The quarter is characterized by a mixture of residential and commercial use and is located north of the Limmat, with a relatively short distance to the city center and at the same time protected from the hustle and bustle of the center.

Accessibility by public transport is also good in this part of Zurich: The VBZ network with bus and tram lines is close, stops in the city area are usually only a few hundred meters away, so that you can reach a connection to the city center or S-Bahn stations in a short walk. Zurich-Wipkingen Train Station is a 5-minute walk away.

In the immediate vicinity of the quarter, there are various grocery stores such as Coop, Migros or local Volg stores as well as bakeries or small retailers that cover daily needs. The city centre and larger shopping arteries are also easily accessible on foot or by bike.

In the Unterstrass/Wipkingen district, several elementary schools and kindergartens of the city of Zurich are within walking distance. These include school buildings such as the Wipkingen school building in the immediate vicinity, and the Habsburgstrasse kindergarten can be reached in about 3 to 5 minutes on foot.