About the neighborhood

Bellwood offers a peaceful environment with low noise levels and a relaxed atmosphere. The community features a variety of housing options, including charming single detached homes and spacious apartments built across different eras, providing choices for diverse preferences. Residents have access to around ten local restaurants and convenient places like Bensley Park for outdoor enjoyment. While the area is easily reached by car, parking is straightforward and access to major highways is close, making travel simple. Bus lines also serve the community, offering additional transit options. Bellwood’s mix of housing and local amenities creates a welcoming and accessible place to consider.

Characteristics

Transportation

The favored transportation option in Bellwood is very often a car. It is very convenient to come across a place to park, and nearby highways, such as Richmond-Petersburg Tpke, are easy to reach from any home in Bellwood. In contrast, this part of the Richmond metropolitan area is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically close by. Getting around as a pedestrian is not very convenient for residents in this part of the Richmond metropolitan area since very few common errands can be run without needing to use a vehicle. This community is also not very appropriate for bicycling because there are a good number of hills, and there are few bike lanes.

Services

It is challenging to reach the closest grocery store as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Bellwood. There are also about 30 restaurants in this community. Regarding education, there are only a very small number of primary schools in Bellwood and consequently they can be a very long trip away. Likewise, Bellwood does not have any high schools.

Character

Bellwood offers a slower-paced ambience. Bellwood is very good for those who enjoy quiet areas, as the streets are very calm around Richmond-Petersburg Tpke or the railway line. It is rather challenging to access parks from the majority of locations within the community since they aren't well-located. Still, there are approximately 30 parks nearby for residents to discover.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly3.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.6

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly1.8

Few transit options

Restaurants4.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive