Life Inside St George’s Tower: What Makes Our Community Feel Like Home
Student living can look very different depending on where you decide to live, but at St George’s Tower, it’s simple: community, comfort, and a place that genuinely feels like home while you’re at university.
And it’s not just us saying that.
St George’s Tower was recently named (for the 2nd year in a row!) the number one student accommodation in Leicester. Voted for by students, that kind of recognition means a lot because it reflects what life here actually feels like for the students who call it home.
Our residents put it perfectly:
“The views are the best in the city and the location is perfect; it’s super close to the train station which is great for catching up with friends at other cities or visiting family. But also, it’s really close to both University of Leicester and DMU which means more time in bed!” (Sarah-Jane, SGT Resident)
For us, that says it all.
We’ve never thought of student accommodation as just somewhere to sleep between lectures. Yes, the rooms matter (and let’s not forget you’ve got some of the best views in Leicester). But what really shapes your experience is how you live here: the people you meet, the moments between deadlines, and the feeling you get when you walk back through the doors after a long day.
Spend just five minutes in the building and you’ll feel it straight away: friendly faces, relaxed energy, and a community that’s supportive without being in-your-face. Here’s what makes life at St George’s Tower different…
People over postcodes (although ours is pretty epic, just saying!)
Anyone can build a tall building, but not everyone can build a community.
Our team isn’t hidden away in offices or only visible when something goes wrong. They’re the people who’ll remember your name, check how your course is going, and sort your maintenance request before you’ve even have chance to chase it. They’re present, approachable, and genuinely here to make life feel easier while you’re studying.
It’s the small things, the quick chat on your way out for the day, the friendly face when you’re stressed about a deadline, the support that doesn’t feel transactional. That’s what makes the difference.
It’s also a huge part of why St George’s Tower was voted the number one student accommodation in Leicester. That came directly from you; the people who know exactly what living here is really like.
Independence, with support when you need it
Uni is about finding your rhythm, your confidence, and your independence, but it’s much easier when you don’t feel completely on your own.
We don’t hover, we don’t micromanage, but if you’ve lost your key, need help with something in your room, or you’re just trying to figure out how to get somewhere, we’re here. It’s the balance that matters: the freedom to live your own life, and the reassurance that you’re not doing it alone.
A community that lasts longer than the tenancy
We care about your experience now, but we also care about what you take with you when you leave.
The friendships made at university stay with you; the late-night conversations, the shared stress, the silly memories and the group chats that survive three years and three different cities.
That sense of connection is what the Student Crowd Student Voice award mean to us. It’s not based on glossy photos; it’s come from people who live here every day and know what we’re all about.
St George’s Tower has its own energy, its own personality, and its own heartbeat. But at the centre of it all is the same thing: people who care, spaces that feel lived-in and real, and a community built on more than convenience or location.
It’s not staged. It’s not overhyped.
It’s just student life; comfortable, connected, and genuinely yours.
