Newbold

Newbold

Type	Neighborhood
Location	South Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19145, 19146
Boundaries	Roughly Washington Avenue to Tasker Street, Broad Street to 18th Street
Adjacent	Point Breeze, Graduate Hospital, Passyunk Square
Major streets	Broad Street, 15th Street, Tasker Street
Transit	Broad Street Line (Tasker-Morris), SEPTA bus routes
Landmarks	Emerging restaurant scene, renovated rowhouses

Newbold is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia experiencing gentrification and development. The neighborhood name was adopted in the 2010s as the area transformed, differentiating it from adjacent Point Breeze and attracting new investment and residents.

History

The Newbold name refers to a historic designation but was largely unused until the 2010s, when real estate interests and new residents began using it to describe the gentrifying area. The rebranding reflects broader changes in the neighborhood.

Character

Gentrification

• Rapid change since 2010s
• Rowhouse renovations
• New construction
• Rising property values
• Changing demographics

Housing

• Traditional rowhouses
• Renovated homes
• New construction townhomes
• Mix of rental and ownership
• Higher prices than historical average

Food and Drink

• New restaurants opening
• BYOB establishments
• Coffee shops
• Bar scene developing

Living in Newbold

• Near Broad Street Line
• Changing neighborhood
• New restaurants and businesses
• Rising prices
• Still more affordable than Graduate Hospital

Getting There

• Broad Street Line: Tasker-Morris Station
• SEPTA buses: 17
• Near: Passyunk Avenue dining

See Also

• Point Breeze
• Graduate Hospital
• Passyunk Square
• South Philadelphia