Why students choose St David's
You can walk up to Streatham Campus, down into town or along the River Exe, so most students don't need a bus at all. The University of Exeter puts Streatham Campus at about a 15-minute walk from Exeter St David's station.
Having a mainline station on your doorstep makes trips home and days out easy, with direct trains to London, Bristol and across Devon and Cornwall.
Streets range from busy roads near the station to quiet cul-de-sacs and Victorian terraces along Bonhay Road by the river, so there's a good mix of lively and quiet.
Getting around
- Streatham Campus: roughly a 15-minute walk from the station, uphill.
- City centre: around 10 minutes on foot, or less from the Bonhay Road end.
- The river: the Exe and its towpaths are a couple of minutes away, good for running, cycling and walks to the Quay.
Every home we let is a whole two-bedroom house or flat for two students, owned and managed by us, with no agency fees and wifi included. See all our homes, or read our full guide to the best areas to live in Exeter as a student.
Student housing in St David's: quick answers
Is St David's a good area for students in Exeter?
Yes. It's one of the most popular student areas because it's within walking distance of Streatham Campus, the city centre and Exeter St David's station.
How far is St David's from Streatham Campus?
About a 15-minute walk from Exeter St David's station, according to the University of Exeter. Some streets are closer.
Do you have 2 bed student houses in St David's?
Yes. We let a two-bed bungalow on Windsor Close, two flats and a house on Bonhay Road, and a townhouse at North Bridge Place on the city-centre edge of St David's.
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