6 Bed Student Houses Headingley

Why a six-bed house works for so many student groups

Finding a house that fits everyone is often the hardest part of second or third year. A six-bedroom student house in Leeds lets a larger friendship group stay together rather than splitting across two smaller properties. It also means one search, one set of viewings and one tenancy process to manage as a group.

A six-person household also comes with practical questions you’ll want to settle early:

• Room sizes. Agree as a group how you will decide who gets which room before you view.
• Shared space. With six people, the kitchen, lounge and bathrooms matter as much as the bedrooms.
• Location. Everyone has a different timetable, campus and social life, so being close to transport and amenities helps the whole house.
• Agreement on budget. Settle a comfortable figure per person before you start viewing so decisions are quicker.

Getting these points sorted early makes it far easier to act when the right 6 bed student house in Leeds comes up.

Your letting agent is already on Otley Road

Many student groups search from a distance, between lectures or from home during the holidays. Our office sits on Otley Road, the main route through Headingley, which puts our team in the middle of the streets you are likely to be looking at.

That local base matters. When you have a question about a property, a street or the area itself, you are speaking to people who know it well. Our team brings over 20 years of experience in the Leeds lettings industry, and our Working Charter is simple: we only take on properties we would live in ourselves.

What makes Headingley a practical place for a six-person house

More than 60 per cent of Headingley’s population are students, so a large student household fits naturally into the area. It sits around 2.5 miles from Leeds city centre and is home to a Leeds Beckett University campus, right next to Beckett Park.

Getting around. Headingley has its own train station, with trains to Leeds in around six minutes and Harrogate in about 25. Buses run frequently along the A660 Otley Road into the city centre and towards the universities, and public transport into town takes just over ten minutes. Many students also cycle.

Day-to-day life. Otley Road is lined with shops, bars and restaurants, and the Headingley Arndale Centre covers everyday shopping. For a house of six, having a supermarket and essentials nearby saves a lot of time.

Downtime. The Original Oak and The Skyrack are long-standing local pubs, and Cottage Road Cinema is one of the oldest cinemas in Leeds. Headingley Stadium, home to Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Leeds Rhinos, is on your doorstep for match days.

Green space. Beckett Park, Hyde Park and Meanwood Beck are all close by, and the Meanwood Valley Trail offers a longer walk when you need a break from studying.

What to check before you book a viewing

A short checklist helps your group compare houses fairly and decide quickly.

What to check	Why it matters for a group of six
Bedroom count and layout	Confirm there are six genuine bedrooms and look at how they are spread across floors.
Bathrooms	More people means more pressure on mornings. Check how many bathrooms there are.
Shared living space	Make sure there is room for everyone to cook, eat and relax together.
How rent is shown	Student listings on our site show rent per person, per week. Check this against your group budget.
Available from date	Make sure the start date works for everyone in the group.
Route to campus	Check walking, bus or train times to each housemate’s university or campus.

Why student groups choose Redbrick

Recognised by tenants. The ESTAS 2024 Gold Award for Best Letting Agents for Tenants in Yorkshire is based on tenant feedback, not industry judges. We also hold a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Google. One recent tenant who rented in Headingley described the process “from enquiring to signing the papers” as “super quick and efficient”.

A clear process from start to finish. Our aim is to make renting simple, transparent and stress-free. Our tenant information hub breaks the process into three stages:

• Where to Begin: how to start your search, register your details and secure your home.
• During Your Tenancy: moving in, reporting maintenance and what to expect while you live there.
• Post Tenancy: how deposits are handled and what happens at check-out.

For a group of six, that clarity is valuable. Everyone can see what comes next, and nobody has to chase answers on behalf of the house.

People you can actually reach. You can call, email or call into our Otley Road office. You can find out more about our team, our charter and our affiliations on our About Us page.

Ready to find your group’s house?

When your group has agreed on budget and timings, the next step is simple.

All you need to do to take the stress out of finding accommodation in Headingley is to get in touch with us by clicking here, calling 0113 230 55 52, or emailing info@redbrickproperties.co.uk. Or, you can start the search for student houses in Headingley yourself, by clicking here and searching for a property.

About Headingley

Headingley is a suburb in north-west Leeds, around 2.5 miles from the city centre, within the LS6 postcode area. Students make up more than 60 per cent of its population, and Leeds Beckett University has a campus beside Beckett Park. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Headingley station serves Leeds and Harrogate, while the A660 Otley Road carries frequent bus services into the city. The area is also home to Headingley Stadium, base of Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Leeds Rhinos.