Is Ashmead Village safe?
Cheltenham, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Ashmead Village as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Ashmead Village
“Go. Ashmead Village is a quiet, largely residential pocket in Cheltenham Township that offers a safe and peaceful suburban setting. While located near the Philadelphia border where basic awareness of opportunistic property theft is advised, violent crime rates are low and the area is welcoming.”
About the area
Ashmead Village is an established residential neighborhood in Montgomery County's Cheltenham Township, bordered by Tookany Creek green spaces. It provides a peaceful suburban atmosphere with single-family homes, modest mid-century developments, and easy access to local parks and adjacent commercial hubs.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Ashmead Village
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no bike-share docking system in the township, but the Tookany Creek Trail provides scenic, dedicated multi-use pathways for recreational cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to adjacent Philadelphia neighborhoods
- High homeownership rates and well-kept residential properties
- Direct proximity to Tookany Creek Parkway and regional recreation trails
Cons
- Vulnerable to sporadic vehicle break-ins and property crime typical of border suburbs
- Lacks internal commercial corridors, requiring travel for dining and shopping
- Pedestrian infrastructure is limited outside of the parkway trails
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is essentially absent within the residential core of Ashmead Village, with only occasional panhandling observed near major commercial intersections along Cheltenham Avenue.
What Ashmead Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters, school buses, and residents walking dogs in daylight.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-stress, with calm streets and occasional visitors around Tookany Creek Park.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Streets quiet down quickly after sunset, maintaining a relaxed, safe suburban neighborhood feel.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and poorly lit in some residential sections; safe but standard suburban precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
SEPTA serves the area via Bus Route 70 along Cheltenham Avenue, with Cheltenham and Elkins Park Regional Rail stations accessible within a short 5-minute drive.
Street parking is free and widely available across all residential blocks, with no meters or paid public garages needed.
Things to do in Ashmead Village
- Stroll or jog along the paved trails in Tookany Creek Parkway
- Tour local history exhibits at the nearby Richard Wall House Museum
- Play tennis or relax at the community facilities in neighboring Wall Park
Local favorites
- Marco Polo Restaurant & Bar · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (930)A longstanding local favorite serving classic Italian entrees, pizza, and cocktails in a warm environment.
- Roling's Bakery · Bakery · 4.7★ (385)Celebrated nearby kosher bakery known for traditional Jewish rye, challah, and gourmet pastries.
- Hunan Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.2★ (210)Unassuming local strip-mall staple delivering reliable Hunan and Szechuan dishes.
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Common questions about Ashmead Village
Is Ashmead Village safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Ashmead Village a good place to live?
On safety, Ashmead Village scores 78/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Ashmead Village?
Walk score 46/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Ashmead Village are safer?
McKinley (90), Rockledge (PA) (88), Elkins Park Gardens (82) score higher nearby.
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