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Some student buildings feel like they could be anywhere. Algernon Firth doesn't.
The building has been part of Leeds for decades, and its Art Deco exterior still stands out among the newer developments around the city centre. Inside, you'll find modern student rooms, study spaces and shared facilities without losing the character of the original building.
The address also works well if you don't want to spend every morning on public transport. The University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds General Infirmary and the city centre are all within walking distance. That's one reason Algernon Firth Leeds continues to stay popular with both UK and international students.
If you've been reading Algernon Firth Leeds reviews, you'll probably notice the same things mentioned repeatedly: the central location, the distinctive building and the mix of shared apartments and private studios.
Every student has a different routine.
Some spend most evenings in the library. Others head into the city after lectures or work part-time during the week. Algernon Firth fits comfortably around both.
Shared apartments suit students who enjoy cooking or spending time with flatmates, while studios and duplexes give you your own kitchen and a little more privacy. You aren't limited to your room either. The building includes shared spaces for studying, exercising or simply taking a break between assignments.
The location also makes everyday life easier. Supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and Leeds city centre are all nearby, so most errands can be done on foot. That's one reason Algernon Firth has remained a well-known student address in Leeds for years.
The address puts you close to universities without leaving you on the edge of the city.
St George's Road sits a few minutes from Leeds General Infirmary and within walking distance of the main university buildings. Shops, cafés, restaurants, entertainment venues and Leeds Railway Station are all easy to reach from here.
Address:
Algernon Firth Building
St George's Road
Leeds, West Yorkshire
LS1 3AR
United Kingdom
Most students spend far more time outside their room than they expect. Lectures, grocery shopping, part-time work and meeting friends quickly become part of the weekly routine. A central address makes all of those journeys shorter.
Here's what stands out about Algernon Firth Leeds:
Around a 15-minute walk to both the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University.
Leeds General Infirmary sits next door, making the location useful for healthcare students and placements.
Grade II listed Art Deco building with restored original architecture.
Shared apartments, studios and duplexes available across different budgets.
Rent includes water, heating, electricity, Wi-Fi and contents insurance.
On-site gym, cinema room, laundry facilities and secure bike storage.
CCTV, secure entry, on-site management and maintenance throughout the year.
O2 Academy, First Direct Arena, shops, restaurants and Leeds city centre are all within walking distance.
Room choices at Algernon Firth cover both shared and private living. Apartment rooms include a private bedroom with shared kitchen facilities, while studios and duplexes give you your own kitchen and bathroom.
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Room Type |
Weekly Rent |
Suitable For |
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Value 5 Bed Apartment |
From £122 |
Lowest-priced shared apartment |
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Classic 5 Bed Apartment |
From £133 |
Shared apartment with five bedrooms |
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Classic 8 Bed Apartment |
From £135 |
Students who enjoy larger shared flats |
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Classic 4 Bed Apartment |
From £145 |
Smaller shared apartment |
|
Classic Bigger 4 Bed Apartment |
From £149 |
Larger bedroom within a four-bed flat |
|
Classic Smaller Duplex |
From £189 |
Private duplex with split-level layout |
|
Classic Smaller Studio |
From £191 |
Compact self-contained studio |
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Classic Studio |
From £198 |
Standard private studio |
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Classic Bigger Duplex |
From £201 |
Larger duplex apartment |
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Classic Duplex |
From £201 |
Two-level private accommodation |
Every room includes a study desk, storage and internet access. Studios and duplexes also include a private kitchen and bathroom.
Your weekly rent already covers the essentials, so there isn't much to organise before moving in.
Included in the rent:
Water
Heating
Electricity
High-speed Wi-Fi
Broadband
Contents insurance
That makes budgeting much simpler during the academic year.
The facilities focus on things students tend to use regularly instead of long lists that rarely matter after the first week.
Shared Spaces
The communal kitchen gives apartment residents somewhere to cook and spend time together. There's also an on-site gym if you prefer working out without paying for a separate membership.
Everyday Facilities
You'll also have access to:
On-site laundry
Bike storage
Secure door entry
CCTV
On-site security
On-site maintenance
On-site management
Freezer facilities within accommodation
Most of these become part of everyday life rather than something you only notice during move-in week.
One reason many students shortlist Algernon Firth student accommodation Leeds is the amount of time it can save during the week. Most university buildings are close enough to reach on foot, so getting to an early lecture doesn't usually mean a long commute.
Here's how far some of the main campuses are from Algernon Firth Building Leeds.
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University |
Approx. Distance |
Typical Journey |
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0.42 miles |
Around 9 minutes on foot |
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0.5 miles |
Around 10 minutes' walk |
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0.6 miles |
Around 12 minutes' walk |
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0.62 miles |
Around 13 minutes' walk |
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0.89 miles |
Around 18 minutes' walk |
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0.9 miles |
Around 18 minutes' walk |
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University of Leeds – Great Hall & Maurice Keyworth Building |
0.94 miles |
Around 18–20 minutes on foot |
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0.98 miles |
Around 20 minutes' walk |
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1.22 miles |
Around 22 minutes on foot |
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1.9 miles |
Around 12 minutes by bus |
Students at Algernon Firth Leeds can comfortably walk to most city-centre campuses, while buses make the slightly longer journeys straightforward. That combination is one reason Algernon Firth building Leeds remains a practical option for students studying across different universities in the city.
The city centre location means you have more than one way to get around. Walking works well for many university buildings, while buses and trains cover the rest of Leeds whenever you need them.
The Civic G bus stop is about five minutes away on foot, with regular First Bus services running across the city throughout the day. Leeds Railway Station is roughly a 12-minute walk from the building, making it easy to travel home during holidays or visit nearby cities at weekends.
If you cycle, the University of Leeds Bike Hub offers affordable bike hire and free maintenance during the academic year. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are also easy to find around the city centre if you're travelling late or carrying luggage.
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Transport |
Nearest Option |
Approx. Distance |
Useful For |
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Bus |
Civic G Bus Stop |
5-minute walk |
University and city routes |
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Train |
Leeds Railway Station |
12-minute walk |
Regional and national travel |
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Local Train |
Burley Park Station |
7-minute drive |
Local rail journeys |
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Cycling |
University Bike Hub |
Near University of Leeds |
Affordable bike hire and repairs |
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Taxi |
Amber Cars, City Cabs, Uber |
Available across Leeds |
Late evenings and airport trips |
Most places you'll use during the week sit within the city centre or a short walk from Algernon Firth Leeds, so everyday errands rarely take long.
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Category |
Nearby Places |
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Railway Station |
Leeds Railway Station, Burley Park Railway Station |
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Shopping |
Trinity Leeds, The Merrion Centre, St John's Centre |
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Supermarket |
Tesco Express, Sainsbury's Local, Morrisons |
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Café |
Laynes Espresso, Caffè Nero, Pret A Manger |
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Restaurant |
MyLahore, Reds True Barbecue, Turtle Bay |
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Gym |
Algernon Firth Gym (on-site), The Edge, Nuffield Health Leeds |
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Library |
Leeds Central Library, University of Leeds Library |
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Park |
Park Square, Woodhouse Moor |
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Hospital |
Leeds General Infirmary |
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Entertainment |
O2 Academy Leeds, First Direct Arena |
After a few weeks in Leeds, small things start to matter more than you expect. Walking to lectures instead of catching a bus, picking up groceries on the way home, or meeting friends in the city without planning a long journey all make daily life easier.
Algernon Firth Building Leeds sits close to those everyday essentials while giving you a choice between shared apartments and private studios. If your priority is a city-centre address with bills included and good access to the universities, Algernon Firth student accommodation Leeds is worth considering. A quick look through recent Algernon Firth Leeds reviews also shows that many residents appreciate the building's location and distinctive character, which continue to make Algernon Firth a popular student address in Leeds.
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Classic 8 Bed Apartment
Tenancy 44 week | 9 week | 2 week
4 Tenancy options
From£125 /week

Classic 5 Bed Apartment
Tenancy 51 week | 44 week | 9 week | 2 week
5 Tenancy options
From£129 /week

Classic Bigger 4 Bed Apartment
Tenancy 51 week | 9 week | 2 week
3 Tenancy options
From£138 /week

Classic 4 Bed Apartment
Tenancy 51 week | 44 week | 9 week | 69 week | 2 week
5 Tenancy options
From£139 /week
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Review and ratings
Thiện Mỹ
I lived here for the academic year 2024-2025. Despite the complaints here, for me the staffs are quite nice and my requests got resolved very quickly. Got some problem with water boiler a few times but it got fixed almost asap. The heater was the worst for my room tho. Kitchen is super big with lots of space for the flat I stayed in. Be aware that you are living next to St George's Church, which they help with the homeless, so be aware that you will see them quite often but they are usually harmless. It's 15 min walk to uni of Leeds, 10 min to morrisons and to centre, so it's quite nice. It's only annoying when they do fire alarm drills every few months, which are unannounced at times. Overall, it is fair for the price with such a good location.
Polly Dobson
Really convienient location in terms of being in the centre of town however there are a fair few downsides. 1. Silverfish. I found at least 1 every few days and even found one in the bottom of one of my boxes after I moved out. Safe to say I always wore crocs walking around the building. 2. The boiler always seemed to be broken and you'd get messages daily about how they were working to fix it but that just wasn't the case. Cold showers were pretty much a daily occurance. 3. Washing machines are powered by circuit however there's no wifi/data in the laundry room so you have to run around the building to get a signal just to start the machines, which also ate quite a few of my socks. 4. Poor maintence timing. You're lucky if they fix your request in a week, the outlet in my bathroom never got fixed and I gave up submitting requests. Also, the day they did maintence on the kitchen they sent out an email saying they would be working from 9-5, so we'd still be able to get breakfast and dinner and I thought great I'm working from 8am-7pm that day so I'll still plenty of time for meals. However when I went into the kitchen at 7am there was stuff all over the counters and I couldn't get to my cupboard for breakfast, so I just had breakfast on the way into work, but then when I returned almost 12 hours later everything was still in the same place and nothing had been done so it was take-away for dinner. 5. When you move in you are told that there will be someone in reception from 9-5 if you need any help or need to collect a parcel. However maybe 1 in 10 times I looked into reception there was someone there, which meant most of the time I'd have to wait a week to collect my parcels. Luckily there is always someone on call if you ring the number, however that doesn't help when you're locked out the building so you have to wait 30 mins for staff to arrive, or hope that one of your flatmates will let you in. 6. Also when you're moving into a building of young adults who are leaving away from home for the first time, bring a bottle of febreeze. It took about 2 months to get rid of the smell in my room and the wall are very thin so you better get use to waking up at 2am on a Tuesday and asking your neighbour to turn down the music. 7. On the subject of neighbours, the building is right next to St Georges Crypt which is also a homeless shelter. On my first day living there I was spat on and swore at by the neighbours and when I went to reception they said there was nothing they could do about it and they'd talk with the crypt to see if anything could be done. Nothing did happen, instead I had several homeless people try to follow me into the building, got swore at pretty much daily and at least once a fortnight you'd wake up to someone from there screaming and crying for help, or they'll be running around damaging cars at 3am. With me working late nights I often ubered home even though it was just a 5 min walk, I rather spend £6 on that then risk facing one of the neighbours.
Shanya Sachdeva
I lived here for 21 weeks. A good location for the accommodation. My room was quite spacious but came with a lot of issues. There were multiple maintenance issues in the room, the common area, the kitchen even the dryer in the laundry. It would always take them a long time to sort the issues out and multiple chasing emails. There is an emergency number at the main gate which no one ever picks up in actual cases of emergency. I moved here from Sept 2021 until January 2022 and there was barely anyone at the reception at all times. My flatmates and I requested a hoover/vacuum cleaner in our flat but we were asked to use one of three available at the reception which turns out every other flat in the building used and needed 15-20 days of ‘waiting’ to get the hoover to clean your room and the communal areas. When I moved in I had to chase for 3 consecutive days to get my room and bathroom cleaned after the previous tenant left. For me, it was not worth the price and not the best place I’ve lived in ever since I moved to the UK. Even though David and Eleanor have been helpful whenever they could but the staff needs some speeding up to help the students living in the accommodation.
Emily Haigh
Good value for money student accommodation. David, the accommodation manger, is amazing and deserves more recognition for being so helpful. He’s definitely the best thing about this place. However, I’ve been living with damp since I moved in and my windows don’t open on the basement floor which isn’t great. There were student ambassadors that would let you in and you could talk to if you needed, but now that role has been removed and replaced with night staff it doesn’t feel as safe and also feels less like you’re own place now. I won’t be staying here again next year and the prices aren’t worth it as they are going up, and there’s been too many changes to staffing and ruling etc. that you never really know what’s going on. There’s also a cinema room and gym but we haven’t been able to use the cinema room at all (not even to book it) and you can sometimes book the gym. I think it’s not worth the money as we’re paying for these and haven’t been able to use them. Gyms aren’t still charging membership when they’re closed so it’s kind of like the same thing. Overall though, it’s not the worst place to live, and was great at the beginning. Cheers David for being a star.
Gill K
Hardly to see a receptionist working in the reception. Even if it’s written they work from a 9-4:30 on weekdays. Friday 3:40 pm, I finally saw a female receptionist in reception. She was sitting there and chatting with another person, I asked if I could borrow the vacuum. She told me the office it’s closed. Is it even a joke? The thing is it’s not the first time, but a number of times. Some of receptionists are just being unfriendly and not helpful at all.
Thiện Mỹ
I lived here for the academic year 2024-2025. Despite the complaints here, for me the staffs are quite nice and my requests got resolved very quickly. Got some problem with water boiler a few times but it got fixed almost asap. The heater was the worst for my room tho. Kitchen is super big with lots of space for the flat I stayed in. Be aware that you are living next to St George's Church, which they help with the homeless, so be aware that you will see them quite often but they are usually harmless. It's 15 min walk to uni of Leeds, 10 min to morrisons and to centre, so it's quite nice. It's only annoying when they do fire alarm drills every few months, which are unannounced at times. Overall, it is fair for the price with such a good location.
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