Milehouse sits at the meeting point of several well-connected Plymouth neighbourhoods, each bringing its own flavour to the area while sharing some clear strengths. Transport is a standout theme throughout: railway stations crop up again and again, in Devonport, Drake, Ham and Stoke, giving residents easy access to Plymouth city centre and the wider rail network, while good bus and ferry links in St Peter and the Waterfront add to the connectivity. Healthcare provision is another consistent plus, with GP practices, hospitals, dentists and pharmacies well represented across the surrounding neighbourhoods, particularly in Devonport and Ham, which both benefit from hospitals right on their doorstep. Affordability runs through much of the area, making it an appealing option for buyers priced out of pricier parts of Plymouth. Devonport and Stoke offer some of the best value, with terraces from around £195,000 to £235,000 and flats starting as low as £128,000, while Drake and St Peter and the Waterfront provide similarly reasonable options closer to the city centre. Schools perform well across the board too, with Mayflower Academy's Outstanding rating a particular highlight for families in both Devonport and Ham, alongside a good spread of Good-rated primaries and a well-regarded girls' grammar school in Peverell. Crime rates are falling year on year across every neighbourhood in this area, a reassuring trend for anyone considering a move here. The suburb does offer some choice depending on what you're after: Peverell and Ham suit those wanting a quieter, family-focused setting with strong walking and cycling routes, while Drake and St Peter and the Waterfront bring more of a lively, student-driven or city-centre buzz with restaurants, bars and shops close at hand. Whichever neighbourhood you lean towards, you'll find solid transport links, falling crime and good-value housing as common threads tying the whole area together.