Cities / Pennsylvania / Upper Chichester
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 4 Upper Chichester neighborhoods we score (average 80/100), 4 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
80
Go
Neighborhoods scored
4
4 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 3
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 4 safest neighborhoods in Upper Chichester
- 1BoothwynUpper ChichesterBoothwyn is an established residential suburb located in southwestern Delaware County along the Delaware state line. It features single-family homes…81Go
- 2Gardendale (Upper Chichester)Upper ChichesterGardendale is a modest, mid-century residential neighborhood in Upper Chichester Township consisting primarily of single-family homes and quiet…81Go
- 3OgdenUpper ChichesterOgden is a low-density suburban community situated in Upper Chichester Township along the Pennsylvania-Delaware border. Composed primarily of…80Go
- 4Twin Oaks (Upper Chichester)Upper ChichesterTwin Oaks is an established, working-to-middle-class enclave located within Upper Chichester Township. Dominated by single-family homes, leafy…78Go, stay aware
Best things to do in Upper Chichester
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and ballfields at Upper Chichester Municipal Recreation Complex nearby
- Explore local parks and community events at Furey Road Park
- Sample regional Delco Italian fare and classic hoagies at nearby local delis
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails, sports fields, and playgrounds at Furey Road Park.
- Browse local goods, baked treats, and homestyle food at Booths Corner Farmers Market just minutes away.
- Explore the historic grounds and community events at the Upper Chichester Municipal Complex.
- Shop for fresh local produce, Amish baked goods, and specialty foods at the nearby Booths Corner Farmers Market
- Enjoy outdoor sports, playgrounds, and community events at the Upper Chichester Municipal Complex
Getting around Upper Chichester
Transit
- Public transit is provided by SEPTA via bus routes 114 and 119 along Chichester Avenue. The nearest Regional Rail service is the Marcus Hook Station on the Wilmington/Newark Line, located roughly two miles southeast.
- Public transit is operated by SEPTA via local bus routes (such as Route 119) along major corridors like Chichester Avenue, but frequency is limited; the nearest regional rail connections are the Marcus Hook and Claymont stations several miles away.
- Transit service is minimal; SEPTA operates bus Route 119 through sections of Upper Chichester connecting toward Chester Transportation Center, but a personal vehicle is essential for navigating the area.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share program and dedicated on-road bike lanes are sparse, though residential side streets offer low-stress neighborhood cycling.
- There is no bike-share program in the neighborhood; cycling is feasible on low-speed residential side streets, but dedicated bike lanes and multi-use greenways are largely absent along arterial roads.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface lots at all commercial centers and ample street parking in residential subdivisions.
- Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking on residential streets.
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All Upper Chichester neighborhoods by safety score
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- BoothwynUpper ChichesterBoothwyn is an established residential suburb located in southwestern Delaware County along the Delaware state line. It features single-family homes…81Go
- Gardendale (Upper Chichester)Upper ChichesterGardendale is a modest, mid-century residential neighborhood in Upper Chichester Township consisting primarily of single-family homes and quiet…81Go
- OgdenUpper ChichesterOgden is a low-density suburban community situated in Upper Chichester Township along the Pennsylvania-Delaware border. Composed primarily of…80Go
- Twin Oaks (Upper Chichester)Upper ChichesterTwin Oaks is an established, working-to-middle-class enclave located within Upper Chichester Township. Dominated by single-family homes, leafy…78Go, stay aware
Upper Chichester safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Upper Chichester?
Boothwyn scores highest at 81/100, followed by Gardendale (Upper Chichester) (81) and Ogden (80).
Is Upper Chichester safe to walk at night?
In the 3 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Upper Chichester areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Upper Chichester neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.