Buckland and its surrounding neighbourhoods offer a strong combination of affordability, good schools and falling crime rates, making this part of South Devon a solid choice for families and professionals alike. House prices stay competitive throughout the area, with flats generally ranging from £109,300 to £153,000 and detached homes between £358,300 and £399,500 depending on location. Crime rates across every neighbourhood sit below national averages and continue to fall year on year, while schools are a consistent strength, with Good-rated primaries and secondaries backed by Outstanding grammar schools nearby in Torquay. Transport and everyday amenities are well covered. Buckland & Milber has its own railway station linking to Exeter and Plymouth, Bushell offers a bus station and solid road links, and Kingsteignton East and West both benefit from easy A380 access into Newton Abbot and Exeter. You'll find GP surgeries, dentists and pharmacies within easy reach across all neighbourhoods, alongside a good spread of pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops. College and Kingsteignton West stand out for their cycleways and lower transport costs, giving residents genuine alternatives to driving. The main variation comes down to character and pace of life. Kerswell-with-Combe offers a quieter, car-dependent village feel with more green space, while Bushell and Kingsteignton East and West feel more connected with wider amenity choices and stronger public transport. Whatever the neighbourhood, residents benefit from a mild South Devon climate and consistently good air quality, rounding out an area that balances convenience, affordability and family-friendly living.