Is Lynnwood Gardens safe?
Cheltenham, Pennsylvania · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lynnwood Gardens as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Lynnwood Gardens
“Go. Lynnewood Gardens is a quiet and generally safe suburban garden-apartment neighborhood in Cheltenham Township. While visitors should practice routine vehicle security due to proximity to busier urban transit corridors, violent crime is low and the residential environment is peaceful.”
About the area
Lynnewood Gardens is a large, mid-century garden-apartment community located in Montgomery County just north of the Philadelphia city line. It features brick low-rise apartment clusters, mature tree canopies, and direct access to major shopping centers along Cheltenham Avenue. It serves primarily as a tranquil, working-to-middle-class residential enclave.
- Suburban Residential
- Garden Apartments
- Tree-Lined
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Lynnwood Gardens
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no municipal bike-share in the immediate vicinity; cyclists use neighborhood streets to reach the Tookany Creek Trail approximately 1.5 miles south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rate compared to adjacent North Philadelphia districts
- Abundant green space, lawns, and tree-shaded courtyard layout
- Quick access to township emergency services, Cheltenham Police Department, and suburban hospitals
Cons
- Spillover property crime including occasional vehicle rummaging and package theft
- Aging mid-century building stock and high renter occupancy relative to surrounding single-family suburbs
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along Cheltenham Avenue and Route 611 during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the Lynnewood Gardens residential development, though occasional panhandling occurs at bus intersections along commercial Cheltenham Avenue.
What Lynnwood Gardens is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, filled with residents walking dogs and commuters heading toward transit corridors.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and leisurely, with active property maintenance and routine pedestrian activity along residential walkways.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe and low-key, though interior apartment walkways vary in lighting quality after dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets and lots become very quiet; walking alone in poorly lit courtyard corridors is best kept to a minimum.
Transit, parking and getting around
SEPTA serves the area with direct bus lines including Routes 22, 55, and 77 along Cheltenham and Old York roads, while the Melrose Park and Elkins Park Regional Rail stations are roughly 1 to 1.5 miles away.
Parking is straightforward with ample dedicated surface lots and unmetered residential street parking throughout the complex.
Things to do in Lynnwood Gardens
- View the historic Gilded Age Lynnewood Hall estate exterior from surrounding public viewpoints
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, tennis courts, and seasonal community events at nearby Wall Park
- Explore shopping and casual dining at the adjacent Greenleaf at Cheltenham complex
Local favorites
- Marco Polo Restaurant & Bar · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (760)A long-standing local staple nearby serving classic Italian-American entrees, pasta, and seafood in a relaxed dining room.
- Roling's Bakery · Bakery · 4.7★ (325)Beloved neighborhood kosher bakery known for fresh challah, bagels, and traditional Jewish pastries.
- Paris Baguette Cheltenham · Bakery & Cafe · 4.3★ (460)Popular neighborhood spot for French-Asian pastries, cakes, and espresso drinks located along Cheltenham Avenue.
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Common questions about Lynnwood Gardens
Is Lynnwood Gardens safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Lynnwood Gardens a good place to live?
On safety, Lynnwood Gardens scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Lynnwood Gardens?
Walk score 52/100 and bike score 46/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Lynnwood Gardens are safer?
Wyncote (83), Elkins Park Gardens (82), Chelten Hills (81) score higher nearby.
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