Name: Barrington
Address: Barrington

About the neighborhood

Barrington offers a variety of housing options, including single detached homes, lofts, duplexes, and apartments with sizes suited to many preferences. The borough features numerous green spaces and parks within close distance, providing peaceful natural settings for relaxation. Proximity to primary and high schools allows for convenient access to education. The neighborhood is notably car friendly, with easy access to major highways such as I-295 and plentiful parking options. Several bus lines connect properties to other areas, and many stops lie nearby. Residents benefit from local grocery stores and several dining establishments offering neighborhood convenience.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling by car is very easy in Barrington. The majority of real estate listings are a short drive from the nearest highway, such as I-295, and it is very easy to come across a place to park. On the other hand, the transit infrastructure in Barrington is not very convenient. Nonetheless, there is Haddonfield with access to the Westbound to Philadelphia. Homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by. There are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of this borough, although running day-to-day errands is easy without a car. The bike is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in Barrington since the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive, and there are a fair number of slopes.

Services

It is a short distance to access both primary and secondary schools from most houses for sale in this borough. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. In terms of food, it is easy to reach the closest grocery store without a car from any location in Barrington. Furthermore, Barrington is a good place in which to eat out, and residents are served by about 10 cafes as well.

Character

Barrington offers an extensive selection of green spaces to enjoy. There are around 30 public green spaces close by for residents to relax in, including Haddon Heights Park, and they are very well-situated, which makes them easy to access. This part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area is relatively quiet, thanks to the presence of few people out and about on the streets, although those who are near the railway line or I-295 may experience more noise.

Car friendly9.6

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

Cycling friendly4.2

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 friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.2

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

Groceries6.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive