Name: Zip Code 11545
Address: Oyster Bay

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11545 offers a peaceful neighborhood atmosphere with mostly single detached homes, including spacious options featuring four or more bedrooms. The area is served by numerous public and private schools, providing educational opportunities conveniently nearby. Dining options are plentiful, with around 20 restaurants and coffee shops accessible to residents. Public transportation includes bus routes and proximity to the Glen Head train station on the Oyster Bay Branch, facilitating convenient travel. While the terrain is hilly and cycling infrastructure is limited, daily necessities such as pharmacies and staple goods are generally easy to find within the area. Parking availability is plentiful, enhancing accessibility by vehicle.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a reasonably good mode of transportation in Zip Code 11545. It is especially convenient to come across a place to park. In contrast, Zip Code 11545 is not particularly transit friendly. Nevertheless, train stations, such as the Glen Head, Greenvale and Sea Cliff on the Oyster Bay Branch, are not very far away from the greater part of homes in the postal code. There are a few bus lines passing through the postal code, and the closest bus stop is typically around the corner. Traveling as a pedestrian in Zip Code 11545 is not very common, even though meeting daily needs is easy without the need for a vehicle. This area is also not very cycling-friendly as the terrain is not particularly flat, and there are few bike lanes.

Services

In Zip Code 11545, residents will generally be able to access both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians. Along with public schools, there are also private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With respect to food, a vehicle is commonly needed in this postal code to access one of approximately 10 supermarkets. Nevertheless, it is generally a reasonably short distance to the nearest pharmacy, which can provide some basic food items. A restaurant is often just around the corner, for instance along Railroad Avenue, and there are also about 10 coffee shops in Zip Code 11545.

Character

People who prefer a relaxed environment will enjoy Zip Code 11545. Zip Code 11545 is reasonably quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although there are still several louder sections, especially around the railway line.

Car friendly7.6

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 friendly4.8

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

Transit friendly4.2

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive