Name: Outside the Belt
Address: Manchester

About the neighborhood

Outside the Belt offers a tranquil atmosphere with a variety of single detached homes alongside spacious apartment buildings, primarily constructed around the mid-1980s. Many houses feature two to three bedrooms, providing comfortable living spaces. Convenient access to highways like I-293 allows efficient driving connections throughout the area. Residents have nearby dining options providing diverse culinary choices and several public and private elementary schools to choose from. While public transit is available via a few bus lines, the neighborhood’s calm streets create a peaceful setting. This community presents a pleasant place to settle with a balance of convenience and quiet charm.

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is usually the favored approach to get around in Outside the Belt. It is a short drive to the closest highway, such as I-93, from any location in Outside the Belt, and accessing a place to park is generally easy. On the other hand, the public transit in this area is not very convenient. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the community, and the closest bus stop is typically around the corner. Outside the Belt is not very cycling-friendly as the bicycling network is rather limited, and traveling by bike is made strenuous by the often hilly terrain. Many of the houses for sale in this part of the city are located in areas that are also not very well-suited for those who get around as pedestrians because running common errands is sometimes difficult without a vehicle.

Services

Property buyers may consider it challenging to access high schools and primary schools as pedestrians. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. As far as food is concerned, a vehicle is usually needed in this part of the city to access one of approximately 10 supermarkets. There are also over 50 restaurants and cafes in Outside the Belt.

Character

Outside the Belt is a community to buy a home in for those who prefer a laid-back atmosphere. Outside the Belt is relatively calm, since there are very few people out and about on the streets.

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 friendly2.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries3.0

Some groceries within a short drive