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 method to navigate Ashland is very often a car. It is a rather short drive to the closest highway, such as I-295, from any location in Ashland, and it is especially convenient to park. On the other hand, public transit users may have limited choices in this part of Cherry Hill by reason of the infrequent service. Nonetheless, there is Woodcrest and Ashland on the Westbound to Philadelphia. Homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and most residences are near a bus stop. Ashland is not particularly conducive to those who get around as pedestrians as few daily errands can be run without a vehicle. It is also at times challenging to move around by bicycle in this area since there are few bike lanes, and there are a good number of slopes.

Services

Primary schools are easy to reach without the need to get in a car from most houses for sale in Ashland. In contrast, locals may consider it difficult to access high schools as pedestrians. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. In terms of food, it is typically an option for house buyers in Ashland to purchase their groceries as pedestrians. Additionally, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a limited selection of cafes can be found as well.

Character

Ashland is a very good community to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. There are approximately 30 parks nearby for residents to check out, such as Crows Woods Recreation Area and Wallworth Park, making it easy to reach them. This part of Cherry Hill is also very good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly9.8

Exceptional 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 pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

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