Name: Zip Code 02871
Address: Portsmouth

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 02871 features a serene atmosphere highlighted by numerous green spaces and nearly 20 nearby parks, including Oakland Forest and Town Pond, perfect for outdoor relaxation. The neighborhood mainly consists of single detached homes constructed around 1971, offering two- and three-bedroom options that contribute to its distinct charm. Access to highways is easy, making car travel convenient for daily activities and commuting. Public transit is available through several bus lines with stops nearby, and parking is readily accessible throughout the area. A modest selection of restaurants and schools, both public and private, serve the community in this peaceful neighborhood setting.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are an excellent transportation option in Zip Code 02871. Finding a parking spot is easy, and many real estate listings are a short drive from the closest highway. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is difficult in Zip Code 02871. Nonetheless, residents benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are commonly around the corner. It is difficult for pedestrians to navigate Zip Code 02871 because very few daily needs can be met without the use of a car. It is also difficult to commute by bike in Zip Code 02871 as there are few bike lanes, and bicycle riders encounter quite a few slopes.

Services

In most, if not all, cases, a car is needed to buy groceries. There are also a few options for those who value restaurants within a short distance. In terms of education, residents may find it very hard to reach high schools and primary schools without a car. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Zip Code 02871 is a reasonably good postal code to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. This area is reasonably quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although that is not the case near the airport (Newport State). Finally, there are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to enjoy, including Highland Woods and Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and they are very well-situated, which results in them being easy to reach from the majority of locations within Zip Code 02871.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly2.6

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.2

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

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants2.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.2

Few or no groceries within a short drive