Plympton St Maurice is a well-established pocket of south Devon that combines affordable family housing with strong schools and low, falling crime rates across the board. House prices vary quite a bit depending on where you look: terraces and flats in Chaddlewood start from around £134,200, while detached homes in Plympton Erle average £397,000. Schools are a consistent highlight throughout, with several Good and Outstanding primaries, including Glen Park Primary, giving families plenty of solid options nearby. Transport is a mixed picture. Chaddlewood and Erle lean on the A38 and car travel for commuting into Plymouth, with public transport fairly limited. Plympton St Mary fares better, offering two railway stations alongside its good schools and amenities. Everyday needs, supermarkets, pharmacies, and GP surgeries, are generally easy to reach across the suburb, though healthcare facilities sit just outside some immediate neighbourhoods. Air quality is good throughout, and living costs sit below the national average, making this an appealing spot for families wanting space and value without losing touch with Plymouth. For those wanting a more rural feel, the surrounding Newton and Yealmpton area adds a different character, with detached homes averaging £669,000, a railway station, and over a third of residents working from home, reflecting its pull for buyers after larger properties and a quieter, coastal-influenced setting just beyond the suburb's edge.