Our Partners
  • London Homestays
  • UK Study English

Helping International Students Find Quality Student Accommodation

A curated directory of student residences across the UK — search, compare, and enquire for free.

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Why we created UK Student Residences

UK Student Residences grew out of our experience running London Homestays, a homestay accommodation service for international students. Year after year, students contacted us looking not just for homestays, but for purpose-built student residences — and they were frustrated by the options available.

Most platforms either listed thousands of unvetted properties or were tied to specific providers. There was no independent, curated directory where students could compare quality residences side by side, with honest information about locations, prices, and what to expect.

So in 2010, we launched UK Student Residences — a free, impartial platform that connects international students with quality-checked student accommodation across the UK.

Students needed clear, impartial help

Comparing residences, understanding locations, reading honest reviews — without pressure from commission-driven platforms.

Residences needed a direct route to students

Bypass aggregator fees, reach genuine student enquiries, and showcase what makes each residence unique.

Who we are

UK Student Residences is part of Home from Home Student Services Ltd, founded in 2007 to support international students coming to the UK. We launched our first brand, London Homestays, in 2009, followed by UK Student Residences in 2010, and UK Study English shortly after. Together, the group has helped place over 10,000 students into accommodation and English language courses across the UK.

10,000+ student bookings across the group
700+ residence placements

London Homestays

British Council accredited homestay provider (since 2015)

UK Student Residences

Student housing across the UK

UK Study English

A commission-free directory of English language schools

What makes us different

Curated, not mass-market

We list quality-checked residences, not 10,000 random properties. Every listing is reviewed before it goes live.

Free for students

No fees, no markup. Search, compare, enquire — all completely free for students.

UK specialist

Location guides, city knowledge, and a team that knows UK student housing inside out.

What we do

What we do

  • Maintain a curated UK directory of student residences
  • Provide location guides and city-by-city comparisons
  • Forward enquiries directly to residences (free)
  • Offer homestay and English course options via sister brands

What we don't do

  • Charge students any fees
  • Act as estate agents or landlords
  • Guarantee availability or bookings
  • Handle payments between students and residences

How it works

1

Search

Browse residences by city, price, room type, and facilities.

2

Compare

Shortlist options and explore detailed listings, photos, and location guides.

3

Enquire

Submit an enquiry directly to the residence — free, no obligation.

4

Move in

The residence contacts you directly to arrange your booking.

Our cities

London Manchester Birmingham Glasgow Leeds Liverpool

We started in London and we're expanding across the UK. Each city has location guides to help you understand the area before you arrive.

Our mission and values

Transparency

Clear information, honest listings, no hidden fees.

Quality

Curated residences, vetted listings, genuine reviews.

Fairness

A platform where student fit comes before commercial pressure.

What's next?

Browse student residences across the UK, compare options, and enquire directly — completely free.

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