Name: Zip Code 04005
Address: Biddeford

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 04005 offers a peaceful environment characterized by a slower pace and minimal street noise in most areas. The neighborhood features a diverse mix of housing, including single detached homes, small apartment buildings, and duplexes, with many properties built before the 1960s. Residents have access to around 10 grocery stores and nearby pharmacies, making convenient shopping options easily available. While the area includes some pleasant spots for bicycling, the terrain’s hills add variety to outdoor activities. Overall, this community provides a calm setting with abundant shopping resources and a variety of housing types to suit different preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code is moderately well-suited for those who like to travel as pedestrians; carrying out daily needs is convenient without a vehicle. Although riding a bike is better in certain pockets than others, the bicycle is a sometimes poor method of transportation in this area because there are a fair number of slopes for cyclists to brave, and the cycling network is not very extensive.

Services

Home buyers in Zip Code 04005 almost always have to use a vehicle to shop for their groceries in one of approximately 20 stores. Nonetheless, getting to the nearest pharmacy and thus some staple foods is generally easy. With respect to education, it can be challenging to travel to high schools and primary schools from properties for sale in Zip Code 04005. Residents benefit from public and private secondary schools.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Zip Code 04005. Zip Code 04005 is quiet overall, as the streets tend to be peaceful - however noise can be problematic close to the railway line, Maine Tpke or the airport (Biddeford Muni).

Car friendly7.4

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

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

Restaurants1.4

Few or no restaurants within a short drive

Groceries0.4

Few or no groceries within a short drive

Shopping0.6

Few or no shops within a short drive