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421 Prideaux Street Condos / Neighbourhood guide

Nanaimo · A CLOSER LOOK

421 Prideaux Street Condos
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

421 Prideaux Street Condos location:
Nanaimo.

The neighbourhood of City Centre-Protection Island is part of the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia, which is located in the Greater Nanaimo metropolitan area.

421 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N6, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Nanaimo

421 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N6, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

City Centre-Protection Island

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

City Centre-Protection Island has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Victoria Crescent in particular offers a fairly good selection of bars. City Centre-Protection Island is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There are over 50 parks nearby for residents to visit, including Maffeo Sutton Park and Harewood Centennial Park (Sherry Fields), which results in them being very easy to reach from the majority of locations in this area.

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Getting around

Regardless of the means of transportation, it is simple to travel in City Centre-Protection Island. The reasonably good public transit access allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. Homeowners benefit from approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are usually very close by. Most homes for sale in this part of Nanaimo are located in areas that are also well-suited for people who like to travel as pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and various businesses are close at hand. Active home buyers will welcome the fairly cycling-friendly character of City Centre-Protection Island. More specifically, the bicycling infrastructure is good.

Everyday essentials

In City Centre-Protection Island, families will usually be able to get to primary schools and daycares as pedestrians. In contrast, high schools are not especially abundant and therefore not always within walking distance. Concerning eating, home buyers in City Centre-Protection Island will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a short trip away. Moreover, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner, for example along Commercial Street. It is also a rather short trip to a decent selection of clothing stores.

Local character

City Centre-Protection Island has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Victoria Crescent in particular offers a fairly good selection of bars. City Centre-Protection Island is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There are over 50 parks nearby for residents to visit, including Maffeo Sutton Park and Harewood Centennial Park (Sherry Fields), which results in them being very easy to reach from the majority of locations in this area.

Surrounding homes

About 60% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 40% are occupied by owners. In this area, around 45% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, but large apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 30% of homes in this neighbourhood were built before the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of the city is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

421 Prideaux Street Condos
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

1.7/ 5

At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nanaimo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

4.1/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Nanaimo: 4.1 / 5

Public transit

1.7/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Nanaimo: 1.8 / 5

Groceries

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Nanaimo: 0.5 / 5

Wellness

2.6/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Restaurants

3.5/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Walking

3.8/ 5

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Cycling

3.2/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Nanaimo: 2.8 / 5

Driving

3.4/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Nanaimo: 4.4 / 5

Vibrancy

1.6/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

3.6/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Nightlife

3.7/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

3.9/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Quiet

1.8/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Nanaimo: 4.3 / 5

Parks

3.6/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Nanaimo: 3.9 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

421 Prideaux Street Condos 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.

152 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school801 m

Pauline Haarer Elementary

400 Campbell St

K-7 · early french immersion · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school1.1 km

Bayview Elementary

140 View St

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school1.2 km

Fairview Elementary

205 Howard Ave

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school1.3 km

Georgia Avenue Elementary

625 Georgia Ave

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school1.5 km

Secondaire de Nanaimo

355 Wakesiah Ave

8-12 · Conseil scolaire francophone

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High school1.5 km

Career Technical Centre

c/o Woodlands Secondary Room 109

12 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school1.5 km

Nanaimo District Secondary

355 Wakesiah Ave

8-12 · early french immersion, core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school1.7 km

John Barsby Secondary

550 Seventh St

8-12 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school2.0 km

Brechin Elementary

510 Millstone Ave

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school2.1 km

Park Avenue Elementary

395 Eighth St

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school3.0 km

Discover Montessori School

3460 Jingle Pot Rd

K-9 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school3.2 km

Quarterway Elementary

1632 Bowen Rd

K-7 · francophone, early french immersion · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school3.3 km

Oceane

1951 Estevan Rd

K-7 · Conseil scolaire francophone

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High school3.6 km

Learning Alternatives

1270 Strathmore St

8-12 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school3.9 km

Cilaire Elementary

25 Cilaire Dr

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school4.3 km

Nanaimo Christian School

198 Holland Rd

K-12 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

41 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

35 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

City Centre-Protection Island
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 421 Prideaux Street Condos. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$81,710

Residents in the study area

1,430

Owner households

34.3%

Commute on foot

15.8%

Population age

0 to 4
2.4%
5 to 9
2.6%
10 to 14
3.6%
15 to 19
3.0%
20 to 34
24.0%
35 to 49
16.9%
50 to 64
20.7%
65 to 79
20.0%
80 and over
6.7%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
52.9%
Single detached
24.6%
Duplex
10.9%
Apartment 5 or more floors
7.0%
Semi detached
2.7%
Row houses
1.9%

Household composition

Single person
55.7%
Multi person
10.0%
Single family
34.0%
Multi family
0.3%

Commute mode

Car
72.0%
Foot
15.8%
Public transit
7.5%
Other
3.0%
Bicycle
1.7%
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Income

Average household income
$81,710
Average individual income
$40,201

Total

Total individuals
1,430

Owners vs Renters

Renters
65.7%
Owners
34.3%

Official language knowledge

English only
89.0%
English and French
10.8%
Other
0.2%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
14.2%
High school
30.3%
Trade certificate
9.3%
College certificate
19.2%
University certificate
2.4%
Bachelor degree
17.8%
Post graduate degree
6.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
91.2%
French
1.8%
Arabic
1.4%
English and non-official language(s)
1.3%
Dutch
1.1%
English and French
1.0%
German
0.9%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.5%
Hindi
0.4%
Austronesian languages
0.3%
Spanish
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%
Croatian
0.0%
Nehinawewin (Swampy Cree)
0.0%
Bengali
0.0%
Japanese
0.0%
Yue (Cantonese)
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 421 Prideaux Street Condos:
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.

Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District ↗Conseil scolaire francophone ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

421 Prideaux Street Condos 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

421 Prideaux St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N6, 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: 49.1619699, -123.94188. 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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