Bel Plains Estate / Bel Plains Estates

Is Fredericksburg, VA (Bel Plains Estate / Bel Plains Estates) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe1

Medium0

Low0

Other8

5 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape2

Child involved3

Assault1

Other0

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a location on James Madison Parkway near Salem Church Road and Fawn Lane for an apparent medical emergency involving an elderly woman who was having serious difficulty breathing and reported pressure in her arms, neck, and chest.	James Madison Pkwy, King George, VA 22485	Medical Emergency
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a detention center on South W Lewis Memorial Drive for a reported medical emergency involving a middle-aged male with severe abdominal pain and vomiting material described as like coffee grounds.	S W Lewis Mem Dr, Bowling Green, VA 22427	Medical Emergency
Jun 30, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a convenience store on AP Hill Boulevard in Port Royal for an apparent priority medical emergency involving an older man in a vehicle who was reportedly having difficulty breathing.	A P Hill Blvd, Port Royal, VA 22535	Medical Emergency
Jun 25, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving chest pain was reported near Passing Road and Beverly Run Road. A female patient, conscious and breathing, states chest pain symptoms.	Passing Rd, Bowling Green, VA 22427	Medical Emergency
Jun 21, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a medical incident involving an unconscious person on Post Street in Port Royal. Radio traffic indicated possible agonal breathing before the person regained a pulse and was not in cardiac arrest. One patient was transported emergent to a regional hospital.	Post St, Port Royal, VA 22535	Medical Emergency
Jun 19, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical units responded to a possible sick person near Frederick Street and Back Street. The caller, not on scene, reported an older relative was sick and lethargic for several days.	Frederick St, Port Royal, VA 22535	Medical Emergency
Jun 3, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are attending to a 70-year-old male with heart issues near Royal Farms on A P Hill Boulevard. The patient is conscious and breathing with symptoms of fluttering and pain.	A P Hill Blvd, Port Royal, VA 22535	Medical Emergency
Jun 1, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported assault and traumatic injury at a detention facility near South W Lewis Memorial Drive in Bowling Green. A man, reportedly conscious and breathing, sustained injuries after being punched in the head by another resident. Medical personnel on site provided treatment.	S W Lewis Mem Dr, Bowling Green, VA 22427	Assault
Apr 3, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were called to a location near Townfield Drive in Port Royal for a 27-year-old woman who fell, struck her head, vomited once, and reported chest pain and shortness of breath.	Townfield Dr, Port Royal, VA 22535	Medical Emergency

Median Home Price

$567,044

Average Rent

$2,511

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Nearby neighborhoods

Bel Plains Estate / Bel Plains Estates Overview

Bel Plains Estate / Bel Plains Estates is a rural neighborhood in Fredericksburg, Virginia, characterized by medium to large single-family homes and mobile homes.

The median home price is $567,044, which is higher than 65.9% of Virginia neighborhoods and 70.8% nationally.

Average rents are $2,511, slightly lower than the median rent in Virginia neighborhoods.

The neighborhood has a vacancy rate of 11.9%, above average compared to most U.S. neighborhoods.

RuralOwner OccupiedEstablished HomesHigh Government Employment

Quick Facts

Rural Neighborhood	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

Housing here mainly consists of medium to large single-family homes and mobile homes, with most residences owner occupied.

Owner Occupied Rate	Most residential real estate is owner occupied
Housing Types	Medium (3-4 bedroom) to large (4+ bedroom) single-family homes and mobile homes
Housing Age	Many homes built between 1970 and 1999; some between 1940 and 1969

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, indicating a mature residential area.

Vacancy rate is above average, which may reflect either weak demand or new housing stock not yet occupied.

Families and Lifestyle

Bel Plains Estate offers a mix of family-friendly housing and a unique occupational profile.

High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

A diverse occupational mix supports varied lifestyle needs.

Strong Government Employment — 14.7% of residents work in government jobs, a concentration higher than 97% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Family-Oriented Housing — Housing primarily consists of medium to large single-family homes suitable for families.

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	41.2%
Sales and Service Occupations	31.5%

Demographics and Culture

Executive, Management & Professional Share	41.2%
Income Rank	Top 15% in U.S.
Child Poverty Rate	11.2%
English Speakers	96.1%
Other Languages	Polish, Italian, Spanish
Top Ancestries	English (16.8%), German (12.3%), Mexican (4.2%), Irish (3.8%), Scottish (1.9%), Finnish (1.4%)