The Birchwood Neighborhood is located in the northwest area of Bellingham. Historically, the neighborhood consisted of many small farms on large lots located on the edge of the city. The original single-family residential character can still be found here, primarily in the western section of the neighborhood.

Many residents in the Birchwood area live in apartment complexes located near the main roads of the neighborhood, Northwest Avenue, W. Maplewood Avenue, and Birchwood Ave. These apartments are located close to the Park Manor shopping area.