University of Central Lancashire

University of Central Lancashire and purpose-built student accommodation

University of Central Lancashire is listed in the PBSAX directory as a higher-education provider connected to UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Preston. Profile fields such as campuses, related schemes, and websites come from PBSAX records and public sources linked on this page, including 12 linked schemes. Use the profile to open those schemes and the matching city hub, then confirm intake and accommodation policy on the university’s own publications and HESA provider statistics.

Private PBSA that serves University of Central Lancashire students still needs its own operator file — including ANUK/Unipol National Code membership where the Renters’ Rights Act section 32 pathway under SI 2026/327 is used for fixed-term tenancies from 1 May 2026. Browse the directory, schemes for sale, and accreditation codes.

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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.

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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.

Campus catchment

well supplied
Students
25,300
Nearby beds (~2 mi)
5,656
Beds / 100 students
22.4
Schemes tracked
12

More supplied catchment — about 22.4 tracked beds per 100 students within ~2 mi.

Operator concentration nearby

City avg rent
£100-£145/week
City occupancy
91-95%
City yield range
6.5-8.5%
PBSA in PrestonPreston valuation guide

Key Information

Coat of arms
University of Central Lancashire 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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PropertyBedsDistanceOperatorCity
The Tramshed316< 0.1 miStudentFMPreston
Friargate Court244< 0.1 mi—Preston
Walker Street1750.1 miSanctuary StudentsPreston
Leighton Hall5340.1 miUrban Student LifePreston
Trinity Student Village20200.2 miHomes for StudentsPreston
Moor Lane Halls2780.3 miSanctuary StudentsPreston
Foundry Court4440.3 mi—Preston
Jubilee Court Co-Living2460.4 miCloud Student HomesPreston
Sizer Court4500.4 miUrban Student LifePreston
Malthouse Court, Preston4440.4 mi—Preston
Host - Preston610.5 miHost Student AccommodationPreston
Plungington Road, Preston4440.5 mi—Preston

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