Parish Church North Leam: Here’s what the part of Leamington you live in says about you

Your Leamington postcode is not just a bunch of numbers and letters, it’s a way of life. Where you live says a lot about who you are as a Warwick student, whether it’s the effortlessly cool vibes of Parish Church, the bougie pres-hosting hubs of North Leam, or the “character-building” streets beyond the canal. Here’s a rundown of what your choice says about you.

Parish Church – The effortlessly cool social butterfly

You’ve figured out the secret to the perfect student lifestyle if you live close to Parish Church. You are the epitome of effortless coolness – you’re close enough to town to feel central but still far enough to maintain a low-key edge. Your life is a revolving door of casual plans, whether it’s a quick coffee on the parade, a cheeky Vialli’s after a night out, or that accidental run in with half of your seminar group at the bus stop.

Speaking of the bus, you won’t ever have to jostle for a seat if you live here. On your commute, you can actually get a seat, pop in your headphones, look out the window, and feel like the main character.

North Leam – The posh pres host

North Leam is for the elite. Your house is most likely larger and nicer than the one you grew up in, and you’ve either got money or at least mastered the art of looking like you do. You’re famous for throwing the parties that everyone must go to and your house is big and close enough for pres for Moo and Smack so weekly pres is just a part of your routine now.

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However, the bus is your one weakness. Getting a seat for your 9am? Just give up. North Leamers regret not leaving sooner but have accepted the fact that they must stand together packed like sardines, clinging to the handrails for dear life.

Past the canal – The dodgy adventurer

Living beyond the canal is a brave decision, one that may be motivated by curiosity, necessity or both. Every walk home at night is, “memorable”, and every trek to Smack or Kelsey’s feels like an adventure. Your home is undoubtedly quirky and you have a collection of unsavoury tales about your neighbourhood that you are unable to share with your parents. Walking home in the dark and looking over your shoulder every five seconds, after all, develops character. Additionally, rent is less expensive, and you can use the money you save to defend taking a taxi back from pres at your friend’s mansion in North Leam.

Near Aldi – The Whitnash wanderer

You’re not “technically” in Whitnash if you live close to Aldi, but let’s face it, you might as well be. You live so far from campus that it’s essentially a long-distance relationship. Not to mention the journey home after a night out. You’re either getting ready for a trek back home or calling yourself an Uber as you see your mates just walk 10 minutes to get back to their house.

Aldi is one of the benefits of living here though. You’re living off of 79p pasta while your friends are squandering their student loans on Tesco’s meal deals. You may not have the same social life as your peers, but you’re still saving a tonne of money. Additionally, you can smugly sit back, sip your cheap Aldi wine, and remind yourself that sometimes being “basically in Whitnash” is okay when people complain about their high rent and expensive grocery bills.