The Memorial-area neighborhoods of Wilchester and Wilchester West are nestled in the wooded area south of I-10 and north of Buffalo Bayou, and bordered approximately by Wilcrest Drive and Patchester. These neighborhoods, rated high for their convenient location, outstanding neighborhood schools, and upscale ambiance, have maintained popularity and stable home values, even in declining markets. The native oaks and pines that remain from the forest where the subdivision was developed help give it a quiet, mature appeal. Buffalo Bayou Park, bordering both subdivisions on the south, provides a quiet, natural setting for walking, biking or nature studies.

There are approximately 1145 homes in these sister-neighborhoods (620 in Wilchester and 525 in Wilchester West), most built in the early to mid '60s as customized speculative homes by renowned custom builders of the day. The majority have been refurbished or updated to reflect present-day standards. Driving along the quiet, tree-lined streets, one can't help but notice the pride-of-ownership reflected in the manicured lawns and well-maintained homes that range in style from Colonial to traditional. Common interior features include marble entryways, spacious rooms, hardwood floors and walls of glass overlooking landscaped, wooded backyards. Each subdivision has its own homeowners' association providing deed restriction compliance, architectural control, 24-hour security surveillance, and private garbage and recycle pickup. Pools and tennis courts are available on a membership basis in two nearby neighborhood facilities.

The schools serving Wilchester and Wilchester West are part of the Spring Branch Independent School District and all have been recognized for their excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. Elementary children attend Rummel Creek Elementary School or Wilchester Elementary. Older students attend Memorial Middle School and Stratford High School. Each of these schools is routinely recognized for the high test scores of its students and each enjoys strong parent participation. The Westchester Academy for International Studies, located within the subdivision, is an SBISD charter school offering small, personalized classes for students in grades 6-12 who choose to specialize in languages and international affairs.

In recent years, homes in Wilchester and Wilchester West have sold from the high $200,000s to the low $600,000s. The two neighborhoods continue to attract professionals and their families who are drawn to its excellent schools, stable home values, easy access to major thoroughfares, quiet shady streets, and proximity to Memorial-area amenities.