Our Story

Unilife students

Our Unilife
Mission

The Unilife way is to exceed students expectations in every interaction. Our mission is to give students the best chance of academic and personal success by creating exceptional living environments that promote comfort, community, and growth. We achieve this by providing high quality, thoughtfully designed accommodation with premium amenities and attentive service, creating an environment that students are proud to call their home away from home.

Our five Unilife
Values

#01

Fans Not Customers

We turn service into wow moments.

#02

Home with Heart

We create a home away from home for students.

#03

Together We Thrive

We are at our best when we work as one.

#04

Always Better

We challenge ourselves to keep improving, every single day.

#05

Lift As You Climb

As we rise, we bring others with us.

Our People Who
Make Unilife Home

Richard

Richard

Chief Operating Officer

Ben

Ben

Operations Manager

Alex

Alex

Head of Sales & International Partnerships

Lewis

Lewis

Head of Marketing & Technology

Marius

Marius

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Chantelle

Chantelle

Sales Executive

Louisa

Louisa

Marketing Executive

Jasmin

Jasmin

House Supervisor

Juan Fran

Juan Fran

House Supervisor

Gabi

Gabi

House Supervisor

Tom

Tom

House Supervisor

Nikola

Nikola

Property Manager

Alberto

Alberto

Maintenance Operative

Dan

Dan

Maintenance Operative

Hear from our COO
Richard Powell

The Unilife Evolution

March 2012
September 2013
September 2020
September 2022
September 2023
September 2024

Unilife is born

For 13 years, Unilife has been a family run business redefining student living across the South of England.

Starting in Portsmouth, we set out to create more than just a place to stay, offering a premium living experience where students can thrive.

Today, we provide exceptional student homes in Southampton, Winchester, and Guildford, staying true to our core value: home with heart.

High Street

Our journey began in 2013 with the opening of High Street, our first boutique student accommodation in Southampton. Originally offering 53 studios, its prime location just seconds from local amenities made it a student favourite.

In 2023, High Street underwent a multi-million-pound extension, adding 47 brand-new studios and state-of-the-art communal spaces designed for the modern student lifestyle. With upgraded facilities, vibrant social areas, and premium amenities, High Street continues to set the gold standard for student living in Southampton.

Unilife High Street in Southampton

Sparkford House

Opened in September 2020, Sparkford House has set a new standard for student accommodation in Winchester, offering a boutique, community focused living experience. With 90 modern studios, modern communal areas and an unbeatable location just 10 seconds from the University of Winchester, it is the perfect place for students to call home.

Unilife Sparkford House in Winchester

Riverside House

Situated along the River Wey, Riverside House opened in September 2022 and transformed student accommodation in Guildford, setting a new benchmark for quality and comfort. Featuring 99 studios, state of the art communal spaces, and a prime  location on Walnut Tree Close, it offers the ultimate student living experience.

unilife riverside house in guildford

High Street Extension

Completed in 2023, the High Street extension has transformed student accommodation in Southampton, adding 47 brand-new studios and enhancing existing spaces to create a boutique style living experience with 100 luxury self contained studios in total. As part of a multi-million pound renovation, every studio has been refurbished and thoughtfully designed with spacious layouts, ample storage, and double beds, ensuring comfort and convenience for every student.

Unilife High Street in Southampton

Bargate House

Steeped in history and culture, the building dates back to the mid 20th century, originally serving as a Bank of England hall from 1938 to 1986. Its iconic façade preserves the character of the past, while inside, it has been transformed into Southampton’s premier student accommodation, opening in September 2024.

With 122 luxury studios, state of the art communal facilities, and an unbeatable city centre location, Bargate House has quickly become the top choice for students. Earning the #1 spot on StudentCrowd, as voted by students themselves!

How your new
home is made

We partner with Stelling Properties, one of the UK’s leading property developers and modular construction specialists, to create high quality, energy efficient student accommodation. Every bedroom at Unilife is expertly built offsite in their factory before being lifted into place on site.

We are also proud to involve our students in the process using a range of methods. Our students receive questionnaires, presentations and mood boards for our new projects. We also conduct focus groups and factory visits to ensure that our buildings are designed for the next generation of students.

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