Name: Zip Code 01772
Address: Southborough, MA

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 01772 offers a peaceful environment with numerous green spaces and about 30 parks nearby, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The neighborhood features a variety of spacious single detached homes, mostly built around 1978, with many offering three or more bedrooms. Schools, particularly public and private elementary options, are conveniently located within the area. Accessibility to highways like Massachusetts Tpke allows for quick travel by car, and convenient parking options are abundant. Although cycling routes are limited due to the hilly terrain, residents benefit from connections to regional train lines and several bus routes for alternative travel options.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is an excellent transportation option in this postal code. It is especially convenient to find a parking spot, and it is a rather short drive to the closest highway, such as I-495, from anywhere in Zip Code 01772. On the other hand, the transit service in this area is not very accessible. Nonetheless, there is the Southborough on the Framingham/Worcester Line. There are a few bus lines traversing the postal code. The bike is a sometimes poor method of transportation in this area because the cycling network is not very well-developed, and there are a good number of hills to challenge cyclists. Zip Code 01772 is also not very conducive to pedestrians because running common errands is impractical without a car.

Services

Home buyers in this area generally have to use a vehicle to shop for their groceries. There are also a few options for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. With regards to education, primary schools are easy to get to without a car from any location in this area. However, it can be very hard to access high schools as a pedestrian. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

One of the highlights of Zip Code 01772 is its broad selection of green spaces. There are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to visit, such as HALT and Beals Preserve, which makes it very easy to get to them. It remains relatively serene in this area, since there are very few people out and about on the streets.

Car friendly10.0

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.4

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Transit friendly1.0

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants3.6

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries3.2

Some groceries within a short drive