Ben Russell Court, leicester

Ben Russell Court Leicester Student Accommodation Overview

University life quickly settles into a routine. You head to lectures, stop at the supermarket on the way back, grab coffee with friends, spend evenings finishing assignments, and somehow fit laundry into the week. Having accommodation close to all of that saves far more time than most students expect.

Ben Russell Court Leicester makes those everyday routines easier. De Montfort University is only a short walk away, while Leicester city centre, local shops, cafés and transport links are all nearby. Ben Russell Court accommodation offers shared rooms, en-suite rooms, and private studios, so you can choose the setup that suits both your budget and the amount of privacy you want. Bills are included, rooms come furnished, and the shared facilities give you places to study, relax, or spend time with friends after classes.

 

Ben Russell Court Address & Location

Address: Student Castle Ben Russell Court, 35 Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7PT

Ben Russell Court accommodation is on Grasmere Street, a student-friendly part of Leicester with university campuses, supermarkets, cafés, bus stops, and the city centre all nearby. Day-to-day errands take very little planning, and regular buses make it easy to travel across the city when you need to.

 

Why Choose Ben Russell Court Leicester Student Accommodation?

Your accommodation becomes part of your routine within the first week of university. Walking to lectures, picking up groceries, meeting friends after class, or finding a quiet place to study all become everyday habits. Ben Russell Court student accommodation Leicester keeps those routines simple without pushing your accommodation budget too high.

 

• Around a 5-minute walk to De Montfort University.

• The University of Leicester is easy to reach by bus, bike or on foot.

• Shared rooms, en-suite rooms, and private studios are all available.

• Rent includes electricity, gas, heating, water, Wi-Fi, and contents insurance.

• The study lounge, meeting room, gym, games room, TV lounge, and outdoor courtyard are available for residents.

• CCTV, secure entry, bike storage, laundry facilities, and an on-site team are part of the building.

• Many Ben Russell Court reviews mention the convenient location and value for money.

 

Room Types & Prices at Ben Russell Court

The room options at Ben Russell Court accommodation cover different budgets without making the choice complicated. Shared rooms cost less if you're happy using communal facilities, while the en-suite and studio options give you extra privacy.

 

 

Room Type	Weekly Rent	Bathroom	Kitchen
Bronze Room	From £85	Shared	Shared
Silver Room	From £89	Shared	Shared
Silver Plus Room	From £99	Shared	Shared
Gold Room	From £109	Shared	Shared
Silver En-suite	From £139	Private	Shared
Silver Studio	From £179	Private	Private

 

Bronze, Silver, Silver Plus, and Gold rooms include your own bedroom while sharing the bathroom and kitchen with flatmates. The Silver En-suite gives you a private bathroom but keeps the shared kitchen. If you'd rather have everything to yourself, the Silver Studio comes with both a private kitchen and bathroom.

 

What's Included at Ben Russell Court

Most of the regular household bills are already covered, so there are fewer monthly payments to think about after moving in.

 

Included in Your Rent	Covered
Electricity	Yes
Gas	Yes
Heating	Yes
Water	Yes
Wi-Fi (up to 100 Mbps)	Yes
Contents Insurance	Yes
Fully Furnished Room	Yes

 

That leaves groceries, transport, laundry, and personal spending as the main expenses to plan for during the semester.

 

Facilities at Ben Russell Court

The facilities at Ben Russell Court accommodation are the kind you'll probably use every week rather than just during your first few days.

 

Category	Facilities
Study	Study lounge, meeting room
Social	Common room, TV lounge, games room, outdoor courtyard
Fitness	On-site gym
Practical	Laundry room, bike storage
Security	CCTV, secure door entry, on-site team
Extras	Free Sky TV in communal areas

 

Assignments don't always have to be finished in your room. The study lounge and meeting room are useful when you need a quieter workspace or somewhere to work on group projects. After classes, many residents spend time in the common room, games room or courtyard before heading back to their flats.

The gym, laundry room and bike storage cover the practical side of daily life, while secure entry, CCTV and the on-site team help the building run smoothly throughout the year.

 

Universities Near Ben Russell Court Leicester

De Montfort University is the nearest campus to Ben Russell Court Leicester, so walking to lectures is a realistic option for many students. Leicester College is also nearby, while local buses connect the accommodation with the University of Leicester and Leicester Medical School.

 

University	Distance	Approximate Travel
De Montfort University – Main Campus	0.8 miles	Around 15–20 minutes on foot
Leicester College	0.96 miles	Around 20 minutes on foot
Addict Dance Academy	1.57 miles	Around 10 minutes by bus
University of Leicester – Main Campus	1.69 miles	Around 10–15 minutes by bus
Leicester Medical School	1.84 miles	Around 15 minutes by bus

 

Nearby Places Around Ben Russell Court

Coffee before class, a supermarket on the way home or an evening at the gym can all fit into the day without travelling far. That's one of the practical benefits of Ben Russell Court accommodation, especially during busy weeks when most errands happen between lectures.

Supermarkets & Shopping

• Tesco Superstore

• Aldi

• Co-op Food

• Sainsbury's Local

Cafés & Restaurants

• SOYO Coffee House

• Costa Coffee

• Starbucks

• Boukra Coffee House

• Tiffin Restaurant

• Nando's

• Cosy Club

• Bill's Leicester

Libraries

• De Montfort University Kimberlin Library

• Leicester Central Library

• University of Leicester David Wilson Library

Parks & Fitness

• De Montfort University Campus Gym

• PureGym Leicester City Centre

• The Gym Group Leicester Town Centre

• Victoria Park

• Castle Gardens

• New Walk

Healthcare

• Leicester Royal Infirmary

• Leicester General Hospital

• Highfields Health Centre

 

Conclusion

After a few weeks, you stop thinking about the accommodation and start thinking about everything around it. The walk to class, the supermarket you use most, the café where you meet friends, and the quickest way back after a long day become part of the routine. Ben Russell Court Leicester puts those everyday places close enough that they simply become part of university life.