Leamington Spa
Leamington is where most Warwick students end up after first year, and it is where both of our houses are.
Student Accommodation for Coventry University
Most Coventry students live in Coventry, and we will not pretend otherwise. Leamington suits a particular kind of Coventry student — and if you are one, it suits you very well.
11 miles away. Trains run from Leamington Spa to Coventry in about fourteen minutes, and Coventry University puts the walk from Coventry station to the campus at fifteen to twenty minutes.
Coventry University sits in the middle of the city, around Priory Street and Jordan Well, CV1 5FB. It is a genuine city-centre campus — you walk out of a lecture into the town — and there is a great deal of purpose-built student accommodation within a few streets of it.
So let us be straight about this: most Coventry University students live in Coventry, and for most of them that is the right answer. If you want to roll out of bed fifteen minutes before a nine o'clock, nothing eight miles away is going to beat a building across the road.
Who Leamington actually suits
There is a smaller group for whom it is the better choice, and they tend to be one of these.
- Postgraduates and mature students, who have usually had enough of living in a block with
three hundred undergraduates and would rather come home to a quiet street.
- Anyone who wants a town rather than a city centre — Leamington has the Georgian streets, the
parks, the independent places to eat, and considerably less traffic.
- Students with a partner or friends at Warwick, which is common and is the single most
frequent reason we hear. Leamington is the natural compromise between the two universities.
- Anyone who has already tried a city-centre block and did not enjoy the noise.
The journey
Trains run from Leamington Spa to Coventry in about fourteen minutes — eleven on the fastest — roughly twice an hour, and Coventry University puts the walk from Coventry station to the campus at fifteen to twenty minutes. Door to door that is about three quarters of an hour, and it is a train rather than a bus — which means it is not sitting in the Kenilworth Road at half past eight.
It is a real commute and it costs real money, so budget for a railcard and check the current season ticket prices before you commit to it. Anyone telling you the journey is nothing is selling you something.
What you get for it
All bills included, en-suite or shared bathrooms depending on the room, two proper kitchen and lounge areas at Moss House and self-contained apartments at Moss Yard, and a landlord who answers the phone. Rooms start at £135 a week with everything in.
If the commute is the wrong trade for you, it is the wrong trade — we would rather tell you that now than have you regret it in January.
Questions
How long is the journey from Leamington Spa to Coventry University?
About three quarters of an hour door to door. Leamington Spa station is about 500m from both houses, trains to Coventry take about 14 minutes — 11 on the fastest — and Coventry University puts the walk from Coventry station to the campus at 15 to 20 minutes.
Is there a direct train?
Yes. Leamington Spa to Coventry is a direct line, with around 48 trains a day on the timetable — roughly two an hour through the day. Check National Rail for the current times.
When is the last train back from Coventry?
Usually around 10.40pm, and the first train out of Leamington runs before 5am. Late trains are the ones most likely to change, so check the timetable before relying on one.
Is there a bus instead of the train?
The X18 runs between Coventry and Leamington — stopping on the Parade and opposite the railway station — about every half hour on weekdays. It takes around an hour, so the train is the quicker way; the bus is the fallback.
Is a 16–25 Railcard worth it?
For a daily commute, almost certainly. It costs £35 a year and takes a third off most fares, including at peak times. A season ticket is the other option for travelling every day; check the current price with National Rail before you decide.
Can I live with friends who are at the University of Warwick?
Yes — it is the most common reason Coventry students choose Leamington, which sits between the two universities. At Moss Yard a group can take a whole apartment of five or six.
Can I bring a car?
Moss Yard has nine parking spaces on site, with electric-vehicle charging free to students and their parents. Ask about a space when you book.
Are the bills included?
Yes. Heating, hot water, electricity, water and super-fast Wi-Fi are all in the weekly rent, and rooms start at £135 a week.
How long are the tenancies?
Both buildings are let on a 48-week tenancy, which is eleven months. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can do.
Can postgraduate and international students book?
Yes. Leamington's quieter streets suit postgraduates particularly well, and our Ready to Go packages mean you can arrive from abroad with a suitcase rather than a shopping list.
Where its students live
Warwick
Two miles from Leamington and about the same from campus, Warwick is quieter, older and smaller — and worth knowing about even if you end up living in Leamington.
Kenilworth
The closest town to campus — about three and a half miles — and the quietest of the three.
Warwickshire
Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth are the three towns most University of Warwick students choose between. Here is how they compare.
Our houses
Both are in Leamington Spa, a few minutes from the station and the campus bus.
Moss Yard
Luxury flats, perfect for group bookings of 5 or 6 friends who want to stay together. Recent, high-spec purpose-built student accommodation about 500m from Leamington Spa station. All bills, super-fast Wi-Fi and a Netflix subscription included.
32 rooms available · from £168 a week
Moss House
Fifteen student bedrooms over three floors with a choice of en-suite, own toilet or shared bathroom, and two large kitchen and lounge areas. All bills included. Every room is let on its own.
15 rooms available · from £135 a week