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1281 & 1279 Commerce Street / Neighbourhood guide

Pickering · A CLOSER LOOK

1281 & 1279 Commerce Street
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
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By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

1281 & 1279 Commerce Street location:
Pickering.

The neighbourhood of Bay Ridges is part of the city of Pickering, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

1281 Commerce St, Pickering, ON L1W 1C7, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Pickering

1281 Commerce St, Pickering, ON L1W 1C7, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Bay Ridges

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Bay Ridges is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. Bay Ridges is wonderful for those who like quiet surroundings, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. It is very hard to reach green spaces in the neighbourhood since they aren't well-located. Still, there are around 20 parks nearby for residents to visit.

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Getting around

Driving is a very good transportation option in Bay Ridges. Nearby highways, such as Highway 401, are very easy to access from any home in this part of Pickering, and it is convenient to find a place to park. However, residents using public transit may have few options in Bay Ridges as a result of the infrequent service. Nevertheless, it is easy to reach a nearby train station, including the Pickering on the Lakeshore East, from most properties in the neighbourhood. There are about 10 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. Cycling is occasionally difficult in this neighbourhood as there are a good number of hills, and there are few bike lanes. Getting around on foot is also not very common in this area, despite the fact that most daily needs are convenient to meet without the use of a car.

Everyday essentials

It is easy to access the nearest supermarket without a vehicle from any location in this part of the city. Likewise, there is commonly a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. In terms of education, daycares and primary schools are very easy to access as a pedestrian from anywhere in this area. On the other hand, there are no high schools in this part of Pickering.

Local character

The character of Bay Ridges is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. Bay Ridges is wonderful for those who like quiet surroundings, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. It is very hard to reach green spaces in the neighbourhood since they aren't well-located. Still, there are around 20 parks nearby for residents to visit.

Surrounding homes

In Bay Ridges, about one third of buildings are single detached homes, and the rest are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. About half of homes in this part of Pickering were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 2000s. This area has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy roughly three quarters of the properties in Bay Ridges and one quarter are rented.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

1281 & 1279 Commerce Street
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

0.0/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Pickering: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

3.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Pickering: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

1.7/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Pickering: 1.7 / 5

Groceries

2.4/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Pickering: 3.3 / 5

Restaurants

2.7/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Pickering: 2.9 / 5

Walking

1.6/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Pickering: 2.4 / 5

Cycling

2.3/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pickering: 2.4 / 5

Driving

4.5/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Pickering: 4.4 / 5

Vibrancy

1.0/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Pickering: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

2.9/ 5

Variety of shops within a short drive

Pickering: 2.7 / 5

Childcare

3.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Pickering: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

2.3/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Pickering: 1.8 / 5

Cafés

2.3/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Pickering: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

4.9/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Pickering: 4.6 / 5

Parks

0.0/ 5

Minimal park space nearby

Pickering: 0.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

1281 & 1279 Commerce Street nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

147 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

14 places
Elementary school863 m

Biidaasige Mandamin Public School

777 Balaton Ave

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Bayview Heights Public School

1400 Garvolin Ave

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Frenchman's Bay Public School

920 Oklahoma Dr

JK-8 · french immersion · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Father Fenelon Catholic School

795 Eyer Drive

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Fairport Beach Public School

754 Oklahoma Dr

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.6 km

Vaughan Willard Public School

1911 Dixie Rd

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.7 km

Crawford Adventist Academy (East Campus)

1765 Meadowview Ave Ave

site based

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High school2.8 km

Dunbarton High School

655 Sheppard Ave

9-12 · french immersion, regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.8 km

Glengrove Public School

1934 Glengrove Rd

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.8 km

William Dunbar Public School

1030 Glenanna Rd

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school3.1 km

Rosebank Road Public School

591 Rosebank Rd S

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school3.6 km

St Mary Catholic Secondary School

1918 Whites Rd

9-12 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school3.8 km

Pine Ridge Secondary School

2155 Liverpool Rd N

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school4.7 km

École Secondaire Ronald-Marion

2235 Brock chemin

9-12 · advanced placement, environmental, french, sports, stem · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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Transit nearby

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Dining nearby

40 places
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Parks nearby

28 places
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Daily essentials nearby

34 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Bay Ridges
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 1281 & 1279 Commerce Street. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$142,696

Residents in the study area

1,005

Owner households

77.4%

Commute on foot

2.1%

Population age

0 to 4
5.7%
5 to 9
4.7%
10 to 14
4.0%
15 to 19
5.1%
20 to 34
19.3%
35 to 49
19.9%
50 to 64
23.6%
65 to 79
12.7%
80 and over
4.9%

Housing type

Single detached
50.1%
Row houses
19.4%
Semi detached
11.3%
Duplex
10.2%
Apartment 1-4 floors
6.1%
Apartment 5 or more floors
2.9%

Household composition

Single person
27.4%
Multi person
4.2%
Single family
66.8%
Multi family
1.5%

Commute mode

Car
85.0%
Public transit
6.6%
Other
6.3%
Foot
2.1%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$142,696
Average individual income
$58,671

Total

Total individuals
1,005

Owners vs Renters

Owners
77.4%
Renters
22.6%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.2%
English and French
9.3%
Other
0.5%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.4%
High school
34.5%
Trade certificate
5.5%
College certificate
23.1%
University certificate
1.6%
Bachelor degree
17.5%
Post graduate degree
4.4%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
88.1%
English and non-official language(s)
3.5%
French
1.9%
German
1.3%
Italian
1.0%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.0%
Urdu
0.9%
Tamil
0.8%
Spanish
0.6%
Mandarin
0.4%
Bengali
0.3%
English and French
0.3%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 1281 & 1279 Commerce Street:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

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06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

1281 & 1279 Commerce Street address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

1281 Commerce St, Pickering, ON L1W 1C7, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.8174595, -79.0851732. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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