Daisy Bank iQ is an affordable student accommodation run by iQ Student Accommodation, located at 67 Daisy Bank Road, Manchester M14 5QD, in a quiet residential setting with easy transport links to the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the University of Salford. Rooms start from around £121.96 per week, among the more budget-friendly purpose-built options in the city, with en-suite rooms and apartments set around a shared garden with a barbecue area. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture, and who Daisy Bank suits.
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Daisy Bank iQ
| Item | Details |
| Address | 67 Daisy Bank Road, Manchester M14 5QD |
| Operator | iQ Student Accommodation |
| Room types | Silver En Suite, Silver En Suite Plus, Bronze Apartment, two-bed apartments |
| Guide price | From around £121.96 per week |
| Walk to University of Manchester | About 15 minutes |
| Bus to Manchester Piccadilly / Oxford Road | About 20 minutes |
| Bus to Manchester Metropolitan University | About 20 minutes |
| Near | University of Salford, Royal Northern College of Music, UCFB Etihad Campus |
The rooms and prices
Daisy Bank iQ offers a range of room types, including Silver En Suite and Silver En Suite Plus rooms, Bronze Apartments, and two-bedroom apartments suitable for sharing, giving students flexibility across budgets. Each flat has a shared kitchen and lounge area for flatmates to socialize, and rooms come with storage, a microwave, and kitchen appliances for a comfortable, practical setup. Guide prices start from around £121.96 per week, making it one of the more affordable purpose-built options near Manchester’s universities. Prices vary by room tier and the letting season, so confirm current rates at booking.
Location and getting around
Daisy Bank iQ sits in a quiet, residential part of Manchester, within around a 15-minute walk of the University of Manchester’s Fallowfield area and about a 20-minute bus ride from Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations. It is also convenient for the University of Salford and nearby the Royal Northern College of Music and the UCFB Etihad Campus for students in sport-related courses. My tip: Daisy Bank’s quieter residential setting suits students who want a calmer base a short bus or walk from the main university areas, rather than being right in the busiest part of the city.
Amenities
- Shared kitchen and lounge in every flat
- Garden area with a barbecue, a genuinely nice social touch
- Bike storage
- Tea and coffee available for residents
- Newly refurbished rooms (Silver En Suite and Silver En Suite Plus)
- Quiet, residential location
The honest picture
Daisy Bank iQ’s strengths are its genuinely affordable pricing (from around £121.96 a week, competitive for Manchester purpose-built accommodation), its quiet residential setting, and thoughtful touches like the garden and barbecue area. The honest counterpoints: it is further from the University of Manchester’s main campus than some central options, relying on a 15-minute walk or a 20-minute bus for Manchester Metropolitan, so factor in your daily commute, and the amenity set is more modest than premium city-center buildings; there is no gym or cinema room here, reflecting the lower price point. This is a straightforward, honest trade-off: lower cost for fewer extras. As always, confirm your specific room type and availability, since popular room types can sell out for the year.
Who Daisy Bank iQ suits
Strong fit: budget-conscious students who want a genuinely affordable purpose-built option, those who prefer a quiet, residential setting over a busy central location, and students who want a shared kitchen and garden social scene rather than a big amenity-heavy building.
Weaker fit: students who want to walk to campus in under 10 minutes; those who want a gym, cinema, or other premium on-site amenities.
For other Manchester options, browse student accommodation in Manchester and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
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Where is Daisy Bank iQ in Manchester?
Daisy Bank iQ is at 67 Daisy Bank Road, Manchester M14 5QD, in a quiet residential area about a 15-minute walk from the University of Manchester and a 20-minute bus ride from Manchester Metropolitan University.
How much is Daisy Bank iQ Manchester?
Guide prices start from around £121.96 per week, among the more affordable purpose-built options near Manchester’s universities. Prices vary by room tier and season, so confirm current rates at booking.
What room types does Daisy Bank iQ offer?
Silver en suite and Silver en suite plus rooms, bronze apartments, and two-bedroom apartments suitable for sharing, each with a shared kitchen and lounge, storage, a microwave, and kitchen appliances.
What amenities does Daisy Bank iQ have?
A shared kitchen and lounge in every flat, a garden area with a barbecue, bike storage, and complimentary tea and coffee for residents. It does not have a gym or cinema room, reflecting its lower price point.
How far is Daisy Bank iQ from the University of Manchester?
About a 15-minute walk. It is also around a 20-minute bus from Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Piccadilly, and Oxford Road stations and convenient for the University of Salford.
Is Daisy Bank iQ good for students?
Yes, especially for budget-conscious students who want a genuinely affordable, quiet residential base with a garden and shared kitchen social scene rather than a busy central building with premium amenities.