About the neighborhood

Bensley offers a peaceful, slower-paced environment that many will find appealing. Housing options include a balanced mix of single detached homes, small apartment buildings, and duplexes, featuring mainly two- and three-bedroom layouts. Convenient parking is readily available, and access to major highways like Richmond-Petersburg Tpke makes traveling by car straightforward. Several bus lines pass through the community, providing access to transit when needed. Local dining experiences are nearby, and residents have access to a few parks within the neighborhood. The community’s quiet atmosphere provides a relaxing backdrop for daily living in this welcoming area.

Characteristics

Transportation

Bensley is an extremely convenient part of the Richmond metropolitan area for driving. It is very convenient to access a parking spot, and it is a rather short car ride to the closest highway, such as Richmond-Petersburg Tpke, from any home in this community. In contrast, Bensley is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, property owners have access to a few bus lines, and most houses are close to a bus stop. Bensley is not very bike-friendly as there are a good number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave, and the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive. It is also difficult for pedestrians to navigate this part of the Richmond metropolitan area as carrying out day-to-day needs is inconvenient without the use of a car.

Services

High schools and primary schools are not particularly plentiful in this part of the Richmond metropolitan area, and therefore tend to require an extended distance to get to. With regards to eating, it is convenient to get to the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian in Bensley. There are also approximately 30 restaurants in this community.

Character

The character of Bensley is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Most areas in Bensley are reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case close to the railway line or Richmond-Petersburg Tpke. Parks aren't well-distributed, making them sometimes difficult to reach. Still, there are around 10 green spaces nearby for residents to visit, including Bensley Park and Falling Creek Ironworks.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly3.2

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.2

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly1.4

Few transit options

Restaurants4.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.6

Variety of groceries within a short drive