Name: Zip Code 01760
Address: Natick

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 01760 offers a relaxed and peaceful neighborhood atmosphere with access to more than 50 green spaces like Sherman Nature Preserve and Kennedy Middle School that provide tranquil surroundings. The area features a solid mix of single detached homes alongside apartments, many with spacious two- to four-bedroom options built between the 1960s and 1980s. Several supermarkets, over 50 restaurants, and coffee shops make dining and shopping convenient for residents. Educational opportunities are close by, with both public and private schools accessible. Parking is easy and there are about 10 bus lines nearby, along with accessible train stations like West Natick and Natick Center.

Characteristics

Transportation

The preferred way to move around in this area is usually a car. It is very convenient to find a place to park. On the other hand, this area is not an especially pleasant postal code for traveling by public transit. Thankfully, train stations, including the West Natick and Natick Center with access to the Framingham/Worcester Line, are typically relatively close by from the bulk of homes in the postal code. There are about 20 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually very close by. Biking is occasionally difficult in this postal code because the area is not particularly flat, and the cycling infrastructure is somewhat poor. There also aren't many pedestrians out on the streets of Zip Code 01760, although running day-to-day errands is convenient without the need to use a car.

Services

It is a reasonably short trip to get to primary as well as high schools from any location in Zip Code 01760. Residents have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning food, home buyers in Zip Code 01760 will value that a grocery store is always only a rather short distance away. In addition, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a good number of choices, for instance along Washington Street, and a limited selection of coffee shops is available as well.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Zip Code 01760. There are over 150 green spaces nearby for residents to visit, including Mass Horticultural Society Gardens at Elm Bank and Sherborn Town Forest, and they are very well-distributed, which makes it very easy to reach them. This area is also very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly8.6

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

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.4

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