Digby sits within Exeter's well-connected eastern and southern fringe, an area that consistently delivers good schools, falling crime and easy access to the city centre. Across the surrounding neighbourhoods, you'll find strong GP and hospital provision, decent green space and reliable transport links, whether that's by rail, busway, cycle path or the A30 and A38 corridors. Education stands out as a particular strength, with Outstanding and Good-rated schools cropping up throughout, from Broadclyst's primary to Pinhoe's Monkerton Community Primary and Priory's Isca Academy, making this a genuinely strong pick for families. Housing here spans a wide range, so there's something for most budgets. Mincinglake and Whipton offers the most affordable entry point, with flats from £150,000, while St Loyes and Heavitree sit in the mid-range, and Topsham and Clyst Valley command premium prices, with detached homes averaging £680,400 and £622,000 respectively. This reflects a broader pattern: the closer you get to Exeter's centre or the Exe Estuary, the higher the price tag, while the more rural pockets like Broadclyst and Clyst Valley trade some convenience for space and a quieter, village feel. Common threads run through nearly every neighbourhood: low and falling crime, good air quality and a high proportion of residents working from home, often above a fifth and sometimes closer to a third or more. Transport costs generally sit below the national average, helped by cycle infrastructure and bus or rail links into Exeter. The main variation is between the urban convenience of areas like Heavitree and Priory, with their restaurants, pubs and short commutes, and the rural character of Broadclyst and Clyst Valley, where you'll need a car for wider shopping and healthcare but gain a settled, spacious community feel. Whatever your priority, be it affordability, schools or riverside charm, this part of Exeter offers a practical, well-rounded place to settle.