Name: Ashland
Address: Cherry Hill

About the neighborhood

Ashland offers a serene and peaceful environment with quiet streets and nearby public green spaces such as Evans Pond and Wallworth Park that provide refreshing outdoor options. The neighborhood features a variety of single detached homes and townhouses, mostly built around 1963, with predominantly three or four-plus bedrooms. Grocery stores and about 20 restaurants and coffee shops are conveniently located within short distances. Primary schools are also easily reachable from most residences, catering to educational needs. Access to highways like I-295 is straightforward, providing convenient connections for car travel. Multiple bus lines serve the area, offering reasonable public transit options.

Characteristics

Transportation

The preferred mode of transportation in Ashland is usually a car. Nearby highways, such as I-295, are fairly easy to drive to from any home in this part of Cherry Hill, and it is very convenient to find a parking spot. On the other hand, getting around by transit can be difficult in Ashland due to the infrequent service. Thankfully, there is Ashland and Woodcrest on the Westbound to Philadelphia. There are a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily close by. Most houses for sale in this area are located in places that are not especially well-suited for those who prefer to get around as pedestrians because meeting daily needs is at times challenging without a car. Bicycling is also sometimes difficult in Ashland because there are few bike lanes, and there are a good number of slopes.

Services

Home buyers in Ashland will value that a grocery store is always only a rather short distance away. In addition, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and property owners benefit from approximately 10 cafes as well. As far as education is concerned, home buyers will value the proximity to primary schools, which are within a short distance from most houses for sale in Ashland. However, house owners may consider it challenging to get to high schools as pedestrians. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

People who prefer a relaxed environment will enjoy Ashland. It is easy to get to green spaces from the majority of locations in the community, since there are about 30 of them close by for residents to check out, like Crows Woods Recreation Area and Wallworth Park. The noise levels in this part of the township are also very low, as the streets tend to be very tranquil.

Car friendly9.8

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.8

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