Name: Zip Code 63147
Address: St. Louis

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 63147, Missouri offers a neighborhood with a rich variety of housing options, including single detached homes and spacious lofts, providing diverse architectural charm. The area features numerous public green spaces such as the well-located Hickey Park, offering tranquil spots for relaxation amid natural surroundings. Residents benefit from convenient access to several grocery stores and a selection of restaurants nearby. Educational needs are well served with multiple public and private elementary schools accessible within the neighborhood. Extensive bicycling infrastructure supports outdoor recreation despite some hilly terrain, while frequent bus lines provide multiple transit choices for commuting or excursions.

Characteristics

Transportation

The best way to move around in Zip Code 63147 is usually a car. It is easy to park. On the other hand, the public transit service in Zip Code 63147 is not very frequent. Nonetheless, house owners benefit from about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are typically around the corner. This postal code is not particularly bicycling-friendly as riding is rendered strenuous by the typically hilly area. Nevertheless, there are a fair number of bike lanes. It is also sometimes challenging for pedestrians to navigate this area as few daily errands can be run without the use of a vehicle.

Services

Residents will appreciate the proximity to primary schools, which are within a short distance from vast majority houses for sale in this area. However, high schools are not plentiful and consequently tend to require a very long trip to get to. Residents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. When it comes to eating, property owners in this area will value that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. There are also over 50 restaurants in this area.

Character

There is a wide variety of green spaces in Zip Code 63147. Green spaces, such as Fairground Park and Venice Park, are very well-situated and there are about 40 of them close by for residents to explore, which makes it easy to reach them. This postal code remains relatively quiet, thanks to the presence of few pedestrians, although those who are around I-70, Mark Twain Expy or one of the railway lines may experience more noise.

Car friendly8.6

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.6

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

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries7.2

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