Name: West End
Address: Allentown

About the neighborhood

West End offers a peaceful community with well-placed public green spaces such as Trexler Memorial Park and Cedar Creek Parkway for relaxation. The neighborhood features a diverse mix of housing options, including single detached homes, duplexes, townhouses, and lofts, accommodating various preferences and needs. Daily errands are convenient with grocery stores always nearby and an array of dining options concentrated along 19th Street, complemented by several coffee shops. Commuting is facilitated by approximately 10 bus lines and close proximity to major highways, and the area supports easy bicycle travel. Schools, both public and private, are accessible, enhancing the neighborhood’s convenience and appeal.

Characteristics

Transportation

West End is conducive to bicycling. It is also easy for pedestrians to get around in this community; many daily needs are convenient to carry out without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. The public transit service in West End is not very frequent. Nevertheless, homeowners benefit from approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. However, driving is a good transportation option in West End. It is easy to find a parking spot, and most houses for sale are a rather short car ride from the closest highway.

Services

In West End, locals will typically be able to access both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians. Residents have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. As far as food is concerned, a supermarket is ordinarily accessible within a short pedestrian trip from most houses for sale in West End. Furthermore, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of opportunities, and there are also about 10 cafes in West End. It is also a reasonably short distance to a decent variety of clothing stores.

Character

West End has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, its main streets can still be quite lively, and with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. West End is wonderful for those who like quiet surroundings, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. The majority of locations in the community have good access to parks, such as Union Terrace and Cedar Creek Parkway East, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly6.0

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.6

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.4

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

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk