Name: Zip Code 02746
Address: New Bedford

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 02746 offers convenient access to numerous nearby businesses, making daily errands simple and efficient. The area benefits from easy access to highways such as Gold Streetar Mothers Memorial Highway, facilitating smooth commutes by car and convenient parking options. Local grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes are plentiful within a short distance, contributing to a well-rounded neighborhood experience. Educational institutions, including primary and high schools, are close by, enhancing accessibility for residents. The neighborhood is characterized by a calm atmosphere with generally low noise levels, providing a peaceful living environment. Housing options consist of duplexes, small and large apartment buildings, and single detached homes, primarily from its mid-century development period.

Characteristics

Transportation

People who appreciate residing in a compact community will welcome the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of Zip Code 02746; running common errands is convenient without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. However, commuting by bicycle is challenging in this area as the topography is not especially flat, and the bicycling network is sometimes poor. This area is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, the postal code is linked by a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences. In contrast, traveling by car is convenient in Zip Code 02746. It is a very short drive to the closest highway, such as Gold Streetar Mothers Memorial Hwy, from anywhere in this postal code, and accessing a parking spot is generally easy.

Services

It is especially easy to reach the nearest supermarket without a car from most properties for sale in Zip Code 02746. Moreover, there are a fair number of opportunities in close proximity for those who value restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short distance to a good choice of clothing stores. With regards to education, primary as well as high schools are very easy to access without the need for a vehicle from anywhere in Zip Code 02746. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Zip Code 02746 offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with its approximately 10 nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. At the same time, this postal code is quiet overall, as the streets are usually reasonably calm, however noise can be bothersome around the airport (New Bedford Rgnl), Gold Streetar Mothers Memorial Hwy or the railway line.

Car friendly7.2

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

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.4

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

Groceries9.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk