Name: West Side
Address: Manchester

About the neighborhood

West Side offers a calm and inviting neighborhood with primarily one- to three-bedroom housing options that include large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes. The community boasts convenient access to a variety of local businesses, including about 20 nearby restaurants and a neighborhood coffee shop along Oak Street. Primary schools are situated close to residences throughout the area, ensuring accessibility. This neighborhood features reasonably bike-friendly streets and offers easy access to nearby highways, complemented by plentiful parking options. The slower-paced environment provides a quiet atmosphere with limited street noise, while nearby parks are readily accessible in surrounding neighborhoods.

Characteristics

Transportation

Property owners who want to live in a compact community will welcome the pedestrian-friendly character of West Side; meeting daily needs is easy without the use of a vehicle, and various businesses are close by. Commuting by bicycle is also easy in West Side. The favored approach to get around in this area is usually driving. Many homes for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, and it is convenient to come across a parking spot. In contrast, public transit users may experience few choices in West Side as a result of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally around the corner.

Services

Locals will appreciate that no matter where their home is located in this part of Manchester, primary schools are close by. However, it can be difficult to reach high schools from properties for sale in West Side. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. When it comes to food, it is convenient to reach the closest supermarket as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in West Side. Likewise, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of options, and a limited variety of coffee shops can be found as well. It is also a rather short distance to a decent choice of clothing stores.

Character

West Side is a good neighborhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm atmosphere. This part of Manchester is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Lastly, there are about 40 green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, like Mount Nebo Park and Center Spring Pond Park, and they are very well-distributed, which makes it easy to get to them.

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

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

Groceries7.4

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