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Leek Road Houses

Staffordshire University, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2XQ

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Introduction

  • There are 32 houses in total for the Leek Road Houses. The house surveyed was number 9. Each house accommodates 3-6 residents, is self-catered and is for students only. Houses 2 and 3 are combined into a larger house that is able to accommodate up to 12 people.
  • Related link Staffordshire University - Leek Road Houses Accommodation.
  • Http://www.staffs.ac.uk/support_depts/accommodation/stoke/leekroadhouses/

Getting Here

Useful Information

Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 3)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the centre of the campus on the Leek Road side.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Stanley Matthews Sports Centre and the Brindley Building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 550cm (15ft 9in x 18ft 1in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the Stanley Matthews Sports Centre.
    • The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the Stanley Matthews Sports Centre main entrance.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • The house surveyed is House 9. Other houses have single medium steps, deep steps or a steep slope leading to the entrance.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • The stairs are located straight ahead as you enter.
    • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
    • There are 10 steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • There is not a landing.

Standard Shower

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the left at the top of the stairs.
  • There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • The shower was in use at the time of survey therefore there are no photographs of the standard shower.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
    • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left at the top of the stairs.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 2m from the top of the stairs.
    • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
    • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
  • Comments View
    • The toilet was in use at the time of survey and so no there are no photographs of the standard toilet.