Newbold, Philadelphia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newbold
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia |
| City | Philadelphia |
| ZIP Code |
19145, 19146
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| Area code(s) | Area code 215 |
Newbold is a neighborhood located in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known for its friendly community and growing popularity.
A developer named John Longacre gave the neighborhood the name "Newbold" in 2003. He got the idea from the original name of Hicks Street. Soon after, he helped create the Newbold CDC and a local group called a civic association. These groups helped other similar organizations start up in the area.
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Where is Newbold?
Newbold is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia. Its exact borders have been discussed by different local groups.
The Newbold Civic Association (NCA), started in 2006, and the Newbold Neighbors Association (NNA), which is now called East Point Breeze Neighbors (EPBN), started in 2007. These groups had different ideas about the northern and southern edges of the neighborhood. Both groups agreed that Broad Street and 18th Street were the eastern and western borders.
The Newbold Neighbors Association thought the northern border was Washington Avenue. They believed the southern border was Passyunk Avenue.
Even though some local groups in Point Breeze, Philadelphia don't see Newbold as a separate neighborhood, many online maps still use the name. For example, Google Maps often labels the area served by East Point Breeze Neighbors as "Newbold." This area is generally from Washington Avenue to Passyunk Avenue, and from Broad Street to 18th Street.
Other maps and real estate websites also use the name Newbold. Websites like Redfin, Zillow, and Realtor.com use it for listings and searches. They often use the area served by the Newbold Civic Association. This area is usually from Tasker Street to Passyunk Avenue, and from Broad Street to 18th Street.
Community Life in Newbold
Many community groups are active in the Newbold area. These groups help make the neighborhood a better place to live.
Some of these groups include East Point Breeze Neighbors and the Newbold Civic Association. Other groups are the Point Breeze Community Development Coalition and Neighbors in Action. These organizations work together to support the community.
Newbold's Growing Popularity
Newbold has shown strong growth, even during tough economic times. In 2009, after a real estate market crash, two zip codes in Philadelphia were ranked high for growth. This showed Newbold's strength.
Redfin.com, a real estate website, has called Newbold the fourth "hottest" neighborhood in the Philadelphia area. This means many people are interested in living there. Interest in the neighborhood increased by 435%. The average price for a home sold in Newbold was $155,750.
Getting Around Newbold
Newbold has good public transportation options. The SEPTA Broad Street Line (BSL) subway serves the neighborhood. You can catch the subway at the Snyder, Tasker-Morris, and Ellsworth-Federal Stations. Several bus lines also run through Newbold, making it easy to travel around the city.
Newbold's Namesake
The neighborhood's name has even inspired a local product. Newbold IPA is a type of beer that was released in 2008. It was made by the Philadelphia Brewing Company. They named this beer after the Newbold neighborhood.
