt on returning emails. An excellent maintenance portal with no delays. I’ve had 18 months in a brilliant property.”
Pickard Properties makes renting student accommodation in Burley stress-free and enjoyable. Whether you’re new to Leeds or looking for a bigger uni house, our friendly team will help you find the perfect home.


