Is Ensworth safe?
Nashville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ensworth as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ensworth
“Go. Ensworth is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and tranquil residential pocket in West Nashville. Visitors will experience virtually no violent crime risks, though visiting requires a vehicle as the area is entirely residential.”
About the area
Ensworth is an upscale, leafy neighborhood in West Nashville characterized by rolling terrain, mature tree canopies, and large single-family estates. Anchored by the Ensworth School campus and neighboring Belle Meade, it offers a peaceful suburban retreat just minutes from the city's premier parks.
- Affluent Residential
- Quiet & Leafy
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Ensworth
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no dedicated cycling infrastructure on neighborhood streets, though road cyclists frequently use local routes to access the Warner Park multi-use paths and the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the Metro Nashville area.
- Affluent economic profile with high median household incomes and negligible poverty rates.
- Very well-maintained housing stock, high homeownership, and quiet residential streets.
- Immediate proximity to Percy and Edwin Warner Parks and cultural attractions.
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining within neighborhood boundaries.
- Winding, narrow roads often lack sidewalks and streetlights, posing hazards for nighttime walking.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and street encampments are not a factor in this exclusively residential, low-density neighborhood.
What Ensworth is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and exceptionally safe, with residents walking dogs and low local traffic outside school drop-off hours.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm, quiet, and secure, dominated by residential activity and landscape maintenance crews.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and low-stress, though reduced street lighting means pedestrians should carry illumination along unpaved shoulders.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe, with very low vehicular movement and virtually no street-level activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
WeGo Public Transit provides regional service via Route 3 along nearby Harding Pike, but internal residential streets have no direct transit coverage.
Ample private driveway and dedicated venue parking exists across the area; street parking is generally permitted but discouraged due to narrow roads and lack of curbs.
Things to do in Ensworth
- Hike the forested trails and scenic ridges at nearby Percy Warner Park.
- Tour the historic mansion and botanical grounds at nearby Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
- Visit the adjacent Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery for a tour and bourbon tasting.
Local favorites
- Roze Pony · Cafe & Bistro · 4.5★ (320)An all-day upscale cafe serving elevated breakfast, lunch, and dinner classics in nearby Belle Meade.
- Sperry's Restaurant · Steakhouse · 4.6★ (1450)A storied West Nashville institution offering aged steaks, seafood, and a classic salad bar.
- Sam's Place Belle Meade · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (680)A popular neighborhood tavern serving pizzas, ribs, and casual pub fare with ample TV coverage.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.