Student Houses in Heavitree, Exeter (2027/28)

Heavitree is an established residential suburb east of the city centre with a local high street. This page helps you compare current student houses in Heavitree, exact listing prices, group sizes and recorded routes to Streatham or St Luke's before booking viewings.

Heavitree provides access to St Luke's Campus and includes homes with gardens and parking. Compare current rents in the Rent Index.

Pro tip: If you study at Streatham, compare the current D and H bus route with each listing before choosing where to live.

Properties on this page

1
Properties listed: 0
Available for 2027/28: £158
Recorded rent-only / person / week: £180
Recorded bills-included / person / week

Prices cover the listings shown, including let properties. Check each property’s status, year and price before enquiring.

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Who Heavitree Suits

May Suit

Students comparing property-specific routes to St Luke's Campus
Groups comparing the bedroom counts in current listings
Students comparing a residential location east of the city centre

Consider If

Your course is based at St Luke's
The current listing has the space and room sizes your group needs
You will verify parking on the individual listing and during the viewing

Not Ideal If

All your lectures are at Streatham and you have not checked the route
You require a short Streatham journey and have not checked the property-specific route
You require a particular housing style and have not checked the listing

Typical Housing in Heavitree

See current and recently let listing records

Typical features: Features vary by property; check the individual listing

Getting Around from Heavitree

Bus Routes: Check current services and stops from the property address
Late Night Options: Check current transport options from the property address
Taxis: Check current operators and pickup arrangements
Cycling: Check the route and cycle storage for the individual property

Parking in Heavitree

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Parking is property- and street-specific; check the listing, tenancy details and current restrictions

Bike storage: Check listing

Viewing Checklist for Heavitree

Universal Checks

☐Check for signs of damp or mould, especially in bathrooms and around windows
☐Test water pressure in shower and taps
☐Ask about heating system and typical bills
☐Check mobile signal strength throughout the house
☐Look at the condition of mattresses and furniture

Heavitree-Specific Checks

☐If the listing includes a garden, check its size, condition and maintenance responsibilities
☐Verify bus route accessibility if you need Streatham regularly
☐Ask whether this specific property includes off-street parking or a garage
☐Check proximity to Heavitree high street for shops and amenities

Red Flags to Watch For

Property feels isolated from public transport
Very long walk to nearest bus stop
Garden is significantly overgrown or neglected

Questions to Ask

Is there off-street parking or garage access?
Which bus routes are nearby for Streatham?
Is there a regular gardener or is maintenance our responsibility?

Rent is exclusive; an optional bills package is shown only where offered
No viewing fees or hidden charges
Exeter student lettings since 2007
In-house maintenance team for quick repairs

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Recently let in Heavitree (1)

Enquire for the next academic year

Currently let for 2026/27. Use these as a guide to typical rents in this area, and register for 2027/28 releases before listings open.

6 bed house - 20 Homefield Road Exeter

Heavitree | 6 bed | 1 bath

EPC C · 30min Streatham · 9min St Luke's

£180 pppw all-inclusive

Or £158 rent-only

Let for 2026/27All-inclusive option

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Similar properties nearby

2027/28 houses in Heavitree will be added as they are released. In the meantime these nearby student areas usually have live stock with similar walks to campus:

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Student Accommodation in Heavitree

Heavitree is a neighbourhood east of Exeter city centre with a mix of larger properties and local amenities along Fore Street Heavitree and Magdalen Road. Students considering St Luke's Campus can compare each listing's recorded journey, price and house size.

Living in Heavitree as a Student

Heavitree is a residential neighbourhood east of Exeter city centre. Compare each current listing's address, price, bedroom count and recorded campus journey to decide whether it suits your group.

Gillams records show the bedroom count and property type for each current listing above. Bedroom counts change by academic cycle; recently let examples are labelled separately and are not evidence of current availability.

Commute to Streatham and St Luke's

Streatham Campus

We do not currently hold enough recorded listing walk times to publish a Streatham Campus duration for Heavitree. Check the route from the individual property before deciding.

St Luke's Campus

We do not currently hold enough recorded listing walk times to publish a St Luke's Campus duration for Heavitree. Check the route from the individual property before deciding.

Shops, Food & Essentials

Fore Street Heavitree and Magdalen Road contain shops and services. Check the exact property location and current business information for the amenities your group needs.

Local Notes: Heavitree

Vibe & Noise

Residential neighbourhood east of Exeter city centre; compare the exact address before choosing.

Transport

Check current public-transport and cycling routes from the individual property address.

Walk Times

Use the recorded property-specific campus journey shown on each listing; no area-wide journey is assumed.

Essentials

Check the listing map and current local directories for the amenities your group needs.

Parking

Parking is property- and street-specific; confirm provision and restrictions before signing.

Student Tips

For a mixed-campus group, test the route to both teaching locations at the times you expect to travel.

Popular Roads in Heavitree

These are student streets in Heavitree represented in current Gillams listing records. Each road guide includes available evidence, pricing, and local amenities:

Homefield Road1

Compare its recorded campus access and current listings.

Looking for a specific street? Browse the full road directory for all Exeter student roads.

Budget and Bills in Heavitree

Recorded Heavitree prices vary by property, bedroom count and academic cycle. Use the current Rent Intelligence table and individual listings to compare the exact price, tenancy length and bills-package inclusions; no fixed value ranking against another area is assumed.

Tip: Rent is exclusive. Where a property offers an optional bills package, the listing shows its recorded price and inclusions separately.

Space, local amenities and bus-route logic

Heavitree can suit groups comparing larger houses, local amenities and a journey by public transport or bicycle to Streatham. Check current timetables and the exact route from each property. Students at St Luke's should likewise compare the recorded property-specific journey rather than assuming an area-wide travel time.

Common Pitfalls in Heavitree

Avoid these common mistakes when choosing Heavitree student accommodation:

Assuming an area-wide campus time instead of checking the route from the property
Not checking current public-transport times against your schedule
Assuming parking, garden or storage is included without checking the listing and tenancy details

FAQs About Heavitree Student Accommodation

Is Heavitree good value for students in Exeter?

Value depends on the current property, tenancy length, journey and inclusions. Compare the dated Rent Intelligence sample and individual listings rather than assuming Heavitree is always cheaper than another area.

How far is Heavitree from Exeter University?

Journey time depends on the property address and campus destination. Use the recorded journey on each listing and verify the route before signing.

Are there large student houses in Heavitree?

Bedroom counts change by academic cycle. Current listings are the source for confirmed group sizes; recently let examples are labelled separately and do not describe current availability.

What amenities are in Heavitree?

Fore Street Heavitree and Magdalen Road contain shops and services. Check the exact listing location and current business information for what is within your preferred distance.

Is Heavitree suitable for St Luke students?

It may be, depending on the property address and teaching location. Compare the recorded property-specific journey rather than relying on an area-wide estimate.

How do Heavitree students get to Streatham Campus?

Options vary by address and timetable. Check current public-transport, walking and cycling routes from the property before choosing.

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