Why students choose St James
It's well placed for both campuses: Streatham is a walk up the hill, and St Luke's is within reach too, so it suits housemates on different courses.
St James Park station has trains to Exeter Central, St David's and Exmouth, handy for nights out, trips to the beach and getting home.
Expect lots of terraced student houses and a busy, sociable feel during term, with local shops and takeaways close by.
Getting around
- Streatham Campus: roughly a 15-minute walk from our Bridge Cottages home.
- City centre: around 10 minutes on foot.
- St James Park station: a minute from Bridge Cottages.
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 James: quick answers
Is St James a good area for students in Exeter?
Yes. It's one of Exeter's most popular student areas, sitting between the city centre and Streatham Campus, with its own railway station.
How far is St James from the University of Exeter?
Streatham Campus is roughly a 15-minute walk from most of St James. St Luke's Campus is also within walking distance.
Do you have a 2 bed student house in St James?
Yes. Bridge Cottages is a refurbished two-bed house about a minute from St James Park station.
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