With a thriving music scene, an abundance of events, an eclectic cultural calendar and an ever-growing food and drink sector, we can safely say that life in Leeds is never dull.
Read our guide to LeedsJoseph Stones House is situated directly above the conservatoire's St Peter's Square building and boasts award winning architecture and sweeping views of the city.
It comprises of 190 study bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, clustered in flats with shared kitchen and living spaces.
It is managed by Unite Students.
Please note there is a construction site opposite Joseph Stones House which may impact some residents. We understand the works will continue throughout the academic year.
Unite Students have recently reduced their 2022/23 room prices for Joseph Stones House. These are shown below under ‘Room Types & Costs’.
Information for 2022/23 Applicants
Applicants with a firm conditional or unconditional offer of study can start to apply for accommodation now. This includes applicants who deferred their offers from 2021/22. Please visit the ‘How to Apply’ section below.
How to apply for accommodation
Applicants with a firm conditional or unconditional offer of study can apply for accommodation using our accommodation online application form.
Use the same form to apply for both Joseph Stones House and One Mill Street.
You can select up the three choices of rooms. The majority of rooms we have are ‘Classic en-suites’ at Joseph Stones House and ‘Standard rooms’ at One Mill Street. Please include at least one of these in your choices.
Only submit the form once. You will receive an automated confirmation email when your form has been submitted.
Please allow approximately 4-6 weeks for your online form to be processed. We will contact you if we have any queries about your form.
If you have any questions, please email accommodation@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk.
An accommodation start-up fund worth £100 is available to applicants who have been receiving benefits or are estranged from their family. For more information and to make an application for funding from the scheme, please complete the application on our Scholarships & Bursaries page.
What if my application is unsuccessful?
If you apply for a room and Joseph Stones House is full, we will keep a small waiting list in case of vacancies at the last minute.
Usually there are no more than a few withdrawals, so most people will be better booking other places if they haven’t got a room. We have a list of alternative accommodation you can look into.
Please get in touch if you need advice on which accommodation would suit you best.
When can I move in?
Your accommodation contract will have a start date. You will be able to move in at any time from that date onwards.
How to cancel accommodation
Contact the accommodation team as soon as you can, and before the end of August – accommodation@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk
Please note:
Should you choose not to come to Leeds Conservatoire and the reason is neither a serious personal issue nor failure to get your grades, then you may be tied in to paying your tenancy for the full year if your room cannot be reallocated.
Should serious personal reasons prevent you from taking up your place please contact us for advice.
Please read carefully the terms of the Unite Students Cancellation Policy which you can access alongside your tenancy documents.
Room Types & Costs at Joseph Stones House
Basic en-suite in 3 or 4 bed flat
2022 Cost: £157/week (43 week contract), total £6,751
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
Note: These rooms have a restricted view.
Number of rooms available per year: 7
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy three quarter-sized bed (requires double bedding), bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet.
- Kitchen (Shared between 3 or 4 rooms): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, breakfast bar, sofa, stools, iron, ironing board, bin, dustpan and brush, mop and bucket, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
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Note: images are of a Classic en-suite. Exact room specifications may vary.
Shared Kitchen
Basic en-suite in 5 or 6 bed flat
2022 Cost: £157/week (43 week contract), total £6,751
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
Note: These rooms have a restricted view.
Number of rooms available per year: 10
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy three quarter-sized bed (requires double bedding), bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet.
- Kitchen (Shared between 5 or 6 rooms): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, breakfast bar, sofa, stools, iron, ironing board, bin, dustpan and brush, mop and bucket, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
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Note: images are of a Classic en-suite. Exact room specifications may vary.
Shared Kitchen
Classic en-suite in 5, 6 or 7 bed flat
2022 Cost: £163.65/week (43 week contract), total £7,036.95
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
Number of rooms available per year: 155
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy three quarter-sized bed (requires double bedding), bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet and towel rails.
- Kitchen (Shared between 5, 6 or 7 rooms): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, breakfast bar, sofa, stools, iron, ironing board, bin, dustpan and brush, mop and bucket, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
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Shared Kitchen
Premium en-suite in 6 or 7 bed flat
2022 Cost: £177/week (43 week contract), total £7,611
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
40% larger than Classic en-suite rooms.
Number of rooms available per year: 9
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy three quarter-sized bed (requires double bedding), bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet and towel rails.
- Kitchen (Shared between 6 or 7 rooms): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, breakfast bar, sofa, stools, iron, ironing board, bin, dustpan and brush, mop and bucket, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
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Note: images are of a Premium en-suite. Exact room specifications may vary.
Classic Single Studio
2022 Cost: £209/week (43 week contract), total £8,987
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
Number of rooms available per year: 8
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy three quarter-sized bed (requires double bedding), bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet and towel rails.
- Kitchen (self-contained within studio room): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, stools, iron, ironing board, dustpan and brush, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
Images
Note: images are of a Classic Single Studio. Exact room specifications may vary.
Premium Double Studio
2022 Cost: £219/week (43 week contract), total £9,417
One tenancy but can be shared by a couple.
An advanced rent payment of £200 is required when booking.
Number of rooms available per year: 1
Note: This studio has a restricted view.
Included
- Bedroom: Comfy bed, bedside table, desk chair, chairs, curtains, desk, full length mirror, under bed storage, wardrobe
- En-suite Bathroom: Shower, basin, mirror, toilet and towel rails.
- Kitchen (self-contained within studio room): Cooking hobs, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, cupboards, stools, iron, ironing board, dustpan and brush, vacuum cleaner, noticeboard.
Images
Note: images are of a Classic Single Studio. Exact room specifications may vary.
Communal Facilities & Services
Use this communal facilities and services comparison table to help decide which accommodation building is best for you - Joseph Stones House or One Mill Street.
Entrance and post boxes
Common room and laundry entrance
What you need to provide:
- Your own bedding, towels, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils
- A TV licence, if you have television receiving equipment in your room – this includes a computer that receives TV pictures. Visit tvlicensing.co.uk/students
Fire safety
Applicants and parents can find fire safety information for student accommodation on the website of Unite Students (Joseph Stones House).
Location
Joseph Stones House is adjacent to the conservatoire's St Peter's Square building and situated in the Quarry Hill Cultural Quarter of Leeds.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact the accommodation team on accommodation@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk
