Bills Included vs Rent-Only Exeter (2027/28)
Gillams' 2027/28 recorded-price cohort, captured 9 October 2026, shows the extra per-person weekly price for choosing the bills-included option across different bedroom bands.
Bills-Included Properties All PropertiesWhat Gillams' Exeter Data Shows
Gillams' 2027/28 recorded-price cohort, captured 9 October 2026, shows the extra per-person weekly price for choosing the bills-included option across different bedroom bands.
This comparison uses 67 Gillams properties where both the rent-only and bills-included per-person weekly prices were recorded. It is a dated Gillams cohort, not the whole Exeter market.
| Bedroom band | Dual-priced properties | Median bills premium |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bed | 9 properties | £39 pppw |
| 4-bed | 11 properties | £27 pppw |
| 5-bed | 7 properties | £25 pppw |
| 6-bed | 12 properties | £23 pppw |
| 7-bed | 15 properties | £22 pppw |
| 8-bed | 7 properties | £21 pppw |
Snapshot captured 9 October 2026. The medians describe the recorded prices; they do not establish why premiums differ between bedroom bands.
Current Property-Level Examples
For each property below, the premium is the difference between its recorded rent-only and bills-included prices. These examples support claims about those properties only, not their road or area as a whole.
| Property | Rent-Only | All-Inclusive | Bundle Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 bed – Pennsylvania 64a Danes Road Exeter |
£230 pppw | £255 pppw | +£25 pppw |
| 4 bed – St Davids 19 King Edward Street Exeter |
£159.5 pppw | £186.5 pppw | +£27 pppw |
| 6 bed – Heavitree 20 Homefield Road Exeter |
£175 pppw | £198 pppw | +£23 pppw |
| 5 bed – Mount Pleasant 9 St Johns Road Exeter |
£165 pppw | £190 pppw | +£25 pppw |
Examples update automatically based on current listings. View all properties for live prices.
How to Decide for Your Group
Calculate the full quoted difference: weekly premium per person × tenants × tenancy weeks.
For a group of six on a 50-week tenancy, the recorded £23 median premium adds about £6,900 across the household. Whether that is worth it depends on what six people would actually spend on gas, electricity, water and broadband over the tenancy, but £6,900 is the number to compare against.
- Use the exact property figures. Compare the rent-only and bills-included prices on the property listing.
- Convert the premium to a household figure. Multiply the per-person premium by the number of tenants and the tenancy weeks.
- Check the package. Confirm which services the particular property includes rather than assuming every package is identical.
- Check fair-usage terms. Ask whether a fair-usage limit applies and what happens if the household exceeds it.
- Check council tax separately. Do not assume it is part of the bills package. Confirm the household's position and any exemption directly with Exeter City Council if occupant circumstances change.
- Compare it with your own budget. Decide whether the quoted package difference is worth paying for your group. The Gillams snapshot records prices, not individual households' utility use.
What's Included in Bills-Included?
The package can include the following, but the individual property listing and tenancy terms are authoritative:
- Gas – Heating and cooking
- Electricity – Lighting, appliances, charging
- Water – Including sewerage
- Broadband
- TV Licence – Check the individual listing
Next Steps: Browse Properties
Ready to compare real options? Start with these property searches:
Bills-Included Properties
See current Exeter properties offering a bills-included price and check each listing's package details.
All Properties with Price Comparison
Compare the recorded rent-only and bills-included options shown for current properties.
Pennsylvania Properties
Current Pennsylvania properties from £230 rent-only or £255 all-inclusive pppw.
St Davids Properties
Current St Davids properties from £159.5 rent-only or £186.5 all-inclusive pppw.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the bills premium in Exeter?
Gillams' 2027/28 recorded-price cohort, captured 9 October 2026, shows the extra per-person weekly price for choosing the bills-included option across different bedroom bands. The figures cover Gillams properties with both prices recorded, not every student property in Exeter.
Does bills included cost more per person in a smaller house?
Use the current bedroom-band table where there is enough recorded dual-price evidence. The guide withholds a comparison rather than substituting zero when a band has no current sample.
Is a bills-included package worth it for a group of six?
At the cohort's £23 six-bed median, a group of six over 50 weeks would pay about £6,900 more for the quoted package. Compare that figure with the package contents and what your household expects to spend.
Are these figures for the whole Exeter market?
No. They cover 67 Gillams 2027/28 properties with both per-person weekly prices recorded in the snapshot captured 9 October 2026.
Where should I check the current price?
Use the individual property listing. It shows the current recorded pricing options and is the source to check before making a decision.