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Ben Russell Court, Leicester

2 Eastern Boulevard , Leicester, LE2 7PT

Located at 2 Eastern Boulevard, Leicester LE2 7PT, Ben Russell Court provides modern student accommodation. Offering a variety of room choices and essential amenities, it ensures a comfortable, community-driven living experience in the heart of the city, ideal for students looking to make the most of their university life in Leicester.

Universities Nearby: 

Ben Russell Court boasts a prime location for students, with De Montfort University just a 4-minute walk away, Leicester College – Welford Road, a 17-minute walk, and The University of Leicester, a short 27-minute train ride. This makes it the ideal base for students attending these renowned institutions.

Why Choose Ben Russell Court, Leicester?

Convenient Transport Links

Ben Russell Court offers excellent access to public transport, making commuting around Leicester convenient and straightforward. The nearby bus stops, including Welford Place (9-minute walk), Pocklingtons Walk (11-minute walk), and St Nicholas Circle (11-minute walk), ensure easy connections to key areas. For rail travel, Leicester Railway Station is also close by, providing fast and efficient links to the city and beyond. 

Vibrant Locale

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Leicester with an array of attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options nearby:

  • Restaurants: Enjoy meals at The Cake and Spoon Ltd, Wok Express, or indulge in a coffee at CUPP De Montfort Uni and LEat Restaurant.
  • Bars & Nightlife: Unwind at Rileys Sports Bar or Soar Point Leicester, or enjoy a night out at one of the many local pubs and clubs.
  • Shopping: Highcross Leicester offers great shopping, while Tesco Express is conveniently located for your grocery needs.

Iconic Attractions Nearby

Ben Russell Court offers students easy access to Leicester’s rich cultural and historical attractions. Just a short distance away, the Leicester Cathedral, with its stunning Gothic architecture and rich history, provides a glimpse into the city’s past. The Newarke Houses Museum and Leicester Museum & Art Gallery offer fascinating local history and art exhibitions, perfect for enriching study breaks. 

For a peaceful retreat, Victoria Park offers a serene escape from city life, perfect for relaxation or a quick outdoor study session. Students can also enjoy vibrant cultural experiences at The Curve Theatre and Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, where a range of live performances and exhibitions await.

Room Options

  • Studio: A self-contained flat with everything you need in one room.
  • Ensuite: A private room with your own bathroom, sharing a communal kitchen.
  • Non-Ensuite: A private room with personal space and a shared bathroom.
  • Three Bed Apartment: Three private rooms with a shared kitchen and living area.

Facilities and Amenities at Ben Russell Court, Leicester

In-Room Amenities

  • Microwave, Electric Stove, & Fridge: Ideal for preparing meals in the comfort of your room.
  • WiFi: High-speed internet for studying and entertainment.
  • Utility Bills Included: All essential utilities like water, electricity, and heating are included in the rent.
  • Trash System: Efficient waste disposal for added convenience.

Community Features

  • Cinema: A cinema for a fun and relaxing movie night with friends.
  • Laundry Room: On-site laundry facilities for your convenience.
  • Bike Storage: Secure storage for your bike.
  • CCTV & 24x7 Dedicated Support: Enhanced security and round-the-clock assistance for peace of mind.
  • Study Area & Lounge Area: Comfortable spaces for studying or socialising with fellow students.
  • Parking Space: Available parking for residents with vehicles.

Ben Russell Court in Leicester offers the perfect blend of academic focus and lively city living. With contemporary amenities, a prime location near top universities, and a vibrant social environment, it’s the ideal choice for student accommodation in Leicester, offering a comfortable and dynamic living experience.

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Room Options

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Facilities in Ben Russell Court, Leicester

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Explore Beyond Ben Russell Court, Leicester

places iconWelford Place (Stand EM)

9 mins walk
places iconPocklingtons Walk (Stand EQ)

11 mins walk
places iconSt Nicholas Circle (Stand FB)

11 mins walk
places iconFaz Faz taxi (Melton Mombray)

16 mins walk
places iconHighcross

15 mins walk
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Nearby Locations

  • Bar: The Orange Tree, Revolution
  • Entertainment: Curve Theatre, O2 Academy Leicester
  • Restaurant: Turtle Bay, The Smoke Haus
  • Shopping Centre: Highcross Leicester, Haymarket Shopping Centre
  • Supermarket: Tesco, Sainsbury's

Location & Maps

location2 Eastern Boulevard , Leicester, LE2 7PT
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10 Reviews for Ben Russell Court, Leicester

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Edega

Sep 18, 2024

The whole process was pretty easy and straightforward and for me the apartment is good.

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Clinton Darko

Dec 4, 2023

The heater for the sink does not work.

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Payments

Booking Deposit:-
A deposit is required to secure your room with the property, and the amount depends on the room type you choose.
This deposit will be refunded at the end of your tenancy, minus any applicable deductions and outstanding charges.  

Installment Plan:-
- With a UK guarantor, you can pay your rent in three or Ten instalments, with the first payment due 3 weeks before check-in.
- Without a UK guarantor, full rent payment is required 6 weeks prior to the start of your tenancy.
Please note: Rent must be paid in full before your check-in date.

Guarantor:
If you prefer to pay your rent in instalments, a UK guarantor will be required.

A. A valid UK guarantor is required if you wish to pay your rent in installments.
B. International guarantors are not accepted by the property.
C. If you cannot provide a UK guarantor, the property recommends using Housing Hand's services.

Please note:
The guarantor must:
Be a UK resident for at least 1 year.
Be over 21 years old.
Be a homeowner or employed full-time.
Provide a copy of photographic ID (e.g., passport, driver’s license, or ID badge).
Provide proof of a UK address (dated within the last 3 months), such as a utility bill (electricity, water, gas, telephone), a bank statement, or a Council Tax bill.

Additional Fees:
Dual occupancy is available on most rooms over 23sqm. Both occupants would need to apply and mention in their application that they are applying for dual occupancy so that the price can be amended. The price would be the total rent plus an additional £50 and then divided by two for each occupant’s weekly cost unless otherwise stated. 

Mode of Payment:- 
Credit/Debit Card or online payment.

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House Policies

Cancellation Policy

Cooling off period:-
Property's full termination policy is within your online account.

You can cancel your tenancy agreement for up to 7 days after the date of your booking (the Initial Cancellation Period). We will refund the full security deposit.
Please note, £20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover any international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks.

Replacement tenant found:-
If you wish to cancel your tenancy agreement after the initial cancellation period or after your tenancy has started, you will be responsible for paying the rent and any applicable fees for the full tenancy period. However, if you find a replacement tenant who is approved by the landlord and has paid both the deposit and rent, your liability will be limited to the time until the replacement tenant takes over payment. The tenancy termination will only be confirmed once the replacement tenant has completed these payments.

If a replacement tenant is found, there will be a £50 fee for updating the contract, which you’ll need to pay within 14 days or it will be taken from your deposit. Once the new tenancy begins, the landlord will release you from your tenancy agreement.
 

No Visa No Pay:- 
INTERNATIONAL VISA APPLICANTS ONLY
Before your tenancy period has commenced:

Should you fail to be granted your Visa before the tenancy agreement has commenced, you must:

send an email from the email account you booked with to your property email address if already in residence confirming that you have failed to obtain the required Visa and that you wish to cancel the tenancy agreement, stating your full name, details of the property booked; and
send the official notification of Visa failure that you have received from UK Visas & Immigration.
These document(s) must be received by us within 3 calendar days from the date you receive this notification, and MUST be received before 20th September for academic year bookings.

If this confirmation is not received by this date and your tenancy period has started, you will be liable for the rent from the start of the tenancy until another tenant that is acceptable to the landlord is found and the room is able to be re-let. Providing property receive the correct documentation in the stated time period, you will be released from the tenancy agreement and your deposit will be refunded.

After your tenancy period has commenced:

If your Visa is revoked after collecting the keys you must notify the property team immediately (within 48 hours of receiving official notification) by emailing to your property email address if in residence.

You will be required to provide written or email confirmation that the Visa has been revoked by providing official documentation from UK Visas & Immigration, and a letter from the University confirming your release.

You will be unable to remain at the property however will be held rent liable until a suitable replacement tenant is found, or until the end of any applicable legal notice period that applies under current legislation.
 

No Place No Pay:- 
1ST YEAR APPLICANTS AND 1ST YEAR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY
If you are a prospective first year Undergraduate or Postgraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University or Higher Education Institution is withdrawn by the University or Higher Education Institution because you do not achieve the required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from
this agreement.

You must provide written evidence from the University that you do not have a place within 3 calendar days of your results being published (and no later than 28th August, whichever date is sooner). We will release you from the contract without penalty and refund the deposit paid.

You may also be eligible to be released from this agreement if you are a prospective first year Undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different university because you have exceeded your expected grades.

To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above, you must:

send an email from the email account you booked with to your property email address if already in
residence confirming that you wish to cancel your booking, stating your full name, details of the property booked;
send the written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or UCAS, a screen shot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved, or a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new university by UCAS adjustment.
These document(s) must be received by us within 3 calendar days (and no later than 28th August, whichever date is sooner) from the date your results are published.

On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your agreement and process the refund of your deposit in full within 30 days.

If you fail to provide the information within 3 days, you will remain liable for the rent for the whole length of the contracted tenancy until another tenant that is acceptable to the landlord is found and the room is able to be re-let.

Cancellation policy

 

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your booking up to 14 days after you accept your offer or pay your deposit (the Initial Cancellation Period), which reduces to 7 days from 1st August ahead of the academic year being booked, providing you have not already moved in to the property and we will refund your security deposit in full. Deposits will normally be refunded within 28 working days of cancellation, however our legal obligation as a landlord is to secure all deposits with a third party protection scheme. In the event that your deposit has already been sent to the protection scheme by the time you cancel your booking, your refund could take up to 60 days to be refunded due to the protection scheme’s processing period and your deposit refund will come directly from them – you will need your repayment ID which will be sent to you directly by the protection scheme. If the deposit has already been sent to the deposit protection scheme, unfortunately, we are unable to influence their processing time.If you cancel your booking after the 14 day Initial Cancellation Period (7 days after 1st August), you will remain liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until we are able to re-let the room. If we are able to re-let the room we will release you from the agreement upon payment of a £50 variation of contract fee which we will recover by retaining part or all of your deposit. If you have paid a lower deposit amount, that’s the amount that will be retained.

Extended cancellation policy (21-22 academic year bookings):

Some properties have an extended flexible cancellation period for 21-22 academic year bookings, as per the lists below. Properties that appear in this list will allow cancellation of your booking up to 31st May 2021 for any reason without penalty, and we will refund your security deposit in full as outlined in the standard cancellation terms.

  1. This applies to any tenancy length for 21-22 academic year bookings only. For the avoidance of doubt, it does not apply to any bookings for accommodation during the 20-21 academic year or summer 2021 period.
  2. You must notify us in writing (including email) no later than 23:59:59 on 31/05/2021. After this date, the standard cancellation terms apply.
  3. This promotion is in addition to our standard cancellation terms which continue unaffected.
  4. This promotion only applies to bookings made directly with us or through an agent and does not apply to bookings made via universities or other institutions as part of a nominations or referral agreement unless expressly specified.
  5. Cancelling your booking using this promotion invalidates any other promotion you may have been eligible for, including but not limited to any prize draws, cashbacks or referral incentives.
  6. Existing customers must be up to date with payments due on their account to be eligible for this promotion.
  7. We reserve the right to withdraw or change this promotion at any time, and the new terms in place will then apply to bookings made after any amendment.

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.

Can I book if I'm under 18?

Yes, we accept bookings for those turning 18 in the first semester, with an adult co-signatory on the tenancy agreement. Policies for under-18s vary by property.

Are pets allowed at properties?

No, pets of any kind are not permitted at properties, except registered assistance dogs.

What items can I bring to properties?

Most belongings are allowed, but non-UK-compliant electricals, like rice cookers, may pose fire risks.

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