Name: Zip Code 19020
Address: Bensalem

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 19020 offers a peaceful and serene environment with calm streets and abundant green spaces such as Neshaminy State Park and Glen Foerd nearby. The neighborhood features a variety of housing options, including single detached homes, townhouses, and apartment buildings with unit sizes ranging from lofts to larger residences. Primary and private schools are conveniently located throughout the area, making education accessible. A modest selection of supermarkets, restaurants, and coffee shops provides daily conveniences. Well-served by approximately ten bus lines and proximate access to the Trenton Line at nearby stations, the neighborhood supports efficient transit connections for residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area is particularly car friendly. Most homes for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Pennsylvania Tpke, and it is especially convenient to park. On the other hand, public transit users may experience few options in Zip Code 19020 due to the service's low frequency. Thankfully, residents can count on Beverly/Edgewater Park Light Rail Sta, Delanco Light Rail Station and Riverside Light Rail Station with access to the Riverline Light Rail. Commuters benefit from the Eddington, Cornwells Heights and Langhorne on the West Trenton Line and Trenton Line. The postal code is served by around 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses. A majority of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are not especially well-suited for those who prefer to get around as pedestrians since few common errands can be run without a vehicle. Biking is also difficult in Zip Code 19020 since there are few bike lanes, and there are a fair number of hills to challenge cyclists.

Services

It is a rather short trip to get to primary schools from most homes for sale in Zip Code 19020. In contrast, house buyers may find it challenging to get to high schools without the need for a vehicle. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With regards to food, a supermarket is typically reachable within a rather short trip from anywhere in Zip Code 19020. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and home buyers can enjoy approximately 30 cafes as well.

Character

Zip Code 19020 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this postal code with its around 30 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Most areas in Zip Code 19020 are very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Reaching green spaces, like Glen Foerd on the Delaware and Firefighters' Park, is easy from the majority of locations within the postal code and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to enjoy.

Car friendly9.4

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

Cycling friendly3.6

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

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

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.2

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance