Name: Somerville
Address: Manchester

About the neighborhood

Somerville offers a quiet and relaxed residential environment with a dynamic atmosphere near its main streets. The neighborhood features a mixture of single detached homes, small apartment buildings, and duplexes, primarily with two and three bedrooms. Residents can find a variety of dining options and convenient access to grocery stores, making daily errands straightforward. Multiple public and private schools, both elementary and secondary, are readily accessible nearby. While the area is well connected by several bus lines, it is also quite car friendly with easy access to highways and ample parking. This neighborhood blends convenience with a peaceful setting.

Characteristics

Transportation

Somerville will appeal to people who appreciate residing in a compact community as it is reasonably suited to pedestrians; many daily needs can be carried out without the need to get in a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. In contrast, it is difficult to move around by bike in Somerville since the cycling infrastructure is rather poor, and the area is not especially flat. Somerville is a fairly good part of Manchester for traveling by car. Nearby highways are moderately easy to access from any location in Somerville, and it is convenient to park. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is difficult in this area. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop.

Services

House buyers in Somerville will value that a grocery store is always only a very short distance away. Moreover, there are a good number of choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. With respect to education, in Somerville, property owners will usually be able to get to primary as well as high schools without a car. Residents benefit from public and private elementary schools.

Character

Somerville is appealing, as it contains both vibrant and quiet areas. Even though this part of Manchester is not known for its lively atmosphere, its main streets can still be quite dynamic, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the neighborhood. At the same time, this neighborhood is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly6.2

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

Cycling friendly4.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.0

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.0

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

Groceries8.8

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk