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Friday, 10 April 2026 — updated daily
Today’s Exeter Student Update
Offer holders: Exeter is consistently in the UK's top 10 for student satisfaction. Welcome to the city.
UCAS Phase: Offer Reply Season
The UCAS reply deadline is usually around 9 May. Confirm your firm and insurance choices and start planning accommodation.
Student accommodation areas in Exeter
Gillams manages properties in every major University of Exeter student neighbourhood. Each area has a distinct character — choose based on your campus, budget, and lifestyle.
Near Streatham Campus
Pennsylvania Road, St James, and Heavitree are the most popular choices for Streatham students. Most properties are within a 10–15 minute walk or a short cycle to the main campus gates.
Streatham-area properties →Near St Luke's Campus
St Davids, Heavitree Road, and Mount Pleasant sit closest to St Luke's. Medical and Health Sciences students often prefer this side of the city for proximity and a calmer atmosphere.
St Luke's-area properties →Bills Included Houses
Many Gillams properties are available with all utility bills, broadband, and council tax exemption included. Fix your costs and remove the admin of setting up accounts as a group.
Bills-included properties →Large Group Houses (5–9 bed)
Exeter has a strong culture of large student households. Pennsylvania Road is home to some of the biggest group houses in the city — 5, 6, 7, even 9-bedroom properties let as a whole.
Search by bedroom count →Key dates for University of Exeter students in 2026
Letting calendar
Oct–Nov: Early letting season begins. Top Pennsylvania properties listed.
Dec–Jan: Peak competition. Most popular group houses let.
Feb–Mar: Good stock still available but choice narrows significantly.
Apr–May: Late market — studios and smaller properties remain.
UCAS key moments
29 January: Equal Consideration Deadline — submit before this date for equal chance.
March–April: University decisions arrive. Track on UCAS Hub.
~9 May: Deadline to reply to your offers. Confirm firm and insurance choices.
August: A-level results and Clearing. Accommodation moves within hours.
Frequently asked questions — Exeter University students
When should I start looking for student accommodation in Exeter?
Ideally in October or November of your first year, well before Christmas. Pennsylvania Road, St James, and Heavitree properties are typically fully let by January or February for the following September. Waiting until spring significantly limits your options.
What are the best areas to live as an Exeter University student?
Pennsylvania Road and St James are closest to Streatham Campus and consistently the most in-demand. Heavitree and Mount Pleasant offer good value with easy bus links to both campuses. St Davids is ideal if you study at St Luke's. City centre suits students who prioritise nightlife and the High Street over campus proximity.
How much does student accommodation cost in Exeter?
In 2026–27, properties in Pennsylvania and St James typically run £145–£230 per person per week. Across all Exeter student areas expect £134–£230 pppw. Bills-included contracts typically add £25–£40 pw but eliminate the complexity of splitting utility accounts.
What is BUCS Wednesday at Exeter University?
BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Wednesdays are when university teams compete across sports. Exeter performs strongly nationally — consistently in the Top 5 universities for sport. Wednesday afternoons are often timetable-light and sport fixtures dominate the social calendar.
Does Exeter University have two campuses?
Yes. Streatham Campus is the main campus in the north of the city, home to most faculties. St Luke's Campus on Heavitree Road is where the Medical School, Sport and Health Sciences, and Education departments are based. Gillams has properties close to both.
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