Name: Abington
Address: Abington

About the neighborhood

Abington is a township offering a calm and inviting atmosphere with plenty of convenient amenities nearby. Local grocery stores and a selection of restaurants and cafes provide opportunities for dining and shopping close at hand. Educational options include both public and private schools for various grade levels, with primary schools accessible throughout the township. The area features several green spaces, such as Valley Park and Penbryn Park, perfect for relaxing outdoors. Quiet streets contribute to a peaceful environment. Housing primarily consists of spacious single detached homes and large apartment buildings, reflecting a neighborhood with a strong sense of community and ample living space.

Characteristics

Transportation

House buyers who appreciate living in a compact area will welcome the rather pedestrian-friendly character of Abington; many day-to-day errands can be run without the need to get in a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. However, cycling is difficult in Abington because cyclists are faced with a significant amount of slopes, and the bicycling network is not very extensive. The public transit service in Abington is not particularly frequent. Thankfully, it is convenient to reach a nearby train station, including the Cheltenham, Noble and Meadowbrook on the Fox Chase Line, Warminster Line, Lansdale / Doylestown Line, West Trenton Line and Lansdale/Doylestown Line, from the greater part of houses in the township. There are about 20 bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most properties. However, driving is a fairly good transportation option in Abington. It is easy to come across a parking spot.

Services

It is a reasonably short distance to reach primary schools from anywhere in this area. On the other hand, it can be difficult to get to high schools from houses for sale in Abington. Residents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning eating, the closest supermarket in Abington is typically only a reasonably short trip away. Furthermore, this township is a good place in which to eat out, for instance along Keswick Avenue, and a limited variety of cafes can be found as well. Residents can find a good number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

Abington is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Abington is very good for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as the streets are usually very peaceful. However, it is easy to reach parks in the township, since there are over 100 of them close by for residents to discover and a large number of houses have a park a short distance away. Lastly, even though the ambience is not the most lively in this township with its around 30 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Main streets, such as Limekiln Pike, are great for those who enjoy going out.

Car friendly7.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.2

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants6.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.2

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance