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The Plaza

Claypit Lane, LS2 8AR

The Plaza Student Accommodation is home to 964 students from all over the world. This Leeds based accommodation is a definite student favourite. The accommodation is well-equipped with all the facilities that allow students to unwind and relax on the ground floor. The biggest music venues in Leeds like O2 Academy & First Direct Arena are just a few minutes' walk away from the accommodation.

Location:

Located in Leeds, the plaza student accommodation is just a five-minute walk away from the Leeds Beckett University Campus. Not just that the famous University of Leeds is also 15 minutes walk away from the Plaza. With buses running every few minutes, you hop on a bus from City Square I, Leeds City Centre, and City Square L.

Features:

The Plaza has a premium life to offer to its students with a fully-equipped gym, and cinema room, along with a free pool and ping pong tables to enjoy after a long day at uni. Within the room, you will have Wifi, Heating, Gas, Kitchenette, and a bathroom for yourself.

Room Type:

The Plaza Student Accommodation has a range of rooms where you will find classic as well as premium range ensuite rooms. If you wish for more privacy then there are also studio apartments available.

Key Locations:

Universities Miles Transportation Miles Places Of Interest Miles
University of Leeds - Western Campus 0.5 Leeds Railway Station 0.5 Leeds Art Gallery 0.2
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus 0.6 Leeds City Bus Station 0.4 Leeds Town Hall 0.3
Leeds Arts University - Blenheim Walk Campus 0.8 Leeds Coach Station 0.5 The Headrow 0.4
Leeds Trinity University - Horsforth Campus 6.4 M621 Motorway Junction 3 1.5 Trinity Leeds 0.4
University of Huddersfield - Queensgate Campus 16.3 Leeds Bradford Airport 8.7 Victoria Leeds 0.6
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No University No Pay

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Distance from City Centre

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Room Options

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Classic Ensuite
Private Room • Private Bath
study-deskStudy desk and chair
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wardrobeWardrobe
windowWindows / Curtains
Stay 34 weekMove in 2026-01-10Advance Rent £250Rent £185 / week
Stay 16 weekMove in 2025-09-13Advance Rent £250Rent £185 / week
Stay 6 weekMove in 2025-07-19Advance Rent £100Rent £152 / week
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plaza-leeds-En-Suite, Premium Range 1
En-Suite, Premium Range 1
Private Room • Private Bath
study-deskStudy desk and chair
underbed-storageUnderbed Storage
wardrobeWardrobe
windowWindows / Curtains
Stay 34 weekMove in 2026-01-10Advance Rent £250Rent £195 / week
Stay 16 weekMove in 2025-09-13Advance Rent £250Rent £195 / week
Stay 6 weekMove in 2025-07-19Advance Rent £100Rent £160 / week
Looking for different dates?

Facilities in The Plaza

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Community

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gymOn-Site Gym
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Explore Beyond The Plaza

places iconWoodhouse Lane (stop L2)

4 mins walk
places iconWoodhouse Lane (stop L5)

5 mins walk
places iconWoodhouse Lane (stop L1)

6 mins walk
places iconHelipad Leeds General Infirmary

8 mins walk
places iconSt Johns Centre

8 mins walk
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Location & Maps

locationClaypit Lane, LS2 8AR

Payments

Advance Rent:
You are required to pay GBP 250 as advance rent payment at the start of your tenancy.
This advance rent payment will be put towards your first rent instalment.

Instalment plan: 
1. If you are a student with a permanent UK home address then you will usually have the option of paying in one, three or seven instalments.
2. If your permanent home address is outside the UK then you have the option of paying in one, two or four instalments.
3. The options for all customers in Sheffield and Liverpool are one or three instalments.

Note: If you choose to pay your rent in instalments, an additional charge of up to GBP 99 may also apply. 

Guarantor: 
A guarantor (either UK based or International) is required for all customers who book with the property. A guarantor is someone over the age of 25 who takes joint financial responsibility for your tenancy. If, for any reason, you are unable to pay an amount owed to the property it is your guarantor’s responsibility to do so.

Mode of Payment: 
Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.

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House Policies

Cancellation Policy

Cooling Off Period
Unless you have already collected the keys to the accommodation, you may cancel your booking by writing or completing our Cancellation Form within 7 days after we send you confirmation that your booking is complete (the “7 Day Cooling-Off Period”).

If your Tenancy is for a room in Wales, please contact us directly as a different cooling-off period may apply.

If you cancel within the 7 Day Cooling-Off Period, you will not be charged, and we will return your deposit or any advance rent payments made.

After the 7 Day Cooling-Off Period, you will remain liable for all amounts due under your Tenancy Agreement unless a replacement tenant is found for your room or you enter a new tenancy with Unite Students.

Replacement Tenant Policy
Before Your Tenancy Start Date
If you propose a replacement tenant before your Tenancy Start Date, Unite Students has complete discretion to:

Accept the proposed replacement tenant and enter into a tenancy agreement with them.

Place the room back on general sale.

Allocate the room to a student from the waiting list.

You will be released from your tenancy agreement seven days after any of the above occurs.

After Your Tenancy Start Date
If a replacement tenant is found after your Tenancy Start Date, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the start date of the new tenant’s agreement.

If you have occupied the room before this, you will be charged £50 to cover the costs of preparing the room for the new tenant.

No Place No Pay (Applicable to first-year students only)
If you are a first-year undergraduate student and your university withdraws your offer due to not meeting the required grades, you may be eligible for a tenancy cancellation.

If you choose to attend a different university because you exceeded your expected grades, you may also be eligible for a tenancy cancellation.

To apply, you must submit:

A rejection letter from your university or a UCAS status screenshot confirming the required results were not achieved.

Proof of acceptance at a new university via UCAS Adjustment.

These documents must be submitted within 7 days of your results being published. Upon verification, your tenancy will be canceled, and any deposit or advance rent paid will be refunded in full.

No Visa No Pay (International students only)
If your visa application is rejected, you must send us the visa rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it.

Once verified, we will cancel your tenancy agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.

This option is not available after 31st August in the year your tenancy start date is due.

No ATAS Certificate No Pay (International students requiring an ATAS certificate only)
If your ATAS certificate application is rejected, you must send us the rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it.

Upon verification, we will cancel your tenancy agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.

This option is not available after 31st August in the year your tenancy start date is due.

Frequent Asked Question (FAQ's)

What is platform fees?

The Platform Fee is a one-time charge that prioritizes your booking and grants access to exclusive pre and post-landing services, potentially saving up to £1,500. This fee is refundable if UniAcco cannot secure the room category and property you select.

Is it Refundable?

You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of payment, after which platform fees will not be refunded (To be added on Cancellation Policy also)

Will the booking fee be refunded to the student?

Fee is non-refundable in case the student decides to swap their accommodation from a non-commissionable property to a commissionable property. Platform Fee is refundable to the student if they decide to cancel their booking within the defined “UniAcco Cooling Off Period”. This period will be upto 48 hours from the months April-September and 5 days from the months October-March.

Why should a student book with UniAcco and not directly with the Property Manager?

We will assist the student with the entire booking process. End-to-end handling of the cancellation process for the student. (Platform Fee won’t be refundable to the student in this scenario). Post Move-In Assistance to the student.

Is it possible to prolong my tenancy?

Certainly, if your current room is still vacant, we would be delighted to extend your stay. Kindly get in touch with us, we will be pleased to facilitate this arrangement for you.

Is there parking provided at my accommodation, and what is the associated cost?

Parking is available at some of our properties, and students can reserve spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. The parking fee varies depending on the property.
For details on parking availability at your accommodation, refer to your property welcome guide. Locate your welcome guide here.

Why is my credit no longer visible on my statement?

If there's a credit on your account, it will no longer be displayed on your account statement. However, if you have an upcoming future instalment (within the next 10 days), any previously shown credit on your account has now been utilized to offset the upcoming instalment. This means that the rent will be deducted, with the amount being reduced by the credit on your account.

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