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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 4 Upper Southampton neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 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
90
Go
Neighborhoods scored
4
4 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 4
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 4 safest neighborhoods in Upper Southampton
- 1Bryn GweledUpper SouthamptonBryn Gweled Homesteads is a cooperative community founded in 1940 nestled within Upper Southampton Township. It features unique mid-century modern…93Go
- 2DavisvilleUpper SouthamptonDavisville is a residential and light commercial enclave situated along the border of Upper Southampton and Warminster townships. Characterized by…89Go
- 3Southampton (Upper Southampton)Upper SouthamptonUpper Southampton offers classic suburban living in lower Bucks County, characterized by established single-family neighborhoods, community parks…89Go
- 4County LineUpper SouthamptonCounty Line refers to the suburban corridor along County Line Road bordering Montgomery and Bucks Counties in Upper Southampton Township. The area is…89Go
Best things to do in Upper Southampton
- Stroll or play sports at Southampton Community Park
- Explore the nearby Pennypack Trail northern extension for walking and jogging
- Browse local specialty shops and bakeries along 2nd Street Pike and Street Road
- Take a self-guided architectural drive to view classic mid-century modern and organic-style homes
- Explore nature and walking trails at nearby Tamanend Community Park
- Attend a public cooperative workshop or scheduled community arts event at the Bryn Gweled Community Center
- Explore the walking trails, disc golf course, and butterfly garden at Tamanend Community Park.
- Experience traditional banya saunas and cold plunge pools at the Southampton Spa.
Getting around Upper Southampton
Transit
- Transit access is extremely limited; SEPTA Bus Route 22 runs along 2nd Street Pike roughly 1.5 miles away, and the closest SEPTA Regional Rail connection is the Somerton Station on the West Trenton Line, about 4 miles south.
- SEPTA serves the area via Regional Rail at the nearby Trevose or Warminster stations (5-10 minute drive) and bus Route 22 connecting to local transit hubs.
- Public transit is operated by SEPTA, primarily served by Bus Route 24 along 2nd Street Pike; Regional Rail access requires a short drive to the Warminster Line in Warminster or the West Trenton Line at Trevose.
Biking & trails
- There is no public bike-share program in the area; cyclists ride on local winding roads or connect to the nearby Pennypack Trail a few miles west in Montgomery and Bucks counties.
- There are no dedicated municipal bike lanes or bike-share programs in Davisville, though the northern stretch of the Pennypack Trail is accessible a short drive south.
Parking
- Parking is strictly off-street on private driveways for residents and designated lot parking at the Community Center for sanctioned events; on-street parking is minimal and generally restricted along narrow residential lanes.
- Parking is abundant and free throughout Davisville, with ample private parking lots at shopping centers and easy, unmetered residential street parking.
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All Upper Southampton neighborhoods by safety score
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- Bryn GweledUpper SouthamptonBryn Gweled Homesteads is a cooperative community founded in 1940 nestled within Upper Southampton Township. It features unique mid-century modern…93Go
- County LineUpper SouthamptonCounty Line refers to the suburban corridor along County Line Road bordering Montgomery and Bucks Counties in Upper Southampton Township. The area is…89Go
- DavisvilleUpper SouthamptonDavisville is a residential and light commercial enclave situated along the border of Upper Southampton and Warminster townships. Characterized by…89Go
- Southampton (Upper Southampton)Upper SouthamptonUpper Southampton offers classic suburban living in lower Bucks County, characterized by established single-family neighborhoods, community parks…89Go
Upper Southampton safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Upper Southampton?
Bryn Gweled scores highest at 93/100, followed by Davisville (89) and Southampton (Upper Southampton) (89).
Is Upper Southampton safe to walk at night?
In the 4 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Upper Southampton areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Upper Southampton 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.