Name: Oaklyn
Address: Oaklyn

About the neighborhood

Oaklyn offers a peaceful environment with convenient access to several parks nearby, perfect for outdoor exploration. The borough features mainly single detached homes and duplexes, providing a variety of one- to three-bedroom options. Bicycle transportation is well-supported, making it simple to get around while enjoying fresh air. Numerous restaurants and cafes add outgoing options for dining, along with supermarkets to meet everyday needs. Several bus lines provide access to public transit, with bus stops located close to most residences. Highways nearby make car travel efficient, and parking is generally easy to find. Bright primary schools are close to many residences, offering educational opportunities for residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

It is easy to move around by bike in Oaklyn. House buyers who want to live in a compact community will also welcome the reasonably pedestrian-friendly character of Oaklyn; many daily errands can be run without needing to use a car, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. The favored mode of transportation in Oaklyn is usually driving. Many houses for sale are a rather short car ride from the closest highway, and parking is generally easy. However, public transit riders may find limited choices in Oaklyn as a result of the infrequent service. Nonetheless, homeowners can depend on Collingswood on the Westbound to Philadelphia. There are a few bus lines traversing the borough, and bus stops are not very far away from most residences.

Services

Primary schools are very easy to access as a pedestrian from anywhere in Oaklyn. However, locals may consider it difficult to get to high schools as pedestrians. Residents have the choice between public and private secondary schools. In terms of food, the closest grocery store in this borough is usually only a rather short distance away. Furthermore, Oaklyn is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also easy to get to a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

The character of Oaklyn is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. Green spaces, like Reverend Evers Park and Bobby Almand Memorial Field, are very well-located and there are approximately 30 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which makes it very easy to get to them. This part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area is quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic - although there are still several noisier sections, especially around the railway line.

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries6.4

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance