Southway is a settled, family-friendly suburb on Plymouth's northern edge, known for accessible house prices and strong local schools. Southway itself has three Good-rated primary schools, while neighbouring Budshead and Moor View add Whitleigh Community Primary, Sir John Hunt Community Sports College and the Outstanding-rated Tor Bridge Primary to the mix. Day-to-day life is well catered for across the area, with supermarkets, convenience stores and GP surgeries all close by, plus a hospital nearby in Budshead. Crime is a real strength here, running well below the national average and continuing to fall across Southway, Budshead and Moor View alike. Living costs also undercut the UK average, covering council tax, groceries and general day-to-day spending, and the mild Devon climate brings good air quality throughout the year. Housing varies a bit by area: Budshead sees detached and terraced prices outpacing some neighbouring wards, while Moor View offers higher prices for houses but notably cheaper flats, giving buyers a range of entry points. For those wanting more space and rural surroundings, nearby Bickleigh and Cornwood offer detached homes averaging £511,000, alongside village life and easy A38 access to Plymouth and Exeter. Transport is the one area where you'll need to plan ahead. None of these neighbourhoods have much in the way of local train access, so daily life leans on buses and roads, and a car makes things considerably easier, especially for commuting or reaching destinations outside the immediate area. That said, good footpaths and green spaces support an active local lifestyle, and the combination of low crime, strong schools and affordable living makes Southway and its surrounding neighbourhoods a solid, practical choice for families and anyone looking to settle on Plymouth's edge.