Name: Zip Code 19701
Address: Glasgow

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 19701 offers a tranquil environment rich with over 50 nearby parks including Village of Becks Pond Park and Fox Run Park, making outdoor relaxation accessible. The area features primarily single detached homes alongside small apartment buildings and townhouses, with many properties built around 1995. Four-bedroom and three-bedroom options are prevalent, providing ample space to residents. A handful of bus lines serve the neighborhood, affording convenient transit options, while plentiful parking makes car travel straightforward. Local amenities include approximately ten supermarkets and a selection of nearby restaurants catering to diverse tastes. This neighborhood’s calm atmosphere and plentiful green spaces foster a peaceful setting for residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area is very car friendly. It is especially convenient to come across a parking spot. In contrast, the transit access in Zip Code 19701 is quite bad. Thankfully, the postal code is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally a short distance away. Zip Code 19701 is not very conducive to pedestrians because few daily errands can be run without a car. The bike is a rather poor mode of transportation in this area since there are a good number of hills, and the cycling network is not very extensive.

Services

High schools and primary schools are not numerous in this postal code, and consequently not always within a short distance. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. In terms of eating, a portion of home buyers in this postal code may be able to shop for groceries as pedestrians in one of around 20 stores, while others will have to rely on another means of transportation. There are also over 100 restaurants in Zip Code 19701.

Character

The character of Zip Code 19701 is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. This area is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, a lot of locations in the postal code have good access to public green spaces, like Kodiak Park and Glasgow Park, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to visit, such as Leathermans Run park and Summit North Marina.

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly4.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.6

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

Transit friendly1.2

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants4.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.0

Some groceries within a short drive