Is Canterbury Trails safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Canterbury Trails as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Canterbury Trails
“Go. Canterbury Trails is a quiet, low-crime residential subdivision in South Austin that poses minimal safety risks to visitors. While it is strictly suburban with no major tourist attractions within its borders, it is a safe and tranquil base near South Manchaca's entertainment corridor.”
About the area
Canterbury Trails is an established South Austin neighborhood featuring modest single-family homes, mature shade trees, and quiet residential cul-de-sacs. Situated just west of Manchaca Road, it balances suburban seclusion with close driving proximity to parks and outdoor beer gardens.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Canterbury Trails
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no city bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood, but internal streets have low vehicular speeds, and natural trails connect nearby at Bauerle Ranch.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rate than citywide and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied housing fostering neighborhood stability
- Close proximity to South Manchaca music patios and Bauerle Ranch Park
- Low-speed residential streets suitable for daytime walking
Cons
- Opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins occur periodically
- Very car-dependent with limited sidewalk continuity connecting outside the subdivision
- Subdued suburban area located roughly 12 miles south of Downtown Austin
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually absent within the interior neighborhood, though occasional encampments or panhandling occur further north along major intersections at Slaughter Lane.
What Canterbury Trails is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and very safe, with neighbors jogging and walking dogs along quiet streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with negligible pedestrian safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe, though street illumination is minimal along certain interior cul-de-sacs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and still with virtually no foot traffic, maintaining a safe environment aside from isolated vehicle theft risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro does not run transit lines directly through the neighborhood; the closest bus service is Route 311 along Manchaca Road, requiring a moderate walk, with no rail stations nearby.
Street parking is free, unrestricted, and readily available throughout the neighborhood subdivisions with no permit or meter zones.
Things to do in Canterbury Trails
- Hike and bike the natural surface trails at nearby Bauerle Ranch Park
- Catch live music, food trucks, and patio games along the South Manchaca entertainment strip
- Enjoy a relaxing neighborhood stroll among mature live oaks and ranch-style homes
Local favorites
- Moontower Saloon · Bar & Grill · 4.6★ (2350)Expansive outdoor hangout featuring live music, food trucks, and sand volleyball courts.
- Lustre Pearl South · Beer Garden · 4.5★ (720)Sprawling South Austin bar set in a historic ranch house with draft beer and yard games.
- The Hive · Coffee Shop & Co-working · 4.6★ (510)Community coffeehouse and cafe serving espresso, craft beer, and snacks with a family-friendly patio.
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Common questions about Canterbury Trails
Is Canterbury Trails safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Canterbury Trails a good place to live?
On safety, Canterbury Trails scores 83/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Canterbury Trails?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Canterbury Trails are safer?
Villages of Shady Hollow (91), Saddlewood Estates (84), Tanglewood Forest (84) score higher nearby.
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