Mansion Student

What Mansion Student does

Mansion Student is a UK private student accommodation provider founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. The company operates a portfolio of purpose-built and converted student accommodation across 10 UK university cities — Cardiff, Coventry, Dundee, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Leamington Spa, Leeds, Leicester, and Manchester — with each property positioned within walking distance of host universities. Its offering comprises three accommodation types: shared apartments (communal living), studio apartments, and one-bedroom apartments, all priced on a weekly basis ranging from £89/week (Coventry) to £290/week (Edinburgh).

The core product is a fully managed, all-inclusive rental that bundles utility bills, WiFi, and contents insurance into a single weekly payment, with no deposit required. Value-added services include on-site hospitality offices, gym and cinema amenity spaces, a social events calendar, and partnerships that extend the offering (Endsleigh for insurance, UniKitOut for student supplies). Mansion Student also runs a dedicated Clearing service targeting students securing accommodation during the UCAS clearing process. The business model is direct-to-consumer, generating recurring weekly rental revenue through self-serve website booking, phone (0800 652 7844), and email enquiry channels. Marketing is primarily organic — SEO-optimised location pages, content marketing (advice guides on finances, wellbeing, accommodation), social media presence, and word-of-mouth referrals from 100,000+ past students.

Mansion Student is a privately held, independent company with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or venture funding. The company is a member of the ANUK/Unipol National Code of Standards for Student Accommodation and holds membership in the Council of Letting Agents (Scotland). It operates with 11-50 employees, suggesting a lean central team supplemented by on-site property staff. Revenue, ownership structure, and financial details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Mansion Student

Legal name

Mansion Student

Website

https://mansionstudent.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mansion Student is a UK private student accommodation provider operating properties across 10 university cities, offering all-inclusive weekly rentals (bills, insurance, WiFi) to undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Accommodation Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (721310)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Housing Property Management (BPAJAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Campus Student Rentals (Scattered-Site/Single-Family) Management (BPAJAJAC), Student & Academic Term Monthly Housing (THAMAFAH), Guest, Visitor & Conference Housing Services (Summer/Break Housing) (EDAEAFAN)

Keywords

• Student accommodation
• Purpose-built student housing
• Student rental services
• All-inclusive student living
• UK PBSA operator

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheadle Hulme

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Student Accommodation Rental: Weekly rental payments from students for accommodation. Pricing varies by location and property type, ranging from £89 to £290 per week. All-inclusive offerings (bills, insurance, wifi) simplify the rental experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mansion Student rents furnished student bedrooms and apartments in 10 UK university cities on weekly all-inclusive contracts (bills, WiFi, contents insurance) with no deposit. Guests choose between shared apartments, private studios, and one-bedroom units located close to campus, with an on-site hospitality office providing in-person support and a programme of social events.

Product overview

Mansion Student is a student accommodation provider operating a portfolio of properties across 10 UK cities: Cardiff, Coventry, Dundee, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Leamington Spa, Leeds, Leicester, and Manchester. The company offers three main accommodation types: Shared Apartments (communal living), Studio Apartments (private studios), and 1-Bed Apartments (enhanced privacy). Each property includes standard amenities such as all bills included, no deposit requirement, contents insurance, WiFi, proximity to universities, and security features. The company also provides a Clearing service for students seeking accommodation during the university clearing process.

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Products and services

• Student Accommodation – Cardiff All-inclusive student accommodation properties in Cardiff, including City Heights, marketed at undergraduates, postgraduates, and international students at the city's universities. Weekly pricing starts from £240 with all bills, WiFi, contents insurance, no deposit, and on-site hospitality support.
• Student Accommodation – Coventry
• Student Accommodation – Dundee
• Student Accommodation – Durham
• Student Accommodation – Edinburgh
• Student Accommodation – Exeter
• Student Accommodation – Leamington Spa
• Student Accommodation – Leeds
• Student Accommodation – Leicester
• Student Accommodation – Manchester
• Shared Apartments
• Studio Apartments
• One-Bedroom Apartments
• Clearing 2026 Booking Service Targeted accommodation booking service for students placed at UK universities via UCAS Clearing, providing expedited access to Mansion Student rooms across its 10-city portfolio.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• StudentCrowdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudentCrowd is a review platform where students rate and review their accommodation. Mansion Student properties feature on the platform and have received recognition including the 2025 Student Voice Award for Ernest Place, Durham.
• Student MindsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Minds is a UK charity focused on student mental health. Mansion Student displays the Student Minds logo on their website, indicating a partnership supporting student wellbeing initiatives.
• UNIPOL National CodecoreOthersMansion Student adheres to the ANUK/Unipol National Code of Standards for Student Accommodation, a regulatory code ensuring quality and consumer protection standards.
• Council of Letting Agents (CLA)minorOthersCLA is a professional body for letting agents in Scotland. Mansion Student displays the CLA member-agent logo, indicating membership in this trade organization.
• UniKitOutminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniKitOut is a university supplies partner that provides students with essential items for their accommodation.
• EndsleighminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndsleigh is an insurance provider offering contents insurance. Mansion Student includes contents insurance in their all-inclusive offering, partnered with Endsleigh.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CRM Students: CRM Students is a UK-based student accommodation provider operating purpose-built PBSA across multiple university cities, including several where Mansion Student has presence (Leeds, Manchester, Exeter). Similar mid-scale operator with comparable all-inclusive offerings targeting undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Homes for Students: Homes for Students operates a multi-city UK PBSA and shared housing portfolio, with assets under management exceeding £1bn. Competes directly with Mansion Student in mid-tier university cities and offers similar shared and studio formats with all-inclusive pricing.
• Student Roost: Student Roost is a UK student accommodation operator with properties across 20+ university cities, recently acquired by GIC. Competes with Mansion Student in the same mid-tier city footprint with comparable studio and shared apartment products.
• Fresh Student Living: Fresh Student Living operates purpose-built student accommodation in UK university cities with similar all-inclusive, no-deposit value propositions. Owned by Fresh Properties Group, it serves a comparable student demographic in overlapping city markets.
• Vita Student: Vita Student operates premium purpose-built student accommodation focused on urban locations with high-end amenities (gym, cinema, social spaces) — directly mirroring Mansion Student's value proposition. Active in several overlapping UK cities, it competes for the same premium-paying student demographic.
• Downing Students: Downing Students operates purpose-built student accommodation across several UK cities, often via development partnerships with universities. Competes with Mansion Student for the same student demographic with similar studio and cluster formats in university-proximate locations.

Emerging players

• Host Student Housing: Host Student Housing is a growing UK student accommodation operator focused on mid-tier university cities with modern amenitized buildings. Operates at a similar scale to Mansion Student in several overlapping geographies.

Others

• StudentCrowd: StudentCrowd is a UK student review platform where students rate accommodation, university, and city experiences. It is an ecosystem partner rather than a competitor — Mansion Student has an active partnership with StudentCrowd, including winning the 2025 Student Voice Award for its Durham property.

Broad incumbents

• iQ Student Accommodation: iQ Student Accommodation is one of the UK's largest PBSA providers, operating across ~30 cities including several where Mansion Student is present (Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds). It offers similar studio and shared-ensuite products at comparable price points, making it a direct large-scale competitor.
• Unite Students: Unite Students is the largest UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) operator with properties across 25+ UK university cities. Listed on the LSE with a multi-billion-pound portfolio, it directly competes with Mansion Student in university-proximate city markets but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mansionstudent
• Facebookfacebook.com/MansionStudent
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mansion-student
• Instagraminstagram.com/mansionstudent

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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