Almost a year ago in this blog, StreetAdvisor co-CEO and co-founder
Jason Spencer wrote a post called Neighborhood Watch - Is there anybody out there? Since then, StreetAdvisor has received many street reviews where community members have told us all about the Neighborhood Watch services in their local area.
At Dunkeld Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom (StreetScore 76.63), resident Andy99 says:
"I have lived in this street for 17 years and in all that time it has been a pleasure to live in such a quiet street. This is a good street to live in for those that enjoy their privacy. The Street also has a neighborhood watch scheme."
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At Wiena Crescent, Miandetta, Tasmania, Australia (StreetScore 81.92), resident ozecard says:
"This crescent has everything a family needs. Park for the kids, friendly general store, hairdresser, bakery, specialty stores. Schools and public transport close by but a very peaceful area which retains that community feel. An active Neighborhood Watch (not that it's often needed). The perfect place to live, close to the city centre, but without the traffic."
At Karla Place, City Beach, Western Australia, Australia (StreetScore 89.85), resident sandnsurf says:
"Ultra quiet, on top of a hill overlooking the Indian Ocean to the East and the North. Overlooks the valley into Scarborough and Wembley Downs. Great neighborhood watch with vigilant neighbors. Street party once a year. Accomodating to new arrivals. Very peaceful street with no major issues. Currently has underground power and other services, with excellent mobile and internet 2+ connections for broadband. Great access to parks, shops and schools."
At Sarah Crescent, Templestowe, Victoria, Australia (StreetScore 77.15), resident cinnamon says:
"Sarah Crescent is a quiet residential street with acre blocks. The houses are of a consistent standard and when there is a sale in the street, the value more than keeps up with inflation. It is a safe area with no crime, and has a neighborhood watch system providing a measure of security for children. Traffic is consistently quiet, with the occasional house looker on the weekends. There are not many sales in the street, so I guess most people once they buy into the area like to stay put."
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At NE Cleveland Avenue, Portland, Oregon, United States (StreetScore 70.35), resident burgesg says:
"My wife and I recently moved from San Francisco to Portland. It took us some time to adjust to the slow pace of Portland, but our neighborhood is great. Utility lines are run through the alley so the streets are lined with huge mature trees. Just a few blocks away several new restaurants have been opened greatly improving the restaurante scene near this historic Piedmont street. Additionally, the neighbors are fantastic and take great pride in looking after each other's homes. A new neighborhood watch group has recently began patrolling the neighborhood and property values have skyrocketed. I would strongly recommend this diverse neighborhood to families and couples. The schools are not the strongest, but that has been changing and one of the cities premier parks is just a few blocks off of Cleveland Avenue--a beauty!"
At Pacifica Drive, San Diego, California, United States (StreetScore 66.45), resident MCM says:
"Strong police presence on Grand and Garnett is probably a result of the bustling college partying in downtown PB, which is the area's greatest liability; unless of course you happen to be between 19-25 y/o. School districts poor compared to adjoining La Jolla. Coastal clouds burn off later in the day and temps are much cooler than just 3 miles inland. Think SF, Monterey, Santa Cruz. Active neighborhood watch and intellectual scene. Prices range from 400-550 dollars a square foot for residential real estate."
As you can see, an active Neighborhood Watch and proactive neighbors create strong places to call home that also attract good prices and high scores in StreetAdvisor.
What do you think of these stories? Do you participate in your Neighborhood Watch? Log into StreetAdvisor.com and tell us about what the local Neighborhood Watch is doing in your street.
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