About
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and Malaysia. The university is a red brick university and a member of the Russell Group, an association of research-intensive UK universities.
PBSA Demand
Compact city-centre and Jesmond preference. Russell Group brand supports rent; Metro links widen secondary catchments.
- Profile
- Russell Group
- City avg rent
- £120-£170/week
- City occupancy
- 93-96%
- City yield range
- 5.5-7.5%
Key Information
- Coat of arms

- City
- Newcastle
- Region
- Tyne and Wear
- Student population (approx)
- 27,660
PBSA Near This University
12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 6,660 beds
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| Property | Beds | Distance | Operator | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Place | 512 | 0.2 mi | Hello Student | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Strawberry Place | 554 | 0.3 mi | Vita Student | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| St James' House | 73 | 0.4 mi | Student Roost | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| St James' House | 137 | 0.4 mi | Student Roost | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| iQ Strawberry Place | 423 | 0.4 mi | iQ Student Accommodation | Newcastle |
| Northumbria University City Campus East | 800 | 0.4 mi | — | Newcastle |
| Castle Leazes | 2009 | 0.4 mi | Unite Students | Newcastle |
| Strawberry Place | 490 | 0.5 mi | — | Newcastle |
| Yugo Knoll Court | 280 | 0.5 mi | — | Newcastle |
| Oxford House | 554 | 0.5 mi | CRM Students | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Claremont Place | 556 | 0.5 mi | Hello Student | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| iQ Collingwood | 272 | 0.5 mi | — | Newcastle |
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