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170 Northfield Drive West / Neighbourhood guide

Waterloo · A CLOSER LOOK

170 Northfield Drive West
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

170 Northfield Drive West location:
Waterloo.

Located in the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area, Conestoga is a neighbourhood within Waterloo, Ontario.

170 Northfield Dr W, Waterloo, ON N2L 0C7, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Waterloo

170 Northfield Dr W, Waterloo, ON N2L 0C7, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Conestoga

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Conestoga. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of the city with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. On the other hand, there are approximately 30 green spaces nearby for residents to discover, like Forwell Park and Sugarbush Park, and they are very well-located, which makes them easy to get to.

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Getting around

Conestoga provides house buyers with several alternative methods of transportation. A majority of the homes for sale in this part of Waterloo are located in places that are conducive to people who prefer to get around by foot; many daily errands can be run without needing a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. It is also convenient to travel by bicycle in Conestoga. With 2 rapid transit stations (Conestoga Station and Northfield Station) on the ION Light Rail, and around 10 nearby bus lines, the transit access in Conestoga is fairly convenient. Cars are also a great medium of transportation in Conestoga. Most of the street infrastructure is conducive to driving, and parking is quite easy.

Everyday essentials

It is a reasonably short stroll to get to schools and daycares from most houses for sale in Conestoga. Concerning food, it is usually an option for home buyers in this part of Waterloo to purchase groceries by walking. Likewise, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also a rather short trip to a decent variety of clothing stores.

Local character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Conestoga. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of the city with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. On the other hand, there are approximately 30 green spaces nearby for residents to discover, like Forwell Park and Sugarbush Park, and they are very well-located, which makes them easy to get to.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

170 Northfield Drive West
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

0.6/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Waterloo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

3.0/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

Waterloo: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

2.7/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Waterloo: 2.2 / 5

Groceries

4.5/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Waterloo: 3.6 / 5

Wellness

1.7/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Waterloo: 2.0 / 5

Restaurants

3.7/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Waterloo: 3.2 / 5

Walking

1.4/ 5

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

Waterloo: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.0/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Waterloo: 3.3 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Waterloo: 4.0 / 5

Vibrancy

1.1/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Waterloo: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

3.8/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Waterloo: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.2/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Waterloo: 4.3 / 5

Nightlife

2.6/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Waterloo: 2.1 / 5

Cafés

3.6/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Waterloo: 2.9 / 5

Quiet

1.6/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Waterloo: 4.3 / 5

Parks

3.0/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Waterloo: 3.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

170 Northfield Drive West 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.

157 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school930 m

Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic Elementary School

660 Glen Forest Blvd

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Cedarbrae Public School

230 Cedarbrae Ave

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

N a MacEachern Public School

580 Rolling Hills Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Winston Churchill Public School

100 Milford Ave

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

Northlake Woods Public School

500 Northlake Dr

JK-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school2.0 km

St David Catholic Secondary School

4 High St

9-12 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school2.4 km

Waterloo Collegiate Institute

300 Hazel St

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school / High school2.8 km

King Alfred Academy

1373 Lobsinger Line

site based

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High school2.8 km

Waterloo High School

255 King St North

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school3.2 km

Ééc Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère

280 Glenridge promenade

JK-6 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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Elementary school3.3 km

Lester B Pearson Public School

520 Chesapeake Dr

JK-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school3.4 km

Sandowne Public School

265 Sandowne Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school3.5 km

MacGregor Public School

32 Central St

6-8 · french immersion, regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school4.4 km

Bluevale Collegiate Institute

80 Bluevale St N

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school5.0 km

Rosemount - U Turn School

151 Weber St

9-12 · alternative · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school5.0 km

Laurel Heights Secondary School

650 Laurelwood Dr

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Transit nearby

36 places
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Dining nearby

41 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

34 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Conestoga
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 170 Northfield Drive West. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$94,516

Residents in the study area

300

Owner households

43.8%

Commute on foot

5.4%

Population age

0 to 4
5.1%
5 to 9
5.0%
10 to 14
4.4%
15 to 19
4.9%
20 to 34
27.5%
35 to 49
21.4%
50 to 64
18.5%
65 to 79
10.4%
80 and over
2.9%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
43.9%
Single detached
25.2%
Row houses
13.6%
Semi detached
9.9%
Apartment 5 or more floors
4.8%
Duplex
2.5%

Household composition

Single person
32.5%
Multi person
9.8%
Single family
57.8%
Multi family
0.0%

Commute mode

Car
78.6%
Public transit
10.6%
Foot
5.4%
Other
5.4%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$94,516
Average individual income
$43,534

Total

Total individuals
300

Owners vs Renters

Renters
56.2%
Owners
43.8%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.6%
English and French
5.7%
Other
1.7%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
21.6%
High school
33.9%
Trade certificate
3.9%
College certificate
19.2%
University certificate
0.1%
Bachelor degree
16.0%
Post graduate degree
5.4%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
81.8%
English and non-official language(s)
5.2%
Arabic
2.0%
German
2.0%
Spanish
1.9%
Mandarin
1.3%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.2%
Polish
0.9%
Iranian Persian
0.9%
Russian
0.9%
Armenian
0.7%
French
0.5%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.4%
Gujarati
0.4%
Pennsylvania German
0.0%
Dutch
0.0%
Portuguese
0.0%
Blackfoot
0.0%
Atikamekw
0.0%
Ililimowin (Moose Cree)
0.0%

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 170 Northfield Drive West:
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.

Waterloo Catholic District School Board ↗Waterloo Region District School Board ↗Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

170 Northfield Drive West 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

170 Northfield Dr W, Waterloo, ON N2L 0C7, 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: 43.49763, -80.54581999999999. 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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