Newarke Point is located at the heart of the De Montfort University campus, close to the River Soar and around a 2-minute walk from De Montfort University. The University of Leicester can be reached in approximately 26 minutes on foot, while Leicester city centre is around a 10-minute walk away and Leicester Railway Station is around 20 minutes away on foot. The surrounding area offers convenient everyday amenities, including Tesco, Chinese supermarkets, convenience stores, Leicester Castle, Leicester Market and Haymarket Shopping Centre, making daily classes, shopping and travel easy to manage.
The accommodation began operating in 2005 and offers more than 650 bedrooms across nine floors, making it one of the larger student residences in Leicester. Newarke Point provides a variety of En-suite and Studio room types to suit different student living needs. En-suite rooms are suitable for students who want their own private bathroom while sharing living spaces with flatmates, while Studio rooms are better suited to those who prefer independent living and a quieter study environment.
Residents benefit from a range of communal facilities designed for relaxing, socialising and studying. Shared areas include a free pool table, sofas, TV spaces and study desks, giving students convenient places to unwind, meet friends or focus on academic work. The property also includes Wi-Fi, on-site security, electronic key card access, CCTV coverage, a 24/7 service hotline, property management, a maintenance team, fire alarm system, lifts, vending machines, bike storage, laundry facilities, lounge areas, study areas, outdoor seating areas and paid parking. Overall, Newarke Point is well suited to Leicester students who want to live close to De Montfort University while enjoying a riverside setting, city-centre convenience and well-rounded student facilities.