Only a half hour walk from the Keele University campus is the historic town of Newcastle-under-Lyme, home to a rapidly expanding student community that keep the atmosphere buzzing all year round. With all the shops you need and a selection of quirky bars and chain pubs, there’s plenty to see and do as a student.

For a big night out, take a 20-minute bus ride to Hanley in Stoke – the stomping ground for second and third years. Check out Brunswick St in Hanley – it’s packed full of bars and clubs like Liquid, Fiction and Mist where you can mingle and meet with students from Staffordshire University.

Looking for something a little different? Take a trip to Monkey Forest in Trentham by bus or gather your thrill-seeking friends for a day to remember at the UK’s biggest theme park, Alton Towers. Manchester and Birmingham are each less than an hour from Keele, so you’ll never feel too far from the hustle and bustle.

Student housing in Keele is always on the rise due to the growing popularity of the prestigious university in the area. Whether you’re looking to live in the heart of the action or make the most of the rolling hills of the Staffordshire countryside, we can help you find student accommodation to suit your needs. From one-bedroom student flats to houses built for a big group, there’s something for everyone!

Ranked in the Times’ Top 10 Universities for Student Experience, the University of Keele isn’t just a springboard to career opportunities – it’s a thriving student hub that’s brimming with things to do and people to meet. With around 11,000 students choosing the town to study, Keele is often likened to being a world of its own within the UK.

Whether you choose to live in the centre of town or somewhere further afield, Keele university accommodation is always in close proximity to local amenities and bus routes, keeping you connected.

For those studying at the University of Keele, take a look at Silverdale, Knutton or Chesterton. These locations offer some of the best student houses near Keele university. Although these areas are more rural, you can regularly find clusters of students living here – often due to the affordable and spacious accommodation and student rooms. With regular transport links to get you to the campus, you won’t struggle to get to and from early morning lectures or late nights at the Students’ Union. Being a Keele university student has never been so easy!

Life in Keele is truly what you make it. Living in a close-knit student town makes for a unique experience, and the staff at the university work hard to keep students entertained with a vast range of on-campus activities, themed nights and events to get involved with.

Whether you’re a sports fan, a theatre buff or a budding radio DJ - clubs and societies are an excellent way to meet new people, gain new skills, and experience new opportunities.

Don’t be mistaken – the nightlife in Keele is just as wild as it is at universities in big cities. The key difference is the community spirit that flows through the student village of Keele and the neighbouring towns. Yes, your six-degrees-of-separation may be reduced to two degrees, but the tight-knit feel means it’s super easy to make friends!

The charming town centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme is easily within walking distance, providing students with a range of independent shops, affordable (but quality) restaurants and student friendly pubs. Plus, you can visit the first purpose-built theatre-in-the-round in Europe, where the audience sits on all four sides of the auditorium.

The Lymelight Boulevard is the go-to for food and entertainment, featuring the likes of Laser quest, Escape Rooms, the Games Room, ten pin bowling and an 8-screen Vue Cinema. Newcastle-under-Lyme also offers a bunch of cheap and cheerful activities for students on a budget. Take a walk down Newcastle’s memory lane at the Borough Museum & Art Gallery, home to a collection of Victorian artefacts and early 19th Century toys.

If you are looking for your perfect Keele uni accommodation UniHomes have got you covered. From house shares right by the campus to contemporary styled flats and en-suite rooms in the town centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Hanley, you’ll have a range of options to choose from. We keep things simple for Keele students (and all students!), packaging up the utility bills as part of the weekly rent so you know exactly how much to set aside for your accommodation from the get-go.