St. Petersburg is the second capital of Russia, its cultural center. Many would dream of living in this beautiful and architecturally unique city. But there are the best areas of St. Petersburg for living, and there are areas that are not popular due to a variety of factors.
How to evaluate?
The best district can be identified in any city for a variety of parameters. But nevertheless, for most of us, the criteria for choosing an apartment in one place or another are the degree of infrastructure development, transport accessibility, criminogenic situation, perspective and historical value. Perhaps the most important factor is the environmental situation.
Most modern residential complexes in St. Petersburg focus on this particular component, but in reality it turns out that not every locality meets environmental standards. Suffice it to say that the Northern capital is one of the three dirtiest cities in our country. The level of ecological condition is influenced by such factors as exhaust gases, the proximity of industrial facilities, the degree of greening of the territory. We offer an overview of areas that may qualify for the best.
Krasnoselsky
If you look at the latest ratings, then the leaders in terms of environmental safety are precisely the Krasnoselsky district of St. Petersburg. A large number of greenery, the location of three parks here, the lack of industrial facilities - all this speaks only in favor of this area. Due to the small number of industrial facilities, the degree of air pollution is kept at 3%. Favorably affects the living conditions here and not the most dense buildings, although the area has a good infrastructure. There are schools, kindergartens, medical facilities of various types, food shops, including large retail chains. The combination of a well-developed infrastructure with environmental safety of the area allows putting Krasnoselsky district of St. Petersburg in first place among the best areas of St. Petersburg.
Kalininsky
This area is one of the leaders in terms of population - more than half a million Petersburgers live here. As for the environmental component, the region is famous for its landscaping - the territory of more than 1900 hectares is occupied by natural parks. The residential complexes themselves are erected among green spaces, which are not cut down during construction. Despite the high density of buildings, residential complexes are competently designed, so the territory seems to be constantly aired.
According to experts, the Kalininsky district in its northern part is safer, but in the south the environmental situation is deteriorating. This is explained by the concentration of parks and squares in the north, and in the south the main industrial facilities were built, which today are not working at full capacity. Various enterprises and motor vehicles influence the degree of contamination - it is this region that accounts for more than 10 highways. And this affects the level of dust, according to which the area is in the lead.
Kalininsky district has a developed infrastructure, but the city can be conditionally divided into two parts. In the south there are factories, plants, train stations, and all the sleeping areas are concentrated more in the north. Transport connections are well developed, so you can get to the center of St. Petersburg quickly and without problems.
Moscow
This area is distinguished by good transport accessibility and a good environmental situation. That is why the list of new buildings in St. Petersburg, in greatest demand, includes houses built in the Moscow region. Housing construction is actively developed here, trade and social infrastructure are no less developed here. New buildings erected here are prestigious sleeping areas, where apartments are sold at an average price above the city level. The popularity among buyers is also explained by the fact that large investment projects are being implemented in the region.
Farmakon OJSC, which releases carbon tetrachloride into the environment, affects the degree of pollution. Among the negative aspects, a high noise level on the Moscow and Pulkovskoye Highways can be noted. It is believed that in the Moscow region it is quite green due to squares, green spaces - there are 20 boulevards and 3 parks on the territory.
Seaside
Choosing the best areas of St. Petersburg for living, one cannot but pay attention to the Primorsky district, which is considered the most dynamically developing in the city. Here every year more and more new buildings, large shopping centers and office buildings appear. The area is environmentally friendly. The infrastructure here is well developed, as well as transport links. According to experts, the number of social facilities is growing in direct proportion to the number of residents. Accordingly, we can say that the Primorsky district will be popular among buyers of apartments.
Vyborgsky district
Many modern residential complexes in St. Petersburg are being built in the Vyborg district, especially houses of individual series located near the metro stations Prospekt Prosvescheniya and Ozerki. The district is the fourth in the list in terms of the number of shopping establishments, shopping and entertainment complexes built here. More and more multi-storey brick-monolithic objects are being built here, the cost of which varies from medium to higher price ranges. There are a lot of green spaces and parks, which increases the level of ecological cleanliness of the area.
Nevsky
Nevsky district of St. Petersburg is located on both banks of the Neva. It is here that industrial zones, factories are concentrated, while the territory is full of historical and architectural monuments. The transport connection is 7 metro stations at once, but in general, the Nevsky district is not very good for living, although it is popular with real estate buyers. Firstly, due to the saturation of transport, too heavy traffic is created, constant traffic jams that do not allow you to leave the city on weekends.
Nevsky district of St. Petersburg is heterogeneous in terms of development. So, the left bank is working areas with not the most comfortable houses built before the war or immediately after the war. On the outskirts, new economy class residential complexes are being built for young families. On the right bank there is a sleeping area: there are fewer industrial enterprises, more greenery, well-developed infrastructure. Due to the not very favorable environmental situation, transport inconvenience and remoteness from the center, housing here belongs to the middle price category.
The state of ecology in the Nevsky district
With regard to ecology, the Nevsky district is primarily industry, respectively, and the ecological background is not the most favorable. Choosing the best areas of St. Petersburg for living, give preference to sleeping areas.
As in any city, in St. Petersburg there are places with affordable housing, and there are elite neighborhoods with modern and expensive buildings. Kudos is determined primarily by its convenient location, good transport accessibility, and the availability of historical values. We offer an overview of the most prestigious areas from the point of view of experts and buyers.
Central
Elite areas of St. Petersburg are located in the historic city center. For example, the Central district is concentrated here. The most attractive area is the Golden Triangle: this area is limited to Neva, Nevsky Prospekt and Fontanka. It is quiet, comfortable, with magnificent views of the water. It is here that modern elite new buildings are being built. It is clear that real estate prices are significantly higher in comparison with other areas of the city.
This residential area of St. Petersburg has a very developed infrastructure close to European capitals. Shops, shopping centers, boutiques located in historical centers - all this contributes to a comfortable stay. But with the environmental situation, not everything is going smoothly here. Air pollution occurs due to transit transport, the central highways of the region are especially polluted. There are also industrial enterprises that contribute to pollution. Of course, the situation is partially saved by green spaces in the form of large parks and squares.
Petrogradsky
The best areas of St. Petersburg for living for many are those where there is elite real estate. In this regard, one of the leaders is the oldest Petrograd district of St. Petersburg. Krestovsky Island is very popular with developers, and low-rise buildings are more erected here. From an environmental point of view, this area is quite safe. A serious noise level is observed on the main highways of Petrogradka, where dusty air pollution is noted. There are few industrial zones in the area, so the environment is not seriously damaged.
If you are looking for a place where it is better to live in St. Petersburg, the Petrogradsky district may be the perfect solution. It is very green here, which with the density of buildings and the location in the center is surprising. It is noteworthy that green spaces here occupy about 34% of the territory. And most of all, Alexander Park, Botanical and Vyazemsky Gardens attract attention, there are many well-equipped squares. The area is also good from the point of view of the convenience of work and leisure: there is everything necessary that allows whole families to live well.
Vasileostrovsky
Many housing agencies in the districts of St. Petersburg pay attention to the prospects for the development of Vaska, as it is popularly called. The popularity of the island is explained by the proximity of the territory to the city center, but there is also a significant minus - underdeveloped transport links with the rest of St. Petersburg. The construction of new residential complexes is carried out more in the western part, and residential neighborhoods are being reconstructed in the east of the district. Experts say that on Vasilievsky Island you can find a variety of St. Petersburg apartments - from the old standard buildings to modern town houses.
Due to transport isolation, the district has an autonomous infrastructure: there are schools, institutes, social institutions. But living here is complicated by a serious problem with transport: for the vast territory there are only two metro stations.
As for the environmental situation, not everything is so smooth. Many industrial enterprises that carry out the emission of harmful substances into the environment still work here. The level of nitric acid concentration is also exceeded in the area. The cleanest air in the west and north-west of Vasilievsky island.
Because of the industrial zones, the soils are also dirty, and in some areas they are completely the most polluted in the city. Long traffic jams also make a negative contribution.
Where to go?
We have listed the most popular areas of St. Petersburg among buyers, which, in addition to well-developed infrastructure, are distinguished by a favorable environmental situation. If we take into account such evaluation criteria as ecology, transport accessibility and quality of life, the Moscow region will become the leader of the rating: due to well-groomed territories and a large landscaping area, it is most suitable as clean and environmentally friendly. Petrograd district is also good, but somewhat inferior to Moscow in terms of infrastructure development.
