Edginswell sits within easy reach of a well-rounded stretch of South Devon, drawing on the strengths of the Torquay wards around it. Schools are a real highlight across the whole area, with Good and Outstanding primaries, grammar schools and academies all within a short drive, making this a solid pick for families. Crime rates throughout the surrounding neighbourhoods run well below the national average and keep falling year on year, adding to the sense of a safe, settled place to live. The mild coastal climate and good air quality are consistent themes too, giving residents a pleasant backdrop whichever part of the area they choose. House prices vary noticeably depending on which neighbourhood you look at, giving buyers plenty of choice. Barton with Watcombe offers the most affordable options, with detached homes around £379,650 and flats from just £120,600, while Cockington with Chelston and Shiphay sit in the mid-range, with detached properties reaching up to £481,000. Terraced homes typically start from around £220,000 to £225,000 across these areas. Kerswell-with-Combe rounds things out with a more rural, village feel and prices that sit comfortably in the middle of the pack. Getting around does take some planning. Most of the surrounding neighbourhoods lean on car travel, with primary roads like the A380 providing good links to Torquay and Exeter, though Tormohun stands out with two railway stations and a bus station right on its doorstep. Day-to-day amenities are well covered throughout, with GPs, dentists, pharmacies, supermarkets and green spaces all within easy reach, plus a good spread of pubs, cafes and restaurants, particularly around Tormohun. Transport costs tend to run below the UK average across the area, helping offset living costs and making Edginswell and its surrounding neighbourhoods a practical, well-connected base on the Devon coast.