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Pickering · A CLOSER LOOK

1635 Palmers Sawmill Road Townhomes
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

1635 Palmers Sawmill Road Townhomes location:
Pickering.

Situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area, Duffin Heights is a neighbourhood within Pickering, Ontario.

1635 Palmers Sawmill Rd, Pickering, ON L1X 2T9, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Pickering

1635 Palmers Sawmill Rd, Pickering, ON L1X 2T9, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Duffin Heights

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Duffin Heights is a great neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. Duffin Heights is wonderful for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Public green spaces are very hard to access since they aren't well-spread out. Despite that, there are about 10 parks close by for residents to unwind in.

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Getting around

Cars are a very good transportation option in this neighbourhood. It is especially convenient to park. In contrast, public transit riders may have very limited choices in Duffin Heights by reason of the infrequent service. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties. It is inconvenient for pedestrians to move around in this part of the city since very few common errands can be run without a car. The bike is a rather limited mode of transportation in Duffin Heights since the cycling infrastructure is fairly poor, and the topography is not particularly flat.

Everyday essentials

Home buyers in Duffin Heights commonly have to turn to a vehicle to do grocery shopping. However, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and residents are served by a few cafes. With regards to education, families will welcome the proximity to daycares, which are within walking distance from most, if not all, houses for sale in Duffin Heights. However, high schools are not very plentiful in this neighbourhood, and thus not always within a short distance, and there are no primary schools.

Local character

Duffin Heights is a great neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. Duffin Heights is wonderful for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Public green spaces are very hard to access since they aren't well-spread out. Despite that, there are about 10 parks close by for residents to unwind in.

Surrounding homes

In Duffin Heights, about 40% of dwellings are single detached homes, while the rest are mainly townhouses. This part of Pickering is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 85% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood while the remainder are rented. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has taken place following the year 2000.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

1635 Palmers Sawmill Road Townhomes
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

3.6/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Pickering: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

3.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Pickering: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

1.0/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Pickering: 1.7 / 5

Groceries

1.7/ 5

Some groceries within a short drive

Pickering: 3.3 / 5

Restaurants

2.3/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Pickering: 2.9 / 5

Walking

0.6/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Pickering: 2.4 / 5

Cycling

2.0/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pickering: 2.4 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Pickering: 4.4 / 5

Vibrancy

0.8/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Pickering: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

1.8/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Pickering: 2.7 / 5

Childcare

4.1/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Pickering: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

1.2/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Pickering: 1.8 / 5

Cafés

2.4/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Pickering: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

4.4/ 5

Very few 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

1635 Palmers Sawmill Road Townhomes 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.

85 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school796 m

St Wilfrid Catholic School

2360 Southcott Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Valley Farm Public School

1615 Pepperwood Gate

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

École Élémentaire Ronald-Marion

2235 Brock chemin

JK-6 · french · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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Elementary school1.3 km

École Intermédiaire Ronald-Marion

2235 Brock chemin

7-8 · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school1.3 km

École Secondaire Ronald-Marion

2235 Brock chemin

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

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Elementary school1.7 km

Trillium Woods Public School

92 Hurst Drive

JK-8 · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Eagle Ridge Public School

425 Delaney Dr

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Brock Elementary School

2065 Brock Road North

site based

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Elementary school2.2 km

Josiah Henson Public School

1100 Azalea Avenue

JK-8 · Durham District School Board

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High school2.3 km

Pine Ridge Secondary School

2155 Liverpool Rd N

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school2.5 km

Sharp Minds Academy

2200 Brock Road

summer, online/site based

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Elementary school2.5 km

Alexander Graham Bell Public School

25 Harkins

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.6 km

St Patrick Catholic School

280 Delaney Drive

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school2.8 km

Pickering High School

180 Church St N

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

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High school4.7 km

St Mary Catholic Secondary School

1918 Whites Rd

9-12 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school4.8 km

Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School

458 Fairall Street

9-12 · catholic, alternative · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

10 places
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Restaurant1.5 km

Helmand Kabob Palace Authentic Afghan Cuisine

2200 Brock Rd

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Parks nearby

26 places
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Daily essentials nearby

3 places

04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Duffin Heights
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 1635 Palmers Sawmill Road Townhomes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$139,096

Residents in the study area

504

Owner households

85.8%

Commute on foot

0.4%

Population age

0 to 4
8.0%
5 to 9
8.2%
10 to 14
6.9%
15 to 19
6.5%
20 to 34
22.1%
35 to 49
24.3%
50 to 64
15.7%
65 to 79
7.1%
80 and over
1.2%

Housing type

Single detached
49.2%
Row houses
34.2%
Semi detached
7.8%
Apartment 1-4 floors
5.8%
Duplex
2.7%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.2%

Household composition

Single person
12.6%
Multi person
2.4%
Single family
82.7%
Multi family
2.3%

Commute mode

Car
86.0%
Public transit
11.2%
Other
2.4%
Foot
0.4%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$139,096
Average individual income
$53,577

Total

Total individuals
504

Owners vs Renters

Owners
85.8%
Renters
14.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.5%
English and French
6.1%
Other
2.5%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.1%
High school
27.3%
Trade certificate
3.9%
College certificate
20.3%
University certificate
2.8%
Bachelor degree
24.7%
Post graduate degree
8.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.9

Mother tongue

English
60.3%
Urdu
9.6%
English and non-official language(s)
8.4%
Tamil
8.2%
Gujarati
3.2%
Dari
2.6%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.5%
Hindi
1.5%
Arabic
1.2%
Yue (Cantonese)
1.0%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.7%
English and French
0.4%
Pashto
0.2%
Bengali
0.1%

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 1635 Palmers Sawmill Road Townhomes:
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.

Durham Catholic District School Board ↗Durham District School Board ↗Conseil scolaire Viamonde ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

1635 Palmers Sawmill Road Townhomes 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

1635 Palmers Sawmill Rd, Pickering, ON L1X 2T9, 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: 43.86973099999999, -79.08821569999999. 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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