Monkerton sits within Pinhoe, one of Exeter's most family-friendly neighbourhoods, with its own railway station into Exeter St Davids and good road links via the A30. Schools are a real draw here, with Monkerton Community Primary, Pinhoe CofE Primary and St Luke's all rated Good, giving families solid choices close to home. You'll also find strong healthcare provision nearby, with 3 GP practices, 3 hospitals and several clinics in the area, alongside 9 local parks that make it easy to get outside. Crime has fallen sharply and now sits below the UK average, adding to the area's settled, practical feel. Look just beyond Monkerton and the surrounding neighbourhoods reinforce this picture of affordability and accessibility. Mincinglake and Whipton offers some of the cheapest homes in Exeter, with flats from £150,000, plus easy bus and rail links and a growing work-from-home population. St Loyes brings similar value, with Good-rated schools, straightforward transport via the A30 and A379, and falling crime, while Broadclyst, a bit further out, gives you a rural alternative with an Outstanding primary school, excellent air quality and detached homes around £473,000 for those wanting more space and a village feel with easy M5 access. Across the board, these neighbourhoods share common strengths: good schools, falling crime rates, solid transport connections and house prices that undercut Exeter's more expensive central areas. Monkerton and its surrounds suit families and commuters alike, offering a genuine mix of affordability, green space and practical links into the city, whether you're after a terraced starter home, a family house near good schools, or a quieter village setting with the motorway close by.