Is East Nottingham safe?
East Nottingham, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East Nottingham as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on East Nottingham
“Go. East Nottingham Township is an exceptionally safe, peaceful rural community in southern Chester County. While you will need a car for everything, visitors can explore the countryside, parks, and nearby attractions without typical urban safety concerns.”
About the area
East Nottingham is a quiet, agrarian and residential township surrounding the borough of Oxford in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Characterized by rolling farm fields, wooded lots, and single-family homesteads, it offers scenic rural charm and high safety.
- Rural / Farmland
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in East Nottingham
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no bike-share system and road shoulders are narrow or non-existent, though Nottingham County Park and local preserves offer dedicated multi-use and mountain biking trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and property crime rates are well below state and national averages
- High median household income exceeding $100,000 with a strong homeownership rate above 85%
- Quiet, low-density rural atmosphere with abundant open green spaces
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no meaningful pedestrian infrastructure
- Narrow, winding rural roads lack lighting and can be hazardous for nighttime driving
- Longer response times for emergency services due to rural geographic spread
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in East Nottingham Township due to its low-density rural landscape and lack of urban services.
What East Nottingham is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and scenic with sunrise over rolling pastures and light local agricultural traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and completely safe, with occasional school buses and standard neighborhood vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and tranquil as residents return home, though roads quickly grow dark due to a lack of streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and extremely quiet with virtually zero foot traffic or crime, though wild animals like deer pose road hazards.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit in East Nottingham Township; the area is served strictly by personal vehicles, with occasional on-demand paratransit provided by TMACC/Rover Community Transportation.
Parking is abundant and entirely free across private driveways, local farm stands, and park lots, with no meters or paid garages in the township.
Things to do in East Nottingham
- Explore the walking trails and rare serpentine barrens at nearby Nottingham County Park
- Hike the peaceful wooded trails through the Glen Roy Preserve
- Take a short drive to the adjacent Herr's Snack Factory for a visitor tour
Local favorites
- Flickerwood Wine Cellars & Tasting Room · Winery · 4.6★ (120)A cozy tasting room offering local Pennsylvania wines, live acoustic music, and light fare.
- SawMill Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (780)A casual local spot serving burgers, sandwiches, and comfort food near the township border.
- Oxford Feed & Lumber · Farm & Hardware Supply · 4.7★ (310)A historic local agricultural and hardware fixture serving the local rural and equestrian community.
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Common questions about East Nottingham
Is East Nottingham safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is East Nottingham a good place to live?
On safety, East Nottingham scores 91/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is East Nottingham?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near East Nottingham are safer?
New London (92) score higher nearby.
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