The Coal Yard, York

The Coal Yard is a modern student accommodation York, exactly at 11 Mansfield St, York, in the popular Layerthorpe student hub. It is just 0.4 miles from York St John University and the York city centre. The property offers fully furnished studio rooms with private kitchens, plus amenities like a rooftop terrace with Minster views, cinema room, games lounge, coffee lounge, secure bike storage, and laundry facilities. Rent includes heating, water, gas, electricity, Wi Fi, and content insurance. With a 24/7 on-site team, CCTV, and secure fob access, The Coal Yard provides a safe, convenient, and social home for students in York.

Where is The Coal Yard accommodation located?
The Coal Yard is right at 11 Mansfield St, York YO31 7AJ, United Kingdom. This student accommodation UK is in the Layerthorpe area of York, right at the outskirts of York City Centre (0.4 miles/10 min walk). The Coal Yard sits at a 10 min walk from York St John University, offering a central, well-connected student lifestyle in York. It conveniently connects students to the entire city and beyond with transit options like Layerthorpe Asda (0.2 miles)- bus stop, Peasholme Green (0.2 miles/ 4 min walk)- bus stop and many more.

As The Coal Yard accommodation is in the Layerthorpe area, students can expect a highly energetic and practical neighbourhood with places like Layerthorpe Bridge plaque (0.1 miles), St Anthonys Garden (0.2 miles), The Black Swan (0.2 miles)- pub and many more. The area around The Coal Yard is considered very safe for students, as York consistently ranks as one of the safest university cities in the UK. Plus, York also holds a Purple Flag award, indicating a safe and well-managed night-time economy. Because Layerthorpe is a high-density student area near York St John University, you will rarely find yourself walking alone, which acts as a natural deterrent.

In addition to that, the location of this student accommodation Layerthorpe York also allows:

• Asda York Layerthorpe Supermarket 0.2 miles away. Groceries, household stuff, 24/7 hours. Major late-night win.
• Right on National Cycle Route 65. Cycling to campus or the station? Safe and easy. No car needed.
• Foss Islands Path = pedestrian friendly. Walks you right into the city centre with zero busy road crossing.
• Monkbar Pharmacy 0.3 miles. Walmgate Bar Post Office 0.5 miles. All your errands = sorted.

Why do students prefer The Coal Yard housing in York?
The Coal Yard places students right where they need to be in York (Layerthorpe- an unofficial student hub), close to the University of York (1.3 miles), and everything they need to access, including gym, student areas and whatnot. Another plus is that The Coal Yard York is packed with international student-friendly policies (No Visa No Pay, No Place No Pay) & it comes through one price & everything inside (gas, heating, Wi-Fi, content insurance).

And it gets even better, as The Coal Yard housing is built for modern living with amenities like bike storage, on-site cinema, rooftop terrace, & list is endless. Plus, this accommodation makes sure students’ lives are safe, secure, and well-managed with features like CCTV, 24/7 on-site team, etc. So, The Coal Yard accommodation is a total vibe for students in York because:

• Live your way: Studio rooms for main character energy. Plus, study zones and communal areas for shared energy.
• The chill scene: Terrace views of the Minster. Pool tables, coffee lounge, and a whole cinema room. Zero boring evenings.
• Walk to everything: Uni, colleges, outdoor spots, transit, all in 10-15 mins.

Which universities and colleges are close to The Coal Yard York?
University of York (1.3 miles), University of York, Campus East (2.5 miles), and York St John University (0.4 miles) are a few of the academic institutions close to The Coal Yard residence. This student accommodation is also close to many other student-centric places, like York Explore Library and Archive (0.7 miles/ 16 min walk), Tang Hall Explore Library (1.4 miles), King's Manor Library (0.8 miles/ 18 min walk), and many more.

In addition to that, this student accommodation York is close to many places best for part-time jobs (some extra money never hurts), like Coppergate Shopping Centre (as Customer Advisor or Sales Assistant roles), and others. The average cost of pursuing a graduation (undergraduate degree) in York depends heavily on whether you are a UK home student or an international student, and it costs approximately £20,000 to £35,000 per year. Here is the full list of universities and colleges close to The Coal Yard York:

Where do students hang out and chill near The Coal Yard residence?
The northern part of England, UK, is York, and The Coal Yard studio rooms are here, so you can imagine how good your student life will be here with surrounding places like York City Walls (0.3 miles/ 7 min walk), Foss Islands Nature Reserve (0.4 miles/ 9 min walk), Red Goat Kitchen (0.2 miles/ 5 min walk), Weston’s Cafe & Pizza Top & Shawarma (0.2 miles/ 4 min walk), Brigadier Gerard (0.4 miles/ 9 min walk), Brew York (0.6 miles/ 11 min walk), and many more. One more thing, this student accommodation York sits right next tothe River Foss, offering a great deal of nature. That’s not it, this PBSA in York also puts students close to many world-wide famous spots in the city, including:

• York Minster just 0.5 miles- One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe.
• Shambles just 0.4 miles- A world-famous medieval street with overhanging timber-framed buildings.
• JORVIK Viking Centre just 0.5 miles- featuring an interactive ride through a reconstructed Viking village complete with historical sounds and smells.
• The York Dungeon just 0.5 miles- featuring shows on the Plague, Vikings, and Guy Fawkes.

What transport options are available near The Coal Yard student accommodation?
Morrison's (0,3 miles/ 6 min walk), Peasholme Green (0.2 miles/ 5 min walk) & Foss Bank (0.5/ 5 min walk) are a few of the closest bus stops available near The Coal Yard accommodation York. All of this ensures a no-stress getting around in the city from this housing. That’s not it; the Layerthorpe allows students a bike lane, making travel more effortless and cost-effective. However, the weekly transport costs students around £16 – £28 in York. This can be reduced if they get a few travel passes like an16-25 or 26-30 Railcard, 18+ Student Oyster Photocard, or other commute passes.

The other transit options available near Pin Hill student accommodation are:

What does the rent at The Coal Yard cover?
This student accommodation Layerthorpe York covers your utilities bills in your rent only, which means a solid easy & calculation-free life. The rent covers electricity, heating, water, and Wi-Fi bills, so you never have to worry about surprise costs, split calculations with flatmates, or rising energy prices. You simply pay one fixed amount and focus on what truly matters, your studies, your social life, and making the most of your time in York. No spreadsheets, no stressful bill reminders, just stress-free student living from day one. Above all, this helps you manage your weekly cost of living in Canterbury, which goes around £254 – £392/week.

Rent Inclusion: Heating, Water, Gas, Electricity, Wi-Fi, Content insurance
Other Amenities: Lounge area, Game Room, Coffee Lounge
Safety and Security: On-site team, secure access, Secure Bike Storage, Well-being programs
Living options: Studio

Is The Coal Yard accommodation a right fit for me?
Yes, if you love convenience within the budget & you are a first-year student at York St John University The Coal Yard accommodation is a hit for you, as it offers international student-friendly policies, regular resident events, & private studio rooms. In addition to that,

• You go to York St John University: It's a 10 minute walk. No bus stress, no early morning panic.
• You want to be close to the action but not in it: City centre is 10 minutes away. Close enough for nights out, far enough to actually sleep.
• You're on a budget but refuse to compromise on location: Layerthorpe gives you city access without city centre prices.
• You love walking or cycling: National Cycle Route 65 and Foss Islands Path are right there. Car? Never heard of her.
• You do late night grocery runs: Asda is 0.2 miles away with 24 hour openings. Need snacks at 2am? Say less.
• You want safe, student-heavy vibes: York is Purple Flag certified, and Layerthorpe is packed with students. You'll never walk alone.