Study Inn, the privately owned operator, developer, and manager of student accommodation, has reported a 95% occupancy across its seven properties in six university cities — Leeds, Leicester, Exeter, Bristol, Nottingham, and Loughborough — for the 2025/26 academic year.
Matt Shakespeare, managing director of operations at Study Inn, said: “Achieving 95% occupancy across our portfolio reflects the strength of our model and our ability to meet the diverse needs of both international and domestic students nationwide.
“Our flexible, high-quality offering continues to attract residents seeking a premium life experience supported by service, comfort, and community at a price point that represents exceptional value for money.”
Recent data from UCAS and HEPI points to ongoing strength in the UK higher education market, with total UCAS applicants rising to 665,070 in the 2025 cycle — up 1.3% year-on-year — and UK 18-year-old applicants reaching a record 328,390, an increase of 2.2%. UCAS also projects that growth in the UK’s 18-year-old population will continue to drive additional applicants over the coming years, supporting robust future demand for student accommodation.
Study Inn says its success is underpinned by its vertically integrated business model, which provides full control over acquisition, design, development, and operations.
The company’s all-inclusive offering includes utilities, internet, kitchens, towels, bedding, housekeeping, shared lounges, social spaces, and landscaped outdoor areas.
Study Inn has achieved strong annual growth over all of its assets since inception of the brand. Current average achieved weekly rent is £226, and is forecasted to increase in 2026/27.
“These are exciting times for Study Inn,” added Shakespeare. “With our experience, adaptability, and continued investment in quality, we’re perfectly positioned to capitalise on the macro favourable market conditions whilst remaining very responsive to the micro market conditions in each city and deliver strong occupancy and sustained growth across our portfolios.”
