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Loughborough University

Loughborough, Leicestershire
~18,825 students

Loughborough University is a leading UK institution renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, and enterprise, with a strong reputation in sport, engineering, and a broad range of other disciplines. It focuses on creating positive societal impact through innovative programs and strong links with business and industry.

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Loughborough University is a public research university in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. It has been a university since 1966, but it dates back to 1909, when Loughborough Technical Institute was founded. In March 2013, the university announced it had bought the former broadcast centre at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a second campus. The annual income of the institution for 2024–25 was £386.2 million, of which £57.0 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £379.5 million. In 2024, Loughborough ranked ninth nationally for undergraduate education.

PBSA Demand

Single-campus town. Sport/STEM brand creates loyal, geographically tight demand; town-centre and Ashby Road stock wins on walk/cycle time.

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Top 10 UK
City avg rent
£110-£155/week
City occupancy
94-97%
City yield range
5.5-7.5%

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Loughborough University coat of arms
City
Loughborough
Region
Leicestershire
Student population (approx)
18,825

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12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 3,400 beds

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