University of Central Lancashire

Preston, Lancashire

~25,300 students

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international, multi-campus public university dedicated to providing excellent higher education, innovation, and research. It focuses on real-world, practice-based learning to inspire students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their full potential and enhance their employability.

About

The University of Lancashire is a public university based in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge, founded in 1828. Previously known as the University of Central Lancashire, Harris Art College, Preston Polytechnic and Lancashire Polytechnic, in 1992 it was granted university status by the Privy Council. The university is the 19th largest in the UK in terms of student numbers.

PBSA Demand

Dominant local demand pool. Campus masterplan and international recruitment drive centre and Frenchwood leasing — yield screens must still stress operator quality.

City avg rent: £100-£145/week
City occupancy: 91-95%
City yield range: 6.5-8.5%

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Key Information

Coat of arms
City: Preston
Region: Lancashire
Student population (approx): 25,300

PBSA Near This University

12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 5,656 beds

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Property	Beds	Distance	Operator	City
The Tramshed	316	< 0.1 mi	StudentFM	Preston
Friargate Court	244	< 0.1 mi	—	Preston
Walker Street	175	0.1 mi	Sanctuary Students	Preston
Leighton Hall	534	0.1 mi	Urban Student Life	Preston
Trinity Student Village	2020	0.2 mi	Homes for Students	Preston
Moor Lane Halls	278	0.3 mi	Sanctuary Students	Preston
Foundry Court	444	0.3 mi	—	Preston
Jubilee Court Co-Living	246	0.4 mi	Cloud Student Homes	Preston
Sizer Court	450	0.4 mi	Urban Student Life	Preston
Malthouse Court, Preston	444	0.4 mi	—	Preston
Host - Preston	61	0.5 mi	Host Student Accommodation	Preston
Plungington Road, Preston	444	0.5 mi	—	Preston

Articles mentioning University of Central Lancashire

Adhan Group Acquires £20m Preston PBSA Scheme

Adhan Group has successfully acquired the Friargate Court student accommodation scheme in Preston for £20 million. This strategic purchase from administrators highlights the ongoing interest and investment potential in the UK PBSA market, reflecting the demand for quality student accommodation in key university cities.

21 July 2026

1 min read