Ham is a settled residential neighbourhood that punches well above its weight on healthcare, with two hospitals, three GP practices, a dentist and a pharmacy all within its boundaries. Schools are a genuine strength too, led by the Outstanding-rated Mayflower Academy just 46 metres away, alongside two further Good-rated schools. Crime runs well below the national average and continues to fall, and house prices sit below the UK average, with flats offering particularly good value. Good footpaths, cycling routes and nearby railway links make it workable whether you drive or commute. The surrounding neighbourhoods reinforce this picture of an affordable, well-connected part of Plymouth. Devonport, Honicknowle and St Budeaux all offer some of the city's most accessible house prices, from flats around £90,000 to £158,000 and terraces in the £187,000 to £235,000 range, paired with living costs well below the UK average. Rail links are a recurring strength across the area, with multiple stations giving easy access to Plymouth city centre, and road connections to the A38 suit those who prefer to drive. Schools consistently perform well across these neighbourhoods, with several Outstanding-rated primaries giving families plenty of confidence in local options. There's variation in character and budget across the wider area. Eggbuckland and Peverell lean more settled and spacious, with house prices stretching up to £409,000 for detached homes, strong walking and cycling infrastructure, and a calmer, established feel. Stoke and St Budeaux strike a balance between affordability and convenience, with daily essentials close at hand and steadily falling crime rates. Across the board, though, the common threads are clear: good schools, solid healthcare provision, reliable transport links and crime rates that are falling rather than rising, making this a practical and increasingly appealing part of Plymouth for families and buyers alike.