Is Lindridge/Martin Manor safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lindridge/Martin Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lindridge/Martin Manor
“Go. Lindridge/Martin Manor is a quiet, leafy residential enclave bordered by bustling commercial corridors that offer great dining. Violent crime rates are relatively low, though visitors should take normal precautions against vehicle break-ins when parking along major thoroughfares like Cheshire Bridge Road and Piedmont Road.”
Recent infrastructure focus in the area has centered on the long-awaited reopening of the Cheshire Bridge Road bridge following multiple repair projects.
About the area
Lindridge/Martin Manor is a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood situated in northeast Atlanta between Buckhead and Midtown. The interior features mid-century ranch-style homes and manicured yards, while its outer edges provide access to eclectic dining, shopping, and nightlife along Cheshire Bridge and Manchester roads.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Dining Corridor
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in Lindridge/Martin Manor
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 42/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes and has hilly terrain, though it is located within a mile of the Peachtree Creek Greenway connections and planned South Fork trail extensions.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to broader Atlanta city averages
- High household income and well-maintained single-family residential core
- Central location with immediate access to I-85, GA-400, and Midtown
- Active neighborhood association with private security patrol options
Cons
- Opportunistic vehicle break-ins in strip mall parking lots along Cheshire Bridge Road
- Heavy commuter cut-through traffic along periphery corridors during rush hours
- Pedestrian connectivity diminishes quickly once leaving the residential interior
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential core, but unhoused individuals and occasional encampments can be observed near interstate underpasses and along sections of Cheshire Bridge Road.
What Lindridge/Martin Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with neighborhood joggers, dog walkers, and light residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm throughout the neighborhood streets, with steady customer traffic in commercial shopping centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Lively around neighborhood restaurants and bars, feeling generally safe with standard situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet in the residential core, though commercial strips require caution regarding car break-ins and lower visibility.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA serves the area with bus route 27 running along Cheshire Bridge Road, connecting riders directly to the Lindbergh Center rail station located approximately 1 to 1.5 miles to the northwest.
Residential streets offer ample free street parking, while commercial plazas provide dedicated, free surface lots with occasional valet service during peak evening dinner hours.
Things to do in Lindridge/Martin Manor
- Dine along the eclectic Cheshire Bridge Road culinary corridor
- Explore the Armand Park green space and neighborhood playground
- Take a quiet walk through the winding, hilly mid-century streets of Martin Manor
Local favorites
- The Colonnade · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Historic Atlanta institution serving classic Southern comfort staples since 1927.
- Nino's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (920)Intimate, long-standing neighborhood trattoria featuring traditional pasta dishes and vintage decor.
- Taqueria del Sol · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (2300)Popular fast-casual spot dishing out creative tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas.
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.