Sitting on the south-west coast, Plymouth is home to a growing population of well over 250,000. Well served with schools and home to Plymouth University, it is ideal for families.

With direct access to the M5 and regular mainline train services, residents can be in London in 3 hours. Plymouth city centre has easy access to three train stations, all of which have routes to airports, such as Exeter and Cornwall. Ferries are regularly available from several ports, travelling to Cornwall and even to France.

The Plymouth area caters for all its residents and has much to offer, including a number of harbours with restaurants, bars and cafés, ample parks and shopping outlets. There are a wealth of schools in Plymouth that have been highly rated by Ofsted giving families plenty of options for where to send their children. In 2017, 12 schools in the city were rated as “Outstanding”, including nine primary schools and two secondary schools.

Plymouth, based in Devon, is renowned for its ports, which have played host to military vessels, as well as fishing and commercial trade, and much of this history is still evident within the city. To this day, both locals and tourists visit the Royal Citadel, which was a hub of military planning for Sir Francis Drake.