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Last Modified: February 26, 2026

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West End Neighborhood Guide

4of 21 Winston-Salem Neighborhoods

Where Grandmas & Gastropubs Coexist

🧭Generally defined as the area: Roughly Business 40 to the north, Peters Creek Parkway to the west, Stratford Road to the east, and blending into Ardmore around Miller Street

📌Well-known for: historic bungalows without the Ardmore premium

👕You'll fit in if: you own a brand-new bike but your car is older than you

👍Locals live here for the: walkable coffee shops without the country club vibe

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: street parking wars during Wake Forest home football games

✨The overall feel is: starter home energy with character

Neighborhood Tags:
WalkableYoung professionalsFoodieSafeDog FriendlyArtsy + culture

Pros & Cons of West End

West End strengths (top 5)

WalkableBike FriendlyDog FriendlyLocal EateriesCoffee Shops

West End tradeoffs (top 3)

Affordable HousingPeaceful & QuietNightlife
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West End Neighborhood DNA

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Some of the West End hotspots include: West End Historic District, 6th & Vine, and Bernardin Park.
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Moving to West End - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Winston-Salem or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Winston-Salem guide for the big-picture view — or compare West End against other parts of the city in our Winston-Salem neighborhood guide.