Plymouth Marjon University Moving Guide — Halls, Costs & Booking Tips
Moving to Plymouth Marjon University? Complete guide to Marjon Village, the Derriford campus, student move costs, and how to book your Plymouth Marjon student removals.
Plymouth Marjon University is one of the UK's oldest and most distinctive higher education institutions — and if you're heading to Marjon for the first time, or moving between accommodation during your studies, this guide is for you. We cover everything you need to know about moving to and from Marjon: the campus and halls, local student areas, costs, and how our student removals Plymouth service can make your Marjon move easy and affordable.
Plymouth Marjon University — Campus Location & Address
Plymouth Marjon University's main campus is located at Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BH — in the north of the city, near Derriford Hospital and the Derriford roundabout. This is quite different from the University of Plymouth's city-centre location, and it shapes the logistics of moving in and around Marjon significantly.
The campus is well-connected by bus (the 42 and 43 routes run between Marjon and Plymouth city centre), but it's essentially a self-contained site in what feels like a suburban or semi-rural setting compared to the urban density around UoP's Drake Circus campus. The surrounding streets include Thornbury Road, Eggbuckland Road, and the residential areas of Crownhill and Roborough to the west and north.
Marjon Village — Student Accommodation at Plymouth Marjon
Plymouth Marjon University's on-campus student accommodation is known as Marjon Village and is located directly on the Derriford Road campus site. Marjon Village provides a mix of en-suite and shared-bathroom rooms in cluster flats, and it is the primary choice for first-year Marjon students who want the full on-campus experience.
Move-in dates for Marjon Village typically fall in mid to late September — the exact date is confirmed in your offer letter and subsequent accommodation correspondence. Unlike University of Plymouth halls in the city centre, Marjon Village generally has more accessible loading arrangements, with cars and vans able to pull relatively close to accommodation blocks. That said, the car parks do get busy during move-in week and coordination is still important.
If you're moving into Marjon Village for the first time, our advice is to arrive in the morning, use the campus car park nearest your accommodation block, and move everything in as a single session rather than multiple trips. Our two-man student removals Plymouth team can typically unload a single student's room worth of belongings in 30–45 minutes once on-site.
Where Plymouth Marjon Students Live Off-Campus
After their first year in Marjon Village, many Plymouth Marjon University students move into private accommodation. The most popular areas for Marjon students living off-campus are:
Crownhill — the closest residential area to the Marjon campus, with a mix of semi-detached houses and modern flats. Bus routes connect Crownhill directly to the Marjon campus. A popular choice for students who want to stay close to university without living in halls.
Peverell — a slightly more central area with Victorian terraces and larger HMOs, popular with students who want proximity to both Marjon and Plymouth city centre. A short bus or bike ride to the campus.
Mutley and North Hill — while further from Marjon than Crownhill or Peverell, Mutley and North Hill have the most established student communities in Plymouth. Some Marjon students choose these areas for the social atmosphere, accepting a slightly longer commute to Derriford. Our student moves Plymouth service covers all these areas — and our Mutley base means zero travel time for moves within this zone.
Eggbuckland and Estover — residential areas close to the Marjon campus that appeal to students looking for quieter accommodation at reasonable rents. Less densely student-populated than Mutley or North Hill, but practical for Marjon-specific commuting.
How Much Does a Plymouth Marjon University Student Move Cost?
Moving to or from Plymouth Marjon University is priced the same as any other student removals Plymouth job — there's no premium for the Derriford location. Here's what to expect:
Moving into Marjon Village from within Plymouth (e.g., from a family home in Plympton, Plymstock or Mutley): typically £80–£180 for a single student's room worth of belongings, depending on volume and distance from the collection address to the Marjon campus.
Moving from Marjon Village to off-campus housing (e.g., to a shared house in Crownhill or Peverell at the end of first year): typically £80–£160 for a single room move. The short distances involved keep costs low.
End-of-year clearout from Marjon Village: similar to the above, plus any additional storage coordination if you're not moving directly to a new address.
For a single item move — a desk, a fridge, a sofa — our minimum charge of £39 applies for short local collections. See the full breakdown on our student moves Plymouth prices page.
Booking Tips for Your Plymouth Marjon University Move
A few practical tips for getting your Marjon student move right:
- Book early. September is our busiest month across both Plymouth universities. We recommend booking your Plymouth Marjon student removals at least four to six weeks before your move-in date — ideally as soon as you have your confirmed move-in day from accommodation.
- Confirm your loading arrangements. Marjon Village has car parks and loading areas near the accommodation blocks. Check with accommodation whether any specific loading times or areas are designated for move-in week, and pass these details to us when booking.
- Consider your commute before choosing where to live. The Derriford campus is accessible but not walking distance from most of Plymouth. If you're choosing between Crownhill (close, quiet) and Mutley (livelier but a longer commute), think carefully about how much of your time you want to spend on the bus.
- Share the van. If you're moving from a shared house with other Marjon students, a combined booking with one crew and one van is significantly cheaper per person than separate bookings. We can collect from one address and deliver to Marjon Village (or vice versa) for multiple students in a single job.
Student Removals Plymouth — Covering Both Universities
Two Man Removals covers both University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marjon University with the same affordable, fully insured student removals Plymouth service. From a single item to a full shared-house clearout, from freshers week moves into Marjon Village to end-of-year clearances, our team handles Marjon student moves regularly and knows the campus access routes well.
We're based in Mutley — centrally located relative to both universities — and we carry out student moves Plymouth-wide, 12 months of the year. Whether you're moving into Marjon Village for the first time or leaving Derriford after graduation, we'd love to help.
Book Your Plymouth Marjon University Student Move
Get an instant online estimate on our student moves Plymouth page — verify your Marjon university email, get your student discount, and pick a live diary slot. Or call us on 01752 936 046 for a fast quote.