Sheares Hall, newcastle-upon-tyne

Sheares Hall Newcastle Student Accommodation

Choosing student accommodation is often about how well the property fits into your everyday routine. A short journey to university, nearby shops and reliable transport can make a noticeable difference once lectures, coursework and everything else start filling up your week.

Sheares Hall is located on St James Boulevard in Newcastle upon Tyne, close to universities, Metro stations, shops and places to eat. The property has a mix of en-suite rooms, twodios and self-contained studios, giving students different ways to approach their living arrangements.

With utility bills included, study areas, shared facilities and practical services on-site, Sheares Hall Newcastle offers a place where most of the basics of student life are covered under one roof.

About Sheares Hall

Sheares Hall Newcastle is purpose-built student accommodation in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne with room options ranging from shared living to private studios. Students who prefer having flatmates can choose an en-suite room or twodio, while those who want more independence can opt for a studio.

The accommodation itself is only one part of the property. Dedicated study rooms provide somewhere to work when you need a quieter setting, while the common room, cinema room, games room and lounge give residents alternatives when they want to step away from coursework.

There are also several facilities that deal with the less exciting parts of student life. On-site laundry, maintenance, parcel services and reception support are available, while recycling facilities, vending machines and lifts add to the practical side of living at the property.

Residents also have access to a gym and mental wellbeing support. Accessible facilities are available throughout the building, including wheelchair-accessible access.

Sheares Hall Address & Location

Address: Sheares Hall Address, 2 St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5SS

The location puts Sheares Hall Newcastle upon Tyne within easy reach of Newcastle's city centre and several major transport links. Students can get around by Metro, train or bus, depending on where they're heading.

Living in Newcastle upon Tyne

The area around Sheares Hall has plenty of places that fit naturally into a student's weekly routine.

Tesco Express is nearby for quick grocery trips, while Grainger Market gives students another option for fresh food and everyday shopping. Eldon Square and Eldon Garden Shopping Centre are also within reach when you need more than the basics.

There are plenty of cafés and restaurants around the area too. Sorcerer Coffee, Sunday Coffee & Kitchen and Laneway & Co offer places to grab coffee or meet friends, while 3SIXTY Restaurant & Sky Bar, Mantra Thai Dining Restaurant, Alsham Restaurant and My Delhi Newcastle provide options for meals out.

Students have several places to spend their evenings as well. The Forth, Shark Club Gastro Bar, St. James' STACK and The Strawberry are all nearby social venues.

For some time outdoors, Leazes Park provides open green space within easy reach. Students who prefer indoor exercise can use the gym at Sheares Hall or visit Newcastle Fitness Club, The Gym Group Newcastle City, Fitt. or Shape Studios Newcastle – Reformer Pilates.

The area also has useful study and healthcare facilities. Newcastle City Library and the Lit & Phil Library give students places to work outside the accommodation, while Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Medical Centre and RVI Pharmacy are nearby for healthcare needs.

Getting around Newcastle is one of the practical advantages of the location. St James Metro Station and Central Station are close by, while Newcastle Central Station provides rail services and Haymarket Metro and Bus Station offers further connections across the city.

Why Choose Sheares Hall Newcastle?

Sheares Hall combines a central location with several facilities that students can use throughout the academic year.

Some of the reasons to consider Sheares Hall Newcastle include:

• Choice of en-suite rooms, twodios and self-contained studios.

• Utility bills included within the weekly rent.

• Dedicated study rooms for coursework and revision.

• Common room, cinema room and games room.

• Lounge, outdoor courtyard and terrace areas.

• On-site gym and mental wellbeing support.

• Parcel service, reception and maintenance support.

• On-site laundry and vending machines.

• Accessible facilities and wheelchair-accessible access.

• Close to Metro, rail and bus connections.

• Easy access to Newcastle's shops, cafés, restaurants and social venues.

Room Types & Prices at Sheares Hall

Students can choose between shared accommodation and private studios at Sheares Hall Newcastle upon Tyne. The available rooms cover several price points, with the lower-priced options starting at £115 per week.

Room Type	Weekly Price	Features
Twodio	From £115.00	Private bedroom with a kitchen and bathroom shared between two residents
Classic Ensuite	From £125.00	Private bedroom with en-suite bathroom and shared kitchen
Classic Studio	From £155.00	Self-contained studio with private bathroom and kitchenette
Classic Studio Plus	From £160.00	Larger studio with additional living space
Premium En-suite Range 2	From £170.00	En-suite room within a shared apartment
Accessible Studio	From £175.00	Accessible studio with private facilities
Premium Ensuite	From £190.00	Spacious en-suite bedroom with shared kitchen and lounge
Deluxe Ensuite	From £192.00	En-suite room with additional space
Premium Studio	From £214.00	Larger studio with private kitchen and bathroom
Premium Studio Plus	From £249.00	Spacious studio with an upgraded layout
Premium Corner Studio	From £255.00	Corner studio with additional floor space
Deluxe Studio	From £275.00	Large self-contained studio
Superior Studio	From £285.00	One of the larger studio options

Weekly prices can change depending on room availability and tenancy length.

Twodio

The Twodio offers a middle ground between fully shared accommodation and a private studio. You have your own bedroom, while the kitchen and bathroom are shared between two residents.

This setup can work well for students who want a private bedroom but don't necessarily need a completely self-contained apartment.

En-Suite Rooms

Classic, Premium and Deluxe En-Suite options provide a private bedroom and bathroom alongside a shared kitchen and living space.

These rooms suit students who like having other people around but still want their own bathroom.

Studios

The studio range starts with the Classic Studio and extends through several larger options, including Premium, Deluxe and Superior Studios.

Each studio gives residents their own kitchen and bathroom, making this the more private option at Sheares Hall. The larger categories offer additional space for students who want more room for studying and relaxing.

Accessible Studio

The Accessible Studio provides a private living arrangement with accessibility considerations built into the room. It's available for students who require an adapted setup.

What's Included at Sheares Hall?

The weekly rent includes several household essentials, which means students don't have to arrange separate utility accounts for the main services.

Bills included:

• Electricity

• Gas

• Water

• High-speed Wi-Fi

Rooms are also fully furnished, giving students the main furniture they need from the start of their tenancy.

Facilities at Sheares Hall

Sheares Hall has facilities spread across several parts of student life, from studying and socialising to laundry and resident support.

Study & Learning Spaces

Dedicated study rooms provide an alternative to working in your bedroom. They're useful when you need to concentrate on coursework, prepare for exams or work on group projects.

Social Spaces

Residents can use:

• Common room

• Cinema room

• Games room

• Entertainment centre

• Lounge area

• Outdoor courtyard

• Terrace

• Private dining space

• Regular on-site events

These spaces give residents different ways to spend time outside their rooms, whether that's watching a film, playing games, meeting friends or attending resident events.

Health & Wellbeing

The property includes:

• Gym

• Mental wellbeing support

Having a gym within the residence means students can fit workouts around lectures without needing to travel elsewhere.

Security & Everyday Services

Residents also have access to:

• On-site reception during business hours

• On-site maintenance

• Parcel service

• On-site laundry

• Elevators

• Wheelchair-accessible access

• Vending machines

• Recycling facilities

• Security systems

Universities Near Sheares Hall Newcastle

Sheares Hall Newcastle upon Tyne is close to Northumbria University's city-centre campus, while the city's transport network helps with journeys to campuses further away.

University	Distance
Northumbria University – Newcastle City Campus	0.73 miles
Northumbria University – Coach Lane Campus	3.69 miles
The University of Law Newcastle Centre	11.20 miles

Northumbria students based at the Newcastle City Campus have the shortest journey, with the campus less than a mile from the property. Those travelling to Coach Lane can use local public transport rather than relying on a car.

The University of Law Newcastle Centre is considerably further away based on the supplied distance, so students studying there should factor the commute into their decision before booking.

Sheares Hall Newcastle Clearing

Clearing can leave considerably less time between accepting a university place and moving to Newcastle. If Sheares Hall is on your shortlist, checking the rooms that are actually available should be one of the first things you do once your place has been confirmed.

There is a useful spread of accommodation here. Twodios start at the lower end of the listed prices, en-suite rooms offer shared living with a private bathroom, and the studio categories cater to students who would rather have their kitchen and bathroom to themselves.

Prices and availability can change as rooms are booked. Students applying during Clearing should therefore compare the remaining room types rather than assuming every category listed above will still be available.

Getting Around from Sheares Hall

One of the useful things about the Sheares Hall address is the number of transport options nearby. Students aren't dependent on a single route for getting around Newcastle.

Transport	Details
Metro Station	St James Metro Station
Metro Station	Central Station Metro
Railway Station	Newcastle Central Station
Bus & Metro Hub	Haymarket Metro and Bus Station

St James Metro Station is useful for journeys around the city, while Newcastle Central Station handles longer rail journeys. Haymarket adds both Metro and bus services to the options available locally.

That mix can be particularly handy during term. Your regular journey might simply be to campus, but trips to other parts of Newcastle, evenings in the city and journeys home during university breaks all involve different transport needs.

Nearby Places

The city-centre location means students have quite a lot around them without needing to make a special trip across Newcastle.

Stay Active Nearby

There is already a gym inside Sheares Hall, but students who want to train elsewhere can also try:

• Newcastle Fitness Club

• The Gym Group Newcastle City

• Fitt.

• Shape Studios Newcastle – Reformer Pilates

Shops, Essentials & Weekend Browsing

For larger shopping trips, students have two city-centre shopping destinations nearby:

• Eldon Square

• Eldon Garden Shopping Centre

For food and everyday purchases:

• Tesco Express

• Grainger Market

Grainger Market is particularly useful when you want something beyond a standard supermarket shop, with independent traders and food outlets under the same roof.

Healthcare Within Easy Reach

The nearby healthcare options include:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary

• Newcastle Medical Centre

• RVI Pharmacy

Having both hospital and pharmacy services in the surrounding area can be useful when you need medical care or simply need to collect a prescription.

Cafés & Restaurants

There are several places nearby for coffee, lunch or a meal out.

Cafés

• Sorcerer Coffee

• Sunday Coffee & Kitchen

• Laneway & Co

Restaurants

• 3SIXTY Restaurant & Sky Bar

• Mantra Thai Dining Restaurant

• Alsham Restaurant

• My Delhi Newcastle

The mix gives students somewhere to go for a quick coffee between commitments as well as options for eating out with friends.

Libraries & Study Spaces

Sheares Hall has its own study rooms, but sometimes getting out of the building helps when you've been working in the same place for several days.

Nearby options include:

• Newcastle City Library

• Lit & Phil Library

Both give residents another setting for reading, revision or coursework away from their accommodation.

Green Spaces

• Leazes Park

Leazes Park offers somewhere to walk, run or spend a little time outside when you want a change from the city streets and indoor study spaces.

Pubs & Social Spots

Students have several places nearby for evenings out:

• The Forth

• Shark Club Gastro Bar

• St. James' STACK

• The Strawberry

Is Sheares Hall Newcastle Right for You?

Sheares Hall makes the most sense for students who want to live centrally and have quite a lot happening within the building itself.

If you enjoy living with other people, the Twodio and en-suite categories give you a private bedroom while retaining some shared facilities. Students who would rather keep their living arrangements to themselves have a much larger selection of studios, starting with the Classic Studio and moving through to the Superior Studio.

The communal facilities are another consideration. There are dedicated rooms for studying, but there is also a cinema room, games room, common room, terrace, courtyard and private dining space. That gives you somewhere other than your bedroom to spend time, which can matter when you're living in the same building for most of an academic year.

Sheares Hall Newcastle also suits students who don't want to organise every household detail themselves. Electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi are included, while laundry, maintenance, parcel collection and reception services are available on-site.

Location will matter differently depending on where you study. Northumbria University's Newcastle City Campus is listed just 0.73 miles away, whereas students attending institutions further from the property will need to make greater use of Newcastle's public transport.

For students who want a central Newcastle address, several room formats and plenty of shared facilities, Sheares Hall is worth putting on the shortlist.

Conclusion

Sheares Hall Newcastle combines three things that can be useful during university: a central address, a substantial choice of rooms and plenty of facilities beyond the bedroom.

Students can choose anything from a £115-per-week Twodio to larger private studios, depending on how they want to live and what they plan to spend. Study rooms cover the academic side of the week, while the gym, cinema room, games room, lounges and outdoor areas give residents somewhere else to go when work is finished.

The Sheares Hall address on St James Boulevard also keeps St James Metro Station, Newcastle Central Station, shops, cafés and other city-centre services within easy reach; for students studying at Northumbria University in particular, Sheares Hall Newcastle upon Tyne offers the added benefit of having the Newcastle City Campus less than a mile away.