Name: Allingtown
Address: West Haven

About the neighborhood

Allingtown presents a tranquil neighborhood with calm streets and low noise levels, creating a peaceful living environment. Residents benefit from convenient access to various businesses, including supermarkets, restaurants along Derby Avenue, and inviting cafes nearby. Education opportunities are readily accessible, with primary and secondary schools located within a reasonable distance from most residences. Commuting is facilitated by a few bus lines crossing the area, and car travel is notably convenient due to ample parking and proximity to highways. The housing mix offers a blend of single detached homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings, with many properties featuring two or three bedrooms, providing diverse options in a relaxed setting.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of West Haven will attract home buyers who want to live in a compact area because it is reasonably well-suited to pedestrians; many common errands can be run without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. On the other hand, the bicycle is a somewhat poor means of transportation in Allingtown because cyclists encounter a significant amount of elevation changes, and the bicycling infrastructure is not very extensive. Driving is a good transportation option in Allingtown. It is very convenient to park, and most homes for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the closest highway. On the other hand, Allingtown is not particularly transit friendly. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is connected by a few bus lines, and it is especially convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences.

Services

Home buyers will appreciate that no matter where their house is situated in Allingtown, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Residents are served by public and private secondary schools. Concerning food, it is typically practical for house buyers in this neighborhood to buy groceries as pedestrians. Furthermore, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner, for example along Derby Avenue. It is also a reasonably short distance to a decent variety of clothing stores.

Character

One of the appealing aspects of Allingtown is that it has both vibrant and quiet areas. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of West Haven with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located close by. At the same time, this neighborhood is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.

Car friendly8.0

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

Cycling friendly4.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.2

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly4.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.6

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