JB is a really nice accomodation, the rooms and bathrooms are lovely and modern. The kitchens are nice if you manage to keep on top of cleaning. It’s a really social accom and Headingley is a sound area even if a bit of a walk to uni. I’ll miss it.
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JB is a really nice accomodation, the rooms and bathrooms are lovely and modern. The kitchens are nice if you manage to keep on top of cleaning. It’s a really social accom and Headingley is a sound area even if a bit of a walk to uni. I’ll miss it.
James Baillie Park Information
| Telephone | +44 300 303 8642 |
| Postcode | LS6 2ER |
| Price from | £139.00 per week for 23/24 (subject to availability) |
| Features | 25-minute walk from Leeds University campus. Common room, study room & car parking. |
| Top tip | James Baillie Park is exclusively for University of Leeds students and offers stylish accommodation, minutes from all the action. Visit the website to find out more! |
James Baillie Park Biography
James Baillie Park is situated on North Hill Road just off Headingley Lane and is a twenty-minute bus ride from Leeds city centre, which provides comfortable student accommodation equipped with all the bells and whistles. If you are looking to get out and about, you can take a fifteen-minute stroll to Otley Road, where you have numerous shops, bars, restaurants and pubs to explore. You can reach Leeds University within a twenty-five-minute walk.
The common room is in the reception block and is furnished with cosy seating, a TV and a free pool table, making it a great place to hang out with friends. There is a small study space in the common room and car parking on-site.
James Baillie Park is exclusively for students studying at the University of Leeds and offers a range of modern en-suite and studio rooms spread across five blocks. Should you choose to stay in an en-suite or non-en-suite room in a shared flat, you will benefit from a more social environment. Alternatively, you can opt to stay in a studio room, if you prefer to have more privacy.
To book your room today, visit the website now!
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It's a nice place to stay, serene and yet lively. The students here are nice so socialisation isn't a problem and the maintenance team is very efficient. There's quick response. And the Internet is very fast.
James Baillie Park has been so welcoming, and heartwarming and most of all gave me the best social experience.
Hi! Thanks so much for your review - we're so happy to hear you've loved your stay at James Baillie Park! JBP has such an amazing social aspect :) Becky
Need an actual shower head, accurate email updates
Hi! Thanks so much for leaving us a review - your feedback is really important to us. We'd be happy to discuss these issues with you at reception and help get things sorted for you :) Becky
I have enjoyed my time here at James Baillie. However there are a few issues which I felt if resolved this accommodation would be even better. Firstly the en-suites are not very good, given the fact we do not even have the basic necessity of a shower head. My shower has leaked on multiple occasions and maintenance have taken their time to sort it. Given the price we pay for this accommodation I feel a shower head is essential. The location is slightly inconvenient however this is something I was expecting as I did my research. The heating turns off after 15 minutes of turning it on, which has been an inconvenience these past few cold months.
Thank you for leaving us a review - we love hearing your feedback so we can improve the services we provide for our residents! I'm really glad to hear that you're enjoying your stay with us, and I'm sorry to hear about the maintenance issues you've been having. If you come down to reception, a member of our team will be happy to discuss this with you to get things sorted :) Becky
Sociable accommodation with modern bedrooms and kitchens. Ensuit Bathrooms aren’t as they are advertised online. They are dull and yellowish in colour not bright white like seen online. Lack of Shower heads although we have been told in September we would get them, and still have not. My toilet has been leaking for 4 months and maintenance have not fixed it. They have visited and said plumbing will happen but it has not yet. We have had 3 maintenance issues at the same time in our flat and maintenance has not come. The only way I got them to come last time was seeing a man at around midnight and begging maintenance to have a look at the toilet for me. the heating is awful. It turns off after 2 mins and does not keep the kitchens or bedrooms warm which in winter is very unpleasant. The bathrooms are therefore freezing.
Thank you for leaving us a review! We really appreciate hearing feedback so we can improve our services for you. I'm really sorry to hear about the maintenance issues you've been experiencing during your stay. If you come down to reception, our team would love to discuss this with you to get things fixed. We're here for whatever you need! Becky
Very social during freshers and then dies down a bit. every ones up for a night out
Thanks for your review! James Baillie Park has such a great social scene, and we're thrilled to hear you've enjoyed your stay with us. Our reception team are here for anything you may need :) Becky
Amazing accommodation with great social opportunities
Thank you for your review! Being in Headingley, James Baillie Park has such a great social scene for students - we're so glad to hear you love the area as much as we do :) Becky
Pretty great accommodation overall
Thanks for your review! We're so happy to hear you're enjoying your stay with us :) Becky
Once upon a time I went to james baillie and had a wild time 😁🫶💫
Thanks for your review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us :) Becky
It’s very social able with very sociable people however it’s a very long walk to uni which is a lot of effort in the morninging so you have to wake up early to get to uni.
Thanks for your review! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying your stay with us - this is such a social site and we love providing a space for our residents to enjoy Headingley's social scene. If you ever need help or advice about planning a route into uni, please don't hesitate to come chat to our reception team - there are plenty of regular buses which can drop you right on the uni campus :) Becky
Fun experience with lots of lovely people
Thanks for your review! James Baillie Park is such a great site for meeting people and enjoying the social side of university - we're so glad to hear you're enjoying your stay :) Becky
Events through the year provided good social opportunities too
Thanks for your review! We're so happy to hear you've enjoyed your stay with us - we love planning events for our students and are here for you 24/7 if you need anything :) Becky
JB is a really nice accomodation, the rooms and bathrooms are lovely and modern. The kitchens are nice if you manage to keep on top of cleaning. It’s a really social accom and Headingley is a sound area even if a bit of a walk to uni. I’ll miss it.
Thanks for leaving us such a lovely review. I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying your stay with us - we love the Headingley area, and know our students love being so close to the social scene there! Our reception team are always around if you need anything :) Becky
James Baille Park is a little far away from the university which can be off-putting however if you enjoy walking it is a good place to live and it is an easy route to commute to the university,
Thanks so much for leaving us a review! We love our location in Headingley, so close to the student scene there - however, we understand wanting to be nearer university. If you ever need help planning a route to university, our reception team are happy to help - the walk is around 30 mins or there are plenty of regular buses which take you right to the uni campus :) Becky
A vibrant social atmosphere enhanced by the myriad of events that the staff organise on site
Thanks for leaving us a review! We love putting on events for all our residents, and have so much fun planning things for you to get involved with. I'm thrilled to hear you're enjoying your stay with us :) Becky
Jb is top quality vibes. Bit of a walk to uni but defo doable - like 25mins. Lots of fun people and always something going on. Really happy that i picked it n wouldn’t change it for the world.
Thanks so much for this review! I'm so happy to hear you love James Baillie Park as much as we do - we think it's a really great accommodation to meet people and make new friends at uni, and being in Headingley it's got a great social scene :) Becky
It’s really good socially and the rooms are great but the maintenance is really awful i’ve been waiting since the start of term 1 for my leaky sink to be fixed, and for a shower head to be installed. Honestly unacceptable considering how much we’re paying a month
Thanks for leaving us a review - we always want to provide the best experience for our residents and really appreciate the feedback you give us. I'm sorry to hear about your maintenance issues which haven't been fixed - if you can come down to reception to chat to a member of staff, we can help you with getting this issue sorted. Please don't hesitate to come to us for help! Becky
It is a great accommodation with great facilities. Everyone and the staff is lovely and provide information easily.
Thank you so much for this review! It's a pleasure help our students out with any info they may need - you all make our day :) Becky
James baillie Park is a great place to stay if you are a social person, there are social events as well as a games room where you can meet people. The walk to uni is through the lovely Hyde park and the headingly area is lovely
Thank you for leaving a review! I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying your stay at James Baillie Park - it really is great for the social student scene, and we love the location so close to Headingley! :) Becky
It’s good for the social but a little bit out from the uni. Close to headingley though.
Thank you so much for leaving a review! We love being close to Headingley, with so many things to do for students and a great social scene! If you need help planning a route in to uni, please don't hesitate to speak to our reception team - the walk is around 30 mins, or there are plenty of really regular buses you can take :) Becky
James Ballie has been a great accommodation, however for the price that you pay it would be expected that the internet would be faster and that maybe there could be a semesterly clean of the kitchen. It would also be nice to have a small tV situated in kitchen to add to the socialness of James Ballie.
Thank you so much for leaving a review! We're happy to hear you've enjoyed your stay at James Baillie Park. We love to take any feedback you have for us on board - in fact, the wifi in all student rooms is currently being upgraded to help you stay connected better :) If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to come to reception and ask our team. Becky
love it loads, great social life, nice staff, would recommend to people coming next year for sure
Thank you for your review! We're so happy you love James Baillie Park as much as we love having you :) JBP is a great location for any freshers looking to get social at uni! Becky
The social life couldn’t be better and it’s a great place to meet nice people. It’s a significant distance from the university but it means you have the nice countryside atmosphere and are closer to cheaper shops like aldi.
Thanks for reviewing! We love our site (especially with all our JBP squirrels) and we're so happy to hear you've loved the location as much as we do. It's very scenic! Becky :)
Lovely staff with reception open around the clock, have loved living here!!
Thank you so much for your review! We're proud to be open 24/7 to be here for our residents, and we're so happy to hear that you've enjoyed your stay with us :) Becky
Location satisfactory, can walk to university but 30 minutes. Rooms nice, modern, kitchens spacious however some bigger and more amenities than others. En suites nice but basic.
Thanks so much for leaving this review! James Baillie Park has a range of different room types, all of which are priced accordingly. We love all of our room types here at JBP, and we're so happy you're enjoying your stay with us and your spacious kitchen! If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to come to reception :) Becky
James Baillee Park is a great place to live. Very social environment and very helpful staff.
Thanks for the review! We're so happy to hear you're enjoying your stay at James Baillie Park and we love looking after our residents! :) Becky
James Baille park has been a very good experience so far and I have been very satisfied with the experience
Thanks so much for this review - we're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your stay with us :) Becky
Its located in a serene environment. Its cost effective as well. Complete privacy
Thanks for this review - we're really happy you're enjoying your time at James Baillie Park :) Becky
Very good social accommodation, so very useful for freshers. Rooms are really good sizes and has a nice walk into the uni
Thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear you're enjoying your stay with us and your time at university :) Becky
Modern rooms and kitchen. Really nice area and close to headingley. However a big lack of amenities like a gym or other rooms. Common room is not as good as other accoms. But a very social accommodation
Wish the laundry room wasn’t so far away and Block A had a elevator
My experience has been very pleasant, the staff here are lovely and maintenance issues get resolved very quickly. The only problems I have had is with the students. The main door to my flat was kicked in one day when I came back, aswell as the outer layer of the kitchen window being smashed. This is not a reflection of Unite, or the staff here at JB however, be careful for the other students. It's in a good location and has good social aspects, you will find friends easily just be careful as some people think they're too good to talk to others outside of their group. Can be cliquey but that again is not a reflection of the accomplishments but the people. Didn't find it too be too noisy apart from my flat mate blasting techno when he gets a shower.
Wifi not great and but far out from city centre but good overall
Very nice, very fun. Super cool- best area ever ! Love the reception team always giving out free fruit! Lot's of edgy londoners and dj decks. Luscious nature walks closeby can go and visit the goat for a 12/10 experience. Biggest benefit not having to walk through a reception desk on the way in makes it a lot more homely and a lot less like prison than other accomodations. Defintely apply and cross your fingers for the refurbished luxury double beds.
Great accommodation, friendly staff and nice flats!
Although it’s one of the best accomedations for social experience, you will get SICK of the half an hour walk to uni every single day, especially when it’s raining. You will have to wake up half an hour earlier than everyone else on ur course, which will start to get so annoying, especially after night outs as you will be exhausted and not able to do any work. The walls are quite thin too so can hear everything going on. Would reccomend you just choose a accomedatuon on campus.
I chose James bailie last year as I wanted to enjoy uni and have a good time socially, however this was not a good accomedation. The showers are disgusting when you move in and everyone who I know says there is mould in the showers. The walls are so thin you hear every single thing going on in other peoples rooms as well as other floors even. Never get any time to sleep as (although I like to party) people have music on all night every night, and everyone says you can’t do any work in the accomedation halls, so have to go to the library, which is a half an hour walk away and is not a nice walk especially when it’s dark or raining. If any one says the walk to uni is “cute”, trust me it’s not. Would 100% reccomend to choose an accomedation on uni campus. All together would give these halls a 3/10.
If you think it's a cute walk to the uni whilst staying here you are sadly mistaken, be prepared to leave half an hour before lectures if you don't want to awkwardly sit at the front. Also, walking back to JBP past Hyde Park late at night? Good luck! The rooms are either depressingly small (some of my flatmates' bathroom doors hit their room door and their bed lol) or grossly outdated with only semi working electricals. Maybe if you're looking for a party life this place is great but I would hardly call it the most socialable halls. Screw all the other reviews, this place is overpriced for what they give you and how socialable your flatmates are is completely pot luck so save some coin and get actual nice rooms at Henry Price
If you want to do first year at Leeds properly, JBP is the place to be. Most happening halls, really sociable and lively, and far enough from the uni that you can escape all the stress.
James Baillie park is hands down the best plae on earth no questions asked. I have met all of my best mates here and we have honestly had the best time. JB is so chilled and has the sickest parties so defo come here if ur cool
Come to this halls if you want a relaxed experience with no stupid rules and annoying wardens! Great social life, 25 min walk from uni, lovely spacious kitchens. Always noisy but that never bothered me.
Such a good social atmosphere. So much fun. Parties n play all day. I don't know how but every person at this accommodation bloody good looking. By far the best uni accommodation.
At JBP you get one shelf in the fridge, 2 shelves in total for other food/pans, half a drawer of freezer space(!), a bin in your room, really big desk, full body-length mirror in the wardrobe, & a desk lamp etc. Washing & drying laundry costs £4.50 in total per wash. I love the leafy location & have a nice view of Meanwood from my window, but the walk to uni takes 30 mins as my building is on the other side of uni (conference auditorium). The shower is small but can go as hot as you'd like (even though you suffocate after about 15 mins) and the water pressure is brilliant. Cons: The ventilation is awful & I had a really bad mould situation with it growing all over the windowsill and on my curtains, even after keeping the window open and cleaning it, so Maintenance replaced the curtains and I got a dehumidifier which does help (again I'm lucky with this as I know a lot of people who haven't had any help with it). I don't mind JBP but would probably choose differently if doing it again.
Accommodation was okay for the price however would have liked an elevator for my building and more washing machines
Probably the best off-campus accommodation in my opinion. Had a great time here.
JAMES BAILLIE PARK IS THE BEST HALLS DO NOT CHOOSE ANYWHERE ELSE. FULL OF CHILL PEOPLE, RIGHT NEXT TO HEADINGLEY( pubs food shops) WHERE ALL THE OTHER ON CAMPUS DON'T EVEN KNOW EXISTS OR EVER VENTURE TOO. ALSO LIVELY N NOONE EVER GETS TOLD OFF :) xx
Due to the fact I am in a basement flat I feel as though I am not offered a good value for what I am paying however James baillie is a nice halls in a great location and is very social.
overpriced for distance away from uni and distance away from a supermarket
Love it, wouldn't have chosen anything else
The colour scheme is a little awry, and the rooms a little small, but its mostly pretty cozy. JB has a reputation for being really social, but I didn't really see any of that this year, there does always seem to be flat parties though. Everything provided is pretty basic student accom stuff, and there is a bit of a lack of cupboard space. The cleaner comes once every two weeks, but they don't take the bins out and your kitchen has to be fairly okay if they're gonna clean it, and they won't clean your room. The ensuite is very basic and the shower is quite small, but the water pressure is amazing. Kitchen and bedroom size vary pretty greatly from what I've seen. Nobody really uses the common room, but it is there I guess. There are nicer halls to be honest, I would prefer Leodis for interior decoration. The location is pretty nice though, can be a bit far to walk on some days but its pretty safe, I would say.
Best place on earth. JBP for life.
Extremely fun place to live so far.
Bit further from campus but very sociable
Was really good value for money, in the best location in leeds only 20 minutes walk from the university, great common room with plenty to do in, staff were all friendly and helpful.
Black mould in shower, unable to get clean myself. Cold rooms, I had to buy a heater. Very nice people in the site office and happy to help with lots of problems. A little too relaxed about some rules ie. smoking inside. Not given any opportunities to meet new people in the accommodation. The common room is very small and cold.
It was okay. The site is pretty, but I would have preferred somewhere closer. The road going up to the site is long, a bit wobbly, and very dark at night! There isn't enough fridge/freezer space. Not all blocks have lifts, which isn't good if you're on the top floor! Residence staff were very helpful (especially Roger!) and communal areas were always really clean.
Lots of drugs and poor security. Also you can't get into other blocks which sucks. Plus, the showers are tiny.
I came to leeds a girl, I will leave a nitty woman
25 minute walk to uni, small rooms, below average bathrooms and kitchens. Never any hot water.
Only downfall is that it's about a 20 minute walk from uni, really social and plenty of space compared to many other accomodations. No one uses our common room however, it's not too great!
Do not understand why I am paying £5000+ for this halls! no tv included and the social area e.g kitchen has no real sofas so flat couldn't fit together in comfort. Cleaner should clean hallway as well as kitchen. Location is okay but the road is on a hill! Make sure you're fit. Laundry cost is shocking; constantly having to save up to do a wash. Definitely have room for double beds in the room but obviously Unite decides to be cheap. Heating in room was disappointing in first semester; had to buy an oil heater for extra warmth.
Friendly and helpful staff, great location between the city centre, university and headingley. 100% recommend Jame Baillie Park