Name: Taylor Heirs Plate
Address: Covington

About the neighborhood

Taylor Heirs Plate offers a charming neighborhood with mainly single detached homes featuring three or more bedrooms, providing spacious living options. The area is well-connected to several bus lines, making public transit accessible even if driving is the preferred mode of transportation. Convenient access to highways and ample parking options add to the appeal. A variety of nearby parks, such as Bill Cappel Sports Complex, contribute to the neighborhood’s pleasant atmosphere and offer many green spaces for relaxation. Residents benefit from the close proximity of grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and both public and private primary schools, providing convenient everyday amenities.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of Covington is very car friendly. Nearby highways are moderately easy to drive to from any location in Taylor Heirs Plate, and it is convenient to park. On the other hand, the transit system in this part of the city is fairly poor. Thankfully, homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally very close by. Biking is difficult in Taylor Heirs Plate because there are a fair number of elevation changes to challenge cyclists, and the cycling network is not very well-developed. Getting around as a pedestrian is also not particularly practical for house buyers in this neighborhood as few day-to-day needs can be met without a car.

Services

Residents will appreciate that no matter where their house is located in this part of the city, primary schools are nearby. However, high schools are not plentiful and therefore may require a very long distance to get to. House buyers have the choice between public and private elementary schools. Concerning eating, it is very often feasible for home buyers in this part of the city to buy their groceries without the need to get in a car. Furthermore, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of options, and a limited selection of cafes is available as well.

Character

There is a reasonably good selection of green spaces in Taylor Heirs Plate. Green spaces, such as Bill Cappel Sports Complex, are very well-situated and there are a few of them close by for residents to discover, making them easy to get to. Lastly, this part of Covington is relatively quiet, as there are few people out and about on the streets,.

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly3.2

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk