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