Name: Bartram
Address: Philadelphia

About the neighborhood

Bartram offers a variety of transportation options, including nearby bus lines and numerous bike lanes, making travel convenient throughout the neighborhood. Daily errands are supported by a wide selection of nearby businesses, including grocery stores and restaurants found just around the corner. Education opportunities are abundant, with primary and secondary schools located close to all areas in the neighborhood. Numerous green spaces and parks provide pleasant outdoor environments easily accessible from most locations. The housing stock features mainly townhouses and small apartment buildings built before 1960, with a range of three-bedroom dwellings available to suit different preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is moderately easy to travel in Bartram. A majority of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are rather suitable for pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without needing to use a car, and plenty of businesses are especially close by. It is also easy to commute by bicycle in Bartram since there are a fair number of bike lanes. Owing to 49th Street on the Media/Wawa Line and Media / Wawa Line, and about 10 nearby bus lines, traveling by public transit is convenient in Bartram. Cars are also a reasonably good transportation option in this neighborhood. Nearby highways are rather easy to drive to from any location in Bartram.

Services

Locals will appreciate that no matter where their house is located in this neighborhood, primary as well as high schools are nearby. Property buyers have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning food, it is especially easy to access the closest supermarket as a pedestrian from anywhere in this part of Philadelphia. In addition, those who like to dine out won't have to go far in Bartram, where around 50 restaurants and a few cafes are available, for instance along 57th Street. It is also convenient to get to a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

Bartram is a great area for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although this part of the city is not known for its lively atmosphere, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is rather difficult to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located quite far away. On the other hand, it is very easy to get to public green spaces in the neighborhood since there are around 30 of them close by for residents to check out.

Car friendly5.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.0

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

Transit friendly7.4

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.4

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk