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Budleigh, Raleigh

Budleigh, Raleigh is a mixed-use urban area in Raleigh-Durham.
Walk Score 59/100 (moderately walkable), 48 businesses within walking distance; transit score 37/100; local drive times of 14–20 minutes; Good air quality (AQI 60). 4.6★ average rating.
Street view of Budleigh, RaleighMap of Budleigh, Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham
Six dimensions, each benchmarked against Raleigh-Durham.
Walkability
59
Dining & Shopping
95
Everyday Errands
85
Transit
37
Drive Times
80
Air Quality
69

Budleigh, Raleigh at a glance

MetricValueDetail
Walk Score59 / 10048 businesses within walking distance
Transit37 / 1006 stops within an 800 m walk
Drive times14–20 minacross 8 directions within ~8 km
Air qualityAQI 60Good air quality; 28.6°C at the sampled reading
Rooftop solar~24,341 kWh/yr~116 m² usable roof; up to 59 panels (illustrative centroid roof)
Local market4.56★ averageMixed-use urban
Figures sampled at the Budleigh, Raleigh centroid on 2026-06-17; the full report is geocoded to your exact address.

What's it like to live in Budleigh, Raleigh?

Budleigh is an established residential neighborhood in central Raleigh, North Carolina, situated within the Interstate 440 beltline. Bounded by Wade Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Oberlin Road, and Fairview Road, the neighborhood was first platted in the 1920s and expanded significantly in the mid-1960s. The dominant housing landscape consists of detached single-family homes on large, wooded lots, with architectural styles ranging from mid-century modern ranches and Craftsman bungalows to Tudor revivals, alongside modern additions like the Budleigh East condominium development. Outdoor recreation and green space are anchored by Fallon Park, a four-acre public park with walking trails and a playground, while the Banbury Road access point connects residents to the House Creek Greenway trail. Residents also utilize nearby Jaycee Park and the Raleigh Rose Garden for outdoor leisure.

The local business ecosystem is concentrated primarily along Budleigh’s borders, with retail and dining hubs situated on Wade Avenue and Oberlin Road, including the Ridgewood Shopping Center. Remote workers have access to nearby cafes and co-working spaces, such as Drift Coffee on Wade Avenue, as well as The Loading Dock’s Five Points location and Raleigh Founded on North Street. Commuters rely on major roadway corridors like Wade Avenue and Glenwood Avenue (U.S. Route 70) for vehicular travel. Wade Avenue connects directly to Interstate 440 and Interstate 40, providing a direct link to major employment hubs including downtown Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Public transit connectivity is provided by GoRaleigh Route 16, which runs along Oberlin Road to connect the neighborhood directly to the downtown GoRaleigh Station and the Crabtree Valley Mall.

How walkable and connected is it?

Budleigh, Raleigh is a mixed-use urban pocket of Raleigh-Durham, with 48 businesses mapped within walking distance. Its walkability rates 59/100 — on the lower end for walkability in Raleigh-Durham. Local businesses average 4.56★ on Google, and medium foot traffic peaking weekday daytime.

For getting around, transit access scores 37/100 (Moderate) — on the lower end for transit access in Raleigh-Durham, with 6 stops within an 800 m walk. Reaching Downtown Raleigh (~4.9 km) takes about 47.9 min by transit versus 13.1 min driving. Typical drive times to key destinations average 16.8 min — on the lower end for drive times in Raleigh-Durham.

Environmentally, current air quality is good (AQI 60), on the lower end for air quality in Raleigh-Durham.

Neighbourhood composition · 48 businesses mapped

Food Beverage7
Retail13
Services11
Healthcare14
Fitness Wellness1
Education Childcare2
Balance 85/100 · Mixed-use urban

Local market activity

Average rating4.56★ · 60% rated
Business diversity0.95
Foot trafficMedium · weekday daytime
Street activityHigh · 6/10

How do you get around?

Transit access · 37/100 (Moderate)

6 stops within an 800 m walk
Bus: 8 · nearest 694 m
Proximity15 (50%)
Density7 (47%)
Diversity6 (40%)
City-centre access5 (17%)
To Downtown Raleigh (~4.9 km): 47.9 min transit vs 13.1 min drive

Drive time by direction (~8 km)

Colour = congestion level
N15 min Moderate
NE18 min Moderate
E14 min Moderate
SE20 min Moderate
S20 min Moderate
SW14 min Moderate
W15 min Light
NW18 min Moderate

What's the climate, air quality and solar potential?

Air quality & weather

AQI 60 (Good air quality) · 28.6°C, Sunny
Excellent (158h)   Good (381h)   Moderate (157h)
Past ~30 days of air-quality readings (area-wide).

Rooftop solar — example

~116 m² usable roof · up to 59 panels · ~24,341 kWh/yr
powers ~2 homes/yr · ~15,792 kg CO₂ offset/yr
The building at the centre of Budleigh, Raleigh, shown as an illustration. The full report calculates rooftop solar for your exact address.
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Built from Google Maps Platform — Geocoding, Places, Routes, Air Quality, Solar, Weather & Pollen APIs. Live snapshot collected 2026-06-17. Area figures are sampled at the Budleigh, Raleigh centroid; the paid report is geocoded to your exact address.

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