Situated close to the City of Plymouth, Plympton still retains a small-town atmosphere whilst enjoying extensive views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Dartmoor National Park.

Lying close to the A38, Plympton is the ideal location for those who wish to commute either to Plymouth or Exeter with regular main line services to both London and Penzance. There are also excellent links via the local bus and train services.

At the centre of Plympton is the Ridgeway Shopping Centre,with a wide and varied range of shops and which also benefits from having two free car parks. A good selection of primary and secondary schools include the highly rated Hele School, whose excellent reputation precedes it. Attractions of Plympton include Plympton Castle; and the historic and picturesque village of Plympton St Maurice, which was recently explored by Channel 4's 'Time Team'.

Other attractions include a bowling alley, and a Wacky Warehouse in a local public house. For the outdoor lover, there is Dartmoor Wildlife Park at Sparkwell, and a golf club at Elfordleigh.

The beautiful South Hams with its picturesque villages and rolling countryside is within very easy reach as are some of Devon's finest beaches.