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Student living like nowhere else

Award-winning. Highly rated. All-inclusive.

Fully furnished student rooms close to major universities in London, Leeds and Guildford. Five industry awards in seven years and thousands of five-star reviews. Scape is built around how students actually live.

What is Scape?

Scape student accommodation

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Scape is a leading UK student accommodation provider with properties in London, Leeds and Guildford. Rooms are fully furnished, with all bills and amenities included in the rent.

  • What Scape do: Premium, fully furnished private student accommodation

  • UK locations: London (Bloomsbury, Kings Cross, Mile End, Shoreditch, Wembley, Hammersmith, Canada Water), Leeds, and Guildford.

  • Room types: En Suites, studios, shared apartments, and accessible rooms.

  • Amenities: 24/7 gym, cinema, games room, communal kitchen and bar, social lounges, rooftop terraces, and study spaces.

  • Included in rent: All utilities and bills, gym membership, high-speed Wi-Fi, and access to on-site facilities.

  • Awards and recognition: Scape UK is the winner of multiple student housing awards, including Property Manager of the Year 2026, Student Accommodation Operator of the Year 2025, 2024, 2021 and 2019. Scape Leeds is the winner of Outstanding Residential Design 2025 and Best Student Housing Design 2025.

  • Ratings: Top-rated student accommodation, with average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across UK properties and thousands of five-star student reviews.

  • Contracts: Flexible leases (short-term, semester, summer stays, and full academic year).

  • International students: Students from all over the world are welcomed and supported.

  • Safety: 24/7 reception, CCTV, on-site security, secure key fob access, and student app.

  • Bookings: Fast, easy online bookings. No guarantor needed to secure a booking.

  • Pricing and value: Prices vary by location and room type. View live pricing.

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FIND YOUR NEXT HOME AT SCAPE

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Why choose Scape student living?

Communal lounge at Scape Shoreditch

Scape properties are located in central neighbourhoods close to major UK universities, with on-site amenities included in the rent.

  • Award-winning student living: Scape is recognised for its design and student experience, having won Student Accommodation Operator of the Year four times, in 2025, 2024, 2021 and 2019, and Outstanding Residential Design for its 700-bed building in Leeds.

  • Highly rated by students: Scape has an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across its UK properties, with thousands of resident reviews. Reviews commonly mention cleverly designed rooms, friendly staff, and proximity to university, shops and restaurants.

  • World class amenities: Scape is designed by leading architects and interior designers. Amenities cover everything from working out to unwinding, including a 24/7 gym, quiet study pods, bookable meeting rooms, shared desks, a cinema, games room, communal kitchen and bar, social lounges, and rooftop terraces.

  • All-inclusive rent: Rent covers all utilities and bills, superfast Wi-Fi, gym membership and access to on-site amenities. The amount is fixed for the length of the contract, with no additional costs.

  • Close to campus: Scape buildings are located minutes from major UK universities, in central locations close to campus.

  • Safe and secure: Scape buildings are located in safe, central locations with CCTV, on-site security, 24/7 reception and secure door entry. Support, including for maintenance requests, is available at any time through the Scape app.

  • Community and support: Scape has large communal spaces and events held most weeks, from Friday night hangouts to early AM HIIT workouts. Residents can meet new friends in the game rooms, communal lounges, and dining areas.

Read more: Life at Scape.

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What amenities are included?

24/7 gym at Scape Shoreditch with weights and cardio machines

Living at Scape UK means everything students need to study, live, and hangout is under one roof.

Scape amenities often include:

  • Fully equipped gyms and fitness studios

  • Cinemas

  • Shared lounges

  • Kitchen and dining areas

  • Dedicated study rooms and libraries

  • Bookable meeting rooms

  • Gaming areas, with pool, table tennis, minigolf and more

  • Rooftop terraces and landscaped courtyards 

  • Music rooms, craft rooms and amphitheatres

  • Superfast Wi-Fi in every room and shared space

  • Laundry and bike stores

  • 24/7 onsite team to help with anything you need 

24/7 gym at Scape Shoreditch with weights and cardio machines

Types of rooms

What room types are there at Scape?

Spacious student studio at Scape Hammersmith with desk and double bed

Scape UK has a variety of room types to choose from. Students can have a studio to themselves or stay with others in a shared apartment. Whichever room they choose, students have their own double bed, study desk, high-speed Wi-Fi and ample storage space.

  • En suite room: A private bedroom and bathroom, with a shared kitchen and living area. A good option if you’re new to the city or away from home for the first time.

  • Studios: A private room with a built-in kitchenette. Ideal for students who value their independence but still want to be down the hall from their friends.

  • Shared apartments: One, two or three-bed apartments with a private bedroom and a shared kitchen and living area.

  • Twin rooms: A shared room with bunk beds and a desk area underneath, for two students of the same gender. Roommates are matched by course and year of study where possible.

  • Accessible rooms: Wheelchair-friendly rooms with extra floor space and larger bathrooms. These rooms are designed for accessibility but available to all students. 

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Where is Scape?

Which universities are close to Scape?

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Scape has student rooms near all major UK universities. Wherever they're studying, students feel right at home. Local attractions, food and shops are all within easy reach for Scape students.

  • Guildford: Scape Guildford is the highest-rated student accommodation in Surrey, a short walk from the University of Surrey, ACM and UCA. Guildford combines a countryside pace with easy access to the city.

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Flexible contracts

What contract lengths are available? Does Scape have short-term stays?

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Every student is different and sometimes life happens. Scape's flexible contracts and transparent pricing allows students to book a room without stress.

Scape UK offers multiple contract lengths, including semester and summer stays. Contracts start at different times throughout the year, so students can choose a move-in date that suits them. Contact the team to check availability.

Rent includes utilities, bills, amenities and events. There are flexible payment options, and support for international transactions. If anything changes, a cooling-off period allows students to cancel their booking. Refunds are available under Scape's flexible policies.

  • No visa, no pay: Full refund if a student can't secure a visa or is unable to travel due to government restrictions.

  • No place, no pay: Full refund if a student meets or exceeds entry requirements and chooses to study elsewhere.

  • 51-week contracts: Secures a room for the whole academic year (available at all locations).

  • Term time contracts: Available at select buildings, suited to students who want to go home, travel or complete an internship over summer:

    • 42 week contracts at Scape Mile End

    • 44 week contract at Scape Wembley

    • 45 week contracts at Scape Leeds

  • Term time contracts: Limited availability, contact the team for live availability.

  • Short term stays: Suited to summer or semester-length stays, with a minimum of 4 weeks.

  • Early check ins: Available where possible.

  • All-inclusive rent: Covering everything from utilities and bills to Wi-Fi and all amenities.

  • Transparent pricing: Rent is fixed for the year, so it stays the same even if energy bills rise.

  • Flexible payments options: With support for international transactions.

Read more about our flexible policies.

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Events & community

Does Scape host events? Is it easy to make friends at Scape?

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Scape encourages students to be themselves. Student life at Scape centres on individuality, exploring the city, and friendships that last beyond Freshers.

  • Built-in community: From moving-in parties and open-plan lounges to shared kitchens and weekly events, students are surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Regular events: Summer parties and sports screenings to puppy yoga and sip and paint, held on-site, making it easy for students to connect.

  • Brand partnerships: Access to discounted food, Sofar Sounds gigs, fitness classes and more, including 30% off Backyard Comedy club, 25% off Flight Club food, drinks and games, and GoBoat rentals.

  • International student support: Help settling in and making friends.

  • Wellbeing support: Staff trained in mental health, so students have access to informed, empathetic support whenever they need it, either in-person or on the Scape app.

Read more about life at Scape.

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Safety & support

Is Scape safe?

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Student wellbeing is a priority for Scape. Scape's security measures exceed what's typically found in university halls or private rentals. Residents have access to premium security features for added peace of mind.

This includes:

  • Safe, central locations only a short commute to most major UK universities.

  • Onsite security, CCTV and secure door entry in all Scape buildings 

  • 24/7 reception team offering around-the-clock support with anything students need, even if it's just a quick chat or suggestion for things to do nearby.

  • Onsite maintenance and housekeeping teams who can help with everything from lost keys and changing lightbulbs, to keeping the shared spaces looking great.

  • Student app providing instant support at the click of a button, from tracking parcels to requesting maintenance.

  • Staff trained in first aid and mental health to look out for student's best interests.

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Awards & recognition

Is Scape a good place to live?

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Scape is considered to be one of the UK's most trusted student accommodation providers. Rated highly by local and international students, leading education institutions, and the wider student housing sector.

  • Winner of multiple student housing awards: Scape UK has won Student Accommodation Operator of the Year four times, in 2025, 2024, 2021 and 2019, and Property Manager of the Year in 2026.

  • Top-rated by students: Scape has thousands of five-star reviews across Trustpilot and Google Reviews, with an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5. Outside of London, Scape Guildford is the highest-rated student accommodation in Surrey, and Scape Leeds has a rating of 4.9 out of 5.

  • Built to be better: Scape was built on the belief that students deserve better. Scape Leeds has won awards for Outstanding Residential Design and Best Student Housing Design in 2025, reflecting Scape's ongoing mission to reimagine student living.

Read more about the company.

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Resident reviews

Do students like living at Scape?

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You don't build game-changing accommodation without thinking about the people who will live there.

Putting students at the centre of every building is what makes Scape one of the highest-rated student accommodation providers in the UK, with an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5.

See Scape's Google reviews by property:

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Booking a room

How do you book a room at Scape?

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Booking a student room at Scape is quick and easy:

  • Step 1: Select a location, room type and booking period.

  • Step 2: Choose which floor to stay on.

  • Step 3: Create an account and sign a tenancy contract. No guarantor is required book.

  • Step 4: Pay a deposit to secure the room. This is deducted from the rent.

  • Step 5: Move in.

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Rooms at Scape are in high demand

Students who need time to decide can place a room on hold. Choose a room, create a Scape account and submit contact details. The room is then taken off the market for up to 72 hours to complete the booking.

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When is best to book

What's the best time to book student accommodation?

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Demand for student accommodation is high in London and Leeds, and in smaller towns like Guildford, Surrey so early booking is recommended.

December to March has the most room availability and the lowest prices.

  • December to March: Most room types are available, prices are at their lowest, and Early Bird offers and discounts are often available. Suited to first year university applicants and rebookers. 

  • April to July: Popular student accommodation providers start to fill up during this period. Prices increase but remain moderate. Early booking is recommended, particularly for confirmed university students and rebookers. 

  • August to September: Prices are at their highest, rooms are limited, and most students have already booked accommodation. Rooms may still be available for last-minute placements, though with less choice.

Read more: How late is too late to book student accommodation?  

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