What are the benefits of living at Scape?

Why Living at Scape Just Makes Sense: A Comprehensive Guide to Student Accommodation

Picture this – you are in your final year of school and student life is on the horizon! You’ve selected your university and now it is time to book your uni accommodation. There are so many accommodation options available to students in the UK – it can be overwhelming! Enter Scape! We have put together a helpful guide that highlights the best bits of Scape to help you find the best accommodation that aligns with your academic and lifestyle requirements.

So who are Scape?

Scape is a private student accommodation provider. We operate independently from the universities in your city and have students from multiple universities living with us within one building. We have buildings located across London, Guildford and are launching our newest building in Leeds in 2024. We have over 14,000 students living with us and have been working within student accommodation since 2013 – over the years have built an amazing reputation that we are very proud of! Just take a look at our google reviews.

So let’s get into it – what makes Scape the best…                 

1. The Scape advantage

Scape isn't just another player in the student accommodation market; we are a trendsetter and leader. We have a commitment to providing students with more than just a room, we take pride in creating a fun and supportive living experience. The heart of our business is people! Our residents and our staff. We are very proud of the strong and supportive team of staff that we have working 24/7 in our buildings. We have mental health first aiders, maintenance teams, cleaners, receptionists – a whole team of people on hand to help out, be it for signing for parcels, fixing a broken lightbulb, or for a bit of emotional support. We are on hand! It is super easy at Scape to reach out to our staff for help – we have a resident app that you can download (IOS & Google store). On the app, our residents can get notifications about events, log any maintenance requests, and book study rooms, amongst many other things! All you need to do is have a look at some of our Google reviews to see how frequently Scape staff are named and championed for their amazing support and service to our residents. So thank you to our staff in our buildings – keep being amazing!

2. The comfy practicality of Student Rooms

We own, design, and build each of our properties – meaning every detail is considered. Ensuring our rooms have enough plug sockets in the right places, have plenty of natural daylight, good desk space and plenty of communal areas to socialise and mix with neighbours is a given at Scape. We have a range of room sizes and styles to select from. You can share a twin room in our Scape Bloomsbury and Scape Mile End locations. Or opt for an en suite room (en suites come with a double bed and private bathroom) which shares a communal kitchen with 3-6 other people, we have en suites in most of our locations. In the majority of locations we have studio flats, these offer in-room cooking facilities and en suite bathrooms, so you don’t have to worry about working out the communal area cleaning rotas! We also have a small handful of one and two bedroom apartments that offer the most space and have separate bedrooms and living areas, these tend to be snapped up quickly so do get in touch if you want to book one of these!  Regardless of which location and room you settle on, each of our rooms are equipped with modern amenities and furnishings, ensuring that you have a comfortable and conducive space to study, relax, unwind, and call home for your time at university.

3. Uni accommodation in the best location

One of the key factors that sets us apart from other accommodation offerings, is our strategic locations in cities near major universities. Living at Scape means enjoying the convenience of being close to campus, saving valuable time and money on daily commutes.

• Scape Leeds – Is a 5-minute walk to Leeds Beckett, 5-minute walk to Leeds Arts University and 8-minutes to the University of Leeds.

• Scape Shoreditch – Just a 5-minute walk to Old Street tube station, is within walking distance to City University, Bayes Business School and the University of Law. And is a 20-minute journey to UAL and UCL campuses.

• Scape Wembley – Is a 6-minute walk to the station which is served by the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. Short travel time to Regent’s College London, University of Westminster, Middlesex Uni or UCL

• Scape Canada Water – Get quick access via the Jubilee line to the city and is a short travel time to Kings College, Goldsmith’s, Southbank Uni, and UCL School of Management.

• Scape Bloomsbury – Speedy journeys from Russell square 2-minutes from the building. walking distance to UCL, Kings College and LSE.

• Scape Kings Cross – The transport hub! With super easy connections to Central St Martins, UCL, SOAS and Birkbeck University.

• Scape Mile End – from bed to lectures at Queen Marys in minutes – we are located on campus here for a super speedy morning.

• Scape Guildford – Within walking distance of Surrey University, Academy of Contemporary Music & Guildford School of Acting and just 40-minutes out of London.

The proximity to universities in our cities offers our students an engaging student life, allowing you to fully immerse yourselves in your studies and university activities.

4. Practical student life solutions – all handy things

The importance of practical amenities at home cannot be overstated. We are here on hand to make life as simple as possible for you. Some small examples of how we do this…

• In all our buildings we have large laundry rooms which are operated by Circuit Laundry which offers hassle-free laundry facilities

• We take your parcels and deliveries for you, which you are able to collect at your convenience, 24/7

• We have out on-site gyms, open 24/7

• Log your maintenance requests on the resident app for speedy repairs and assistance

• Join your neighbours for the best events and parties

• Benefit from our partnership programme and amazing local discounts

• Bookable cinema, study spaces, games area, communal kitchen and lounge

• Vending machines with essential study snacks!

  Plus, there are many more benefits that you will discover throughout your time with us!

5. Building life-long connections and friendships

While having a comfortable, modern, and well-equipped room is essential, student life is also about connections and friendships – many of which will last a lifetime. Our buildings have a strong, vibrant and inclusive community vibe. Our events manager hosts weekly events in each of our buildings – from big Christmas and summer parties, to stand-up comedy nights, networking opportunities, skill-building workshops, cultural events, pottery painting classes, football coaching sessions, puppy yoga and more. You name it, you ask for it – we host it! But don’t fear – if you are more of an introvert the choice is yours to opt in or out of the events as you wish!

6. The communal areas

Whilst your room is perfectly set up for focused study and comfortable living, we understand that the student experience extends beyond your room. Enter the Scape communal areas. Step out of your room and find the following first-class facilities on your doorstep

• Communal shared kitchens

• Bookable cinema

• Bookable study rooms and spaces

• Ample desks and study space

• Games areas

• Printing facilities

• Outdoor areas (mini golf, basketball as well at Scape Canada Water)

• Fully stocked library

• Cosy resident lounges

  We like to ensure that students have access to many different social spaces to promote a well-rounded university experience that can be enjoyed by all.

7. Sustainability matters: a green approach to student living

The word on everyone’s lips …. Sustainability. Within Scape we have an ESG team who lead our strategy and help us take a proactive approach to minimize our environmental impact. We’re continuously looking ahead, identifying new ways to design our spaces and enhance the communities that call our buildings home. We might have already achieved some of our ESG goals but we’ve set ourselves some even greater ones for the future. Read our full report.

8. The Scape experience: testimonials from happy residents

What better way to understand the true essence of living at Scape than hearing from those who have experienced it first-hand? Take a look at some testimonials from Scape residents to provide insights into the real-life benefits of choosing Scape as their home away from home. ‘I have had a great experience at Scape Bloomsbury so far! All the staff is super friendly and helpful to attend to any issues I may experience. They always greet me with a smile whenever I’m passing by. The facilities within the building such as the gym and cinema room are also great to have and very accessible’ Scape Bloomsbury, Saranya, 2023   ‘I have enjoyed every day I have lived here. Every staff member has made my year so memorable and fun, it has been even better than I could have imagined. They're always here to help and it's always nice seeing a friendly face.’ Bliss, Canada Water, 2023  To list a few!

In the world of student accommodation, you’ll find a ton of options. At Scape, we like to think you get the best of everything by mixing comfort, convenience, and community. From well-designed rooms to a buzzing living experience. living at Scape truly makes sense for students looking to make the most out of their time at university. Next up in our blog series, find out what you need to bring to Scape.