About the neighborhood

Buckingham features predominately single detached homes mostly built between 1960 and 1980, offering spacious options with three or more bedrooms. The neighborhood’s quiet atmosphere provides a peaceful environment away from busy street noise. It is conveniently located near various green spaces in surrounding communities, perfect for outdoor activities. Access to primary and secondary schools is nearby, ensuring educational needs are within easy reach. Parking availability is abundant throughout the area, and major highways are only a short drive away, facilitating smooth travel. A few bus lines also serve the neighborhood, providing additional transit options for residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling by car is very convenient in Buckingham. The majority of houses for sale are a rather short drive from the closest highway, and parking is quite easy. However, the transit infrastructure in Buckingham is not very convenient. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighborhood, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. Getting around as a pedestrian is not particularly convenient for house buyers in Buckingham as few daily needs can be met without a car. This part of Bowie is also not particularly appropriate for cycling since there are a good number of slopes to challenge cyclists, and the bicycling infrastructure is not particularly comprehensive.

Services

In Buckingham, residents will generally be able to get to primary as well as high schools without a car. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools. With respect to food, a grocery store is typically reachable within a reasonably short distance from any home in this part of the city. Likewise, this neighborhood is a good place in which to eat out, and there are also a few coffee shops in Buckingham.

Character

Buckingham offers a calm environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This area is very quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Lastly, public green spaces, like Whitemarsh Park, are very well-spread out and there are a few of them close by for residents to explore, making them very easy to access.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive