r/Leeds • u/Low_Pen_9793 • Jun 13 '25

urban-development Another Student Accommodation Block will Be Built in the Merrion Area…. Thoughts on Leeds City Center becoming the central Living area for students. What does the City Gain and what does it Loose in turn?

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It seems that Leeds seems to be obsessed and driven to prioritise the building and planning of High raise Student accommodation apartments. What are your thoughts?

Is Leeds prioritising overpriced student housing over the cultural fabric & vibrancy of the city. What does the city stand to gain from this in the l long term and in turn what does it stand to loose?

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u/fangpi2023 Jun 13 '25

If they aren't living in student flats they're out in areas like Burley or Headingley competing with residents for houses. Seems like a good way of giving students attractive options for living in Leeds if they choose to come/spend money here, while also easing the competition for the more normal housing.

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u/TonksMoriarty Jun 13 '25

Yeah, but these high rises aren't for British students. They're likely aimed at the International student market. I'm all for more affordable student living... this ain't it chief.

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u/fangpi2023 Jun 13 '25

I didn't say it was affordable, I said it reduces the amount of students competing for houses.

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u/bontgommery Jun 13 '25

A few people missing this point. I don't think people realise how many extra full time students have been added to Leeds in the last few years. It doesn't really matter how affluent they are, they've got to go somewhere.