Castle Court

 

Total number of bedrooms in hall: 553

Total number via DMU 2024/25: 150


On the edge of campus, close to the city centre, Castle Court has a range of three, four and five bedroom flats.

Basic rooms have a single bed, while classic and premium rooms have a three-quarter bed (prices are based on the size of the bedroom and not the bed). All are en suite and have under-bed storage and a mattress cover.

 

 

Hall facilities

  • Ensuite

    Ensuites available

  • Security

    CCTV, secure entry and 24-hour security

  • Bicycle storage

    Bicycle storage

  • laundry

    Laundry facilities

  • car parking

    Car parking

  • fast internet

    Fast broadband

  • study area

    Study area

  • close to campus

    Close to campus

  • cinema room

    Cinema room

  • contents insurance

    Contents insurance included

High speed internet access is included in the cost of rent. TV connection points are available in all bedrooms and in the kitchen/ lounge area (a co-axial cable is required).

The hall features CCTV, a secure door entry system and a 24-hour security presence, covered bicycle storage and laundry facilities (£3.30 per wash, £1.90 per dry).

Limited car parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at a cost of £645 for 2024/25.

lib-court-room

A premium bedroom

Cinema room Kitchen Study room

A cinema room, shared kitchen lounge and communal study area

Each bedroom has:

  • Bedside cabinet
  • Desk and desk chair
  • Book shelf
  • Notice board
  • Safe
  • Wardrobe
  • Full length mirror

Approximate room sizes:

  • Basic en suite, 12.5 square metres
  • Classic en suite, between 12.5 and 14.5 square metres
  • Premium en suite, between 14.5 and 16 square metres
  1. Contract lengths

    2024/25 entry

    International contract: 43 weeks, Friday 13 September 2024 to Friday 11 July 2025

    UK/EU contract: 43 weeks, Friday 20 September 2024 to Friday 18 July 2025

    UK/EU contract: 40 weeks, Friday 20 September 2024 to Friday 27 June 2025

    UK/EU contract: 35 weeks, Friday 20 September 2024 to Friday 23 May 2025

    2023/24 entry

    International contract: 43 weeks, from Friday 15 September 2023 to Friday 12 July 2024

    UK/ EU contract - 43 weeks, from Friday 22 September 2023 to Friday 19 July 2024

  2. Rent and costs

    2024/25 entry

    You can make one upfront payment or pay in instalments. UK students can pay in three instalments and International students can pay in two instalments.

    43 weeks, Basic en suite, £136.50 per week, inclusive of bills. Contract total: £5,869.50

    43 weeks, Classic en suite, £141.75 per week, inclusive of bills. Contract total: £6,095.25

    43 weeks, Premium en suite, £152.25 per week, inclusive of bills. Contract total: £6,546.75

    40 weeks, Classic en suite, £141.75 per week, inclusive of bills. Contract total: £5,670.00

    40 weeks, Premium en suite, £152.25 per week, inclusive of bills. Contract total: £6,090.00

    35 weeks, Classic en suite, £141.75 per week, inclusive of bills. Contract total: £4,961.25

    35 weeks, Premium en suite, £152.25 per week, inclusive of bills. Contract total: £5,328.75

    2023/24 entry

    Basic en suite: £130 per week, inclusive of bills. Total: £5,590.00

    Classic en suite: £135 per week, inclusive of bills. Total: £5,805.00

    Premium en suite: £145 per week, inclusive of bills. Total: £6,235.00

    N.B. A guarantor is required, who can be either UK or international but must be aged over 25.

  3. Rent instalments 2024/25

    You can make one upfront payment or pay in three instalments.

    Basic en suite, three instalments:

    • 2 October 2024, £2,347.80
    • 22 January 2025, £2,347.80
    • 23 April 2025, £1,173.90

    Classic en suite, three instalments:

    • 2 October 2024, £2,438.10
    • 22 January 2025, £2,438.10
    • 23 April 2025, £1,219.05

    Premium en suite, three instalments:

    • 2 October 2024, £2,618.70
    • 22 January 2025, £2,618.70
    • 23 April 2025, £1,309.35

    Students with an international home address have the option to make one upfront payment or will need to pay in two instalments on 31 July 2024 and 6 January 2025:

    Basic en-suite, two instalments of: £2,934.75 & £2,934.75 (based on a 43 week contract)

    Classic en-suite, two instalments of: £3,047.63 & £3,047.63 (based on a 43 contract)

    Premium en suite, two instalments of: £3,273.38 & £3,273.38 (based on a 43 week contract)

  4. Rent instalments 2023/24

    You can make one upfront payment or pay in three instalments.

    Basic en suite, three instalments:

    • 3 October 2023, £2,236.00
    • 23 January 2024, £2,236.00
    • 24 April 2024, £1,118.00

    Classic en suite, three instalments:

    • 3 October 2023, £2,322.00
    • 23 January 2024, £2,322.00
    • 24 April 2024, £1,161.00

    Premium en suite, three instalments:

    • 3 October 2023, £2,494.00
    • 23 January 2024, £2,494.00
    • 24 April 2024, £1,247.00

    Students with an international home address have the option to make one upfront payment or will need to pay in two instalments on 22 August 2023 and 24 January 2024:

    Basic en-suite, two instalments of: £2,795.00 & £2,795.00 (based on a 43 week contract)

    Classic en-suite, two instalments of: £2,902.50 & £2,902.50 (based on a 43 contract)

    Premium en suite, two instalments of: £3,117.50 & £3,117.50 (based on a 43 week contract)

  5. Additional (and important) rent considerations

    Please be sure to check payment dates and amounts prior to making your booking. Not all payment options fall in line with your student loan. The first instalment is not due until shortly after you arrive. Your student loan is not usually deposited until after you have enrolled on your course.

    Payments can be made by debit card or credit card or by direct debit, bank transfers can be used for customers with no other ways of making payment.

    The rent instalments should be made directly to Unite Group.

  6. Castle Court address

    Castle Court
    33 Castle Street
    Leicester, LE1 5WL

    T: +44 (0)116 253 5700

    E: dmubooking@unitestudents.com

  7. Sample tenancy document