Name: Buckingham
Address: Arlington

About the neighborhood

Buckingham offers a well-connected environment with several nearby bus lines making transit convenient. The neighborhood features a well-developed bicycling network, complemented by accessible bike-share stations. Residents benefit from close proximity to both public and private elementary schools as well as nearby high schools. A variety of dining options, including restaurants and cafes, can be found near Glebe Road, adding to the convenience of the area. Grocery stores are easily reachable, supporting daily needs effortlessly. The neighborhood presents a relaxed atmosphere combined with dynamic streets, particularly around its main thoroughfares. Housing options range from apartments to duplexes and townhouses, primarily built around 1980.

Characteristics

Transportation

Buckingham offers property owners several alternative methods of transportation. Buckingham is a fairly pleasant part of Arlington for pedestrians; running common errands is easy without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are moderately close at hand. Cycling is also convenient in Buckingham as Buckingham features reasonably good bicycling infrastructure, and bike-share stations are rarely more than a few blocks away. Traveling by public transit is easy in this neighborhood owing to 2 rapid transit stations (Virginia Sq-GMU and Ballston-MU) with access to the Metrorail Silver Line and Metrorail Orange Line, and around 20 nearby bus lines. This neighborhood is also fairly car friendly. It is a rather short drive to the closest highway from anywhere in this part of Arlington.

Services

House owners will appreciate that wherever their home is situated in Buckingham, primary as well as high schools are close by. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. When it comes to food, it is very often possible for property owners in Buckingham to do their groceries as pedestrians. Moreover, there are over 50 restaurants and about 10 coffee shops to experience in this neighborhood. Home buyers benefit from a good number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere will feel at home in Buckingham. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighborhood, its main streets can still be quite lively, and finding one of the a few bars is very easy because they are generally located very close by. This part of the community is a very good area for those who aren't bothered by a bit of noise, as traffic can occasionally be loud during busy hours, although that is not always the case in the neighborhood.

Car friendly6.8

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.6

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

Transit friendly6.8

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk