Scotland student housing:52 sites, 13,022 beds operating.

As of 20 October 2026, Real Assets tracks 52 student housing sites in Scotland, 13% of the 398 tracked in the United Kingdom. Beds: 13,022 beds operating (reported for 42 of 52 sites). Most sites: Unite Students (11), Student Roost (10), iQ Student Accommodation (8).

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52sites tracked in Scotland

13%of United Kingdom sites tracked

11named operators

13,022 bedsbeds operating

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How many student housing sites are in Scotland?

52 as of 20 October 2026, 13% of the 398 tracked in the United Kingdom. This is what we have recorded, not a full census.

Who has the most student housing sites in Scotland?

By sites tracked: Unite Students (11), Student Roost (10), iQ Student Accommodation (8).

How many beds is there in Scotland?

Beds: 13,022 beds operating (reported for 42 of 52 sites).

How does Scotland compare with other regions?

Scotland ranks number 3 of the 15 largest regions by sites tracked. The largest is Greater London with 73.

Where does the data come from?

Figures link to the page that published them. Publishers behind this market's data include Unite Students, iQ Student Accommodation, UniAcco, Student Roost, Accommodation for Students.

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