Name: Belford
Address: Middletown

About the neighborhood

Belford presents a neighborhood with primarily single detached homes and townhouses constructed around 1972, featuring many three and four-bedroom options. Residential areas benefit from convenient car access and nearby highway connections, along with accessible parking options. A selection of restaurants and pharmacies are situated within a short drive, providing practical daily amenities. Local primary schools are reachable in close proximity, supporting easy educational access. The community offers a tranquil environment with nearby parks located in adjacent neighborhoods, perfect for spending time outdoors. Although bike lanes are limited, terrain is flat, making cycling manageable throughout this peaceful community.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a great medium of transportation in Belford. The majority of real estate listings are a very short drive from the closest highway, and it is very convenient to park. However, commuting by public transit is difficult in Belford. Nonetheless, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most homes. Even though there are few slopes to confront cyclists, this part of Middletown is not especially amenable to cycling because the cycling infrastructure is sometimes poor. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of the township are located in areas that are also not very suitable for people who travel as pedestrians as few daily needs can be carried out without a car.

Services

Purchasing one's groceries often requires the use of a vehicle in this community. Nonetheless, getting to the nearest pharmacy and consequently some basic food items is generally easy. Residents are served by about 10 restaurants and coffee shops as well. With respect to education, locals will appreciate the proximity to primary schools, which are within a short distance from most homes for sale in Belford. However, Belford does not have any high schools.

Character

The character of Belford is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. This part of the township is quiet overall, as the streets are generally quite peaceful - although that is not the case near the railway line. Lastly, there are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to check out, such as Bayshore Waterfront County Park and Bayshore Waterfront Park, resulting in them being easy to access from most locations within the community.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.6

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive