The Bank is the first student accommodation by ULIV, converted from a former bank on a commercial street. The building retains parts of its original layout, giving the property a more distinctive character and design style. The University of Leicester is around an 11-minute walk away, while De Montfort University can be reached in approximately 19 minutes on foot. Daily travel is also convenient, with a bus stop around 2 minutes away and Leicester Railway Station around a 7-minute walk away. The surrounding area includes Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Chinese supermarkets, Leicester Museum, Leicester Market and Haymarket Shopping Centre, making classes, shopping and transport easy to manage.
The accommodation reopened in 2019 after redevelopment and offers around 70 Studio rooms across four floors. Each room includes a private bathroom, private kitchen and study space, providing a high level of privacy and independence. This makes The Bank especially suitable for students who prefer self-contained living and a quieter study environment. Some rooms also feature more distinctive layouts due to the retained structure of the original building, giving the living experience a more individual and characterful feel.
Residents benefit from a spacious communal lounge equipped with a large TV and comfortable seating areas, providing a relaxed space to spend time with friends and socialise. The property also includes Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, lifts, accessible facilities, property management, cleaning services and a maintenance team. With 24/7 CCTV monitoring and night-time security staff, The Bank also offers strong support for everyday safety. Overall, The Bank is well suited to students who want to live close to the University of Leicester and the railway station while valuing independent Studio living, distinctive building character and secure property management.