Craigie sits within Perth, surrounded by neighbourhoods that together give it an enviable mix of city convenience and easy escape routes. Across the surrounding areas, the story is consistent: excellent air quality, strong road links via the A9 and M90, and train and bus stations close enough to make commuting straightforward. Living costs run below the UK average throughout, with transport and council tax bills doing much of the work to keep everyday expenses down, while rents stay noticeably more affordable than in Edinburgh, Glasgow or even neighbouring Fife. Families are well served wherever you look. Between Tulloch, Letham and Our Lady's RC primaries, Craigclowan Prep, and further options in Perth City South and Almond and Earn, there's a genuinely good spread of state and independent schooling, backed up by UHI Perth and a nearby college for older teenagers. Healthcare is equally solid, with two hospitals, several GP practices and good dental access all within easy reach. Everyday amenities follow the same pattern: restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and local shops are plentiful, whether you want the dense, walkable choice of the city centre or the quieter convenience found further out. The main variation across the area is one of character rather than quality. Perth City Centre offers the busiest, most amenity-rich setting, ideal for those who want everything on the doorstep, while Perth City North and Perth City South provide a calmer, more residential feel with the same practical access to schools, healthcare and transport. Almond and Earn, meanwhile, brings a more rural Perthshire backdrop with direct rail access and strong independent schooling nearby. Wherever you land within reach of Craigie, you get a well-connected, affordable base with low crime and a genuine sense of community.