The Grange
On 17 October 2024 the University marked the completion of its new affordable and sustainable housing development for postgraduate students and staff at the Grange, on the outskirts of St Andrews.
Working in partnership with Kingdom Initiatives for the first time, the new ‘university village’ is a pioneering project offering much-needed affordable housing for postgraduate students and university staff, helping to reduce accommodation pressures in St Andrews.
The development provides a mix of 61 houses and cottage flats for rent, with several of the properties being identified as houses of multiple occupation. The University of St Andrews will sign occupancy agreements with customers, while Kingdom Initiatives, part of the Kingdom Group, will manage and maintain the homes.
Kingdom Group Chair Linda Leslie said: “We are thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking partnership with the University of St Andrews. This project is a brilliant example of how much can be achieved through close collaboration and it underlines our commitment to building innovative and sustainable communities. The University of St Andrews is an extremely prestigious organisation and I’m proud that Kingdom has been able to support the University’s goals of providing high-quality affordable homes to postgraduate students.”
All of the homes have been built to Building Control’s Silver Active standard of sustainability, are highly energy efficient and are fitted with solar panels. Hydrogen-ready boilers have been installed, an environmentally conscious choice that offers flexibility by accommodating both natural gas and pure hydrogen. This forward-thinking approach supports the transition to more sustainable energy sources, contributing to the reduction of the project’s carbon footprint.