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New Westminster · A CLOSER LOOK

530 Columbia Street - Heritage Revitalization
location & neighbourhood.

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

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
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01 / THE SETTING

530 Columbia Street - Heritage Revitalization location:
New Westminster.

Downtown New Westminster is a neighbourhood within New Westminster, British Columbia, which is located in the Metro Vancouver metropolitan area.

530 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1B2, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

New Westminster

530 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1B2, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Downtown

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Downtown is a great part of New Westminster for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of the city, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its main streets, and with its a few nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. Columbia Street in particular offers a great variety of bars. However, there are about 40 parks close by for residents to explore, like Queen's Park Heritage Conservation Area and Glenbrook Ravine Park, and they are especially well-spread out, which makes them easy to get to.

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Getting around

Downtown offers property owners the choice between a variety of means of transportation. Thanks to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Expo Line, and about 10 nearby bus lines, the transit in Downtown is very good. Downtown will also appeal to home buyers who appreciate being in an area that's walkable as it is very walking-friendly; many day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle, and various businesses are rather close at hand. It is easy to commute by bicycle in this neighbourhood since the bicycling network is well-developed.

Everyday essentials

In Downtown, families will almost always be able to get to schools and daycares as pedestrians. As far as food is concerned, it is very often an option for house buyers in this area to purchase groceries as pedestrians. Tenth Street is among the best streets for groceries. Likewise, there are over 50 restaurants and approximately 10 cafes to experience in this area. Home buyers can find a fair number of nearby clothing stores.

Local character

Downtown is a great part of New Westminster for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of the city, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its main streets, and with its a few nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. Columbia Street in particular offers a great variety of bars. However, there are about 40 parks close by for residents to explore, like Queen's Park Heritage Conservation Area and Glenbrook Ravine Park, and they are especially well-spread out, which makes them easy to get to.

Surrounding homes

The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Downtown is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this area. About 45% of homes in this neighbourhood were built following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

530 Columbia Street - Heritage Revitalization
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

4.7/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

New Westminster: 4.4 / 5

Elementary schools

5.0/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

New Westminster: 4.6 / 5

Public transit

4.5/ 5

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

New Westminster: 3.5 / 5

Groceries

4.5/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

New Westminster: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.7/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

New Westminster: 3.6 / 5

Restaurants

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

New Westminster: 3.9 / 5

Walking

4.2/ 5

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

New Westminster: 3.9 / 5

Cycling

3.0/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

New Westminster: 2.8 / 5

Driving

2.9/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

New Westminster: 3.1 / 5

Vibrancy

2.3/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

New Westminster: 1.9 / 5

Shopping

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

New Westminster: 3.6 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

New Westminster: 4.8 / 5

Nightlife

4.0/ 5

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

New Westminster: 2.4 / 5

Cafés

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

New Westminster: 3.5 / 5

Quiet

1.5/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

New Westminster: 3.3 / 5

Parks

3.9/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

New Westminster: 4.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

530 Columbia Street - Heritage Revitalization 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.

158 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school41 m

Al-Hidayah School

7 - 6th St

K-7 · New Westminster School District

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High school53 m

Purpose Independent Secondary School

40 Begbie St

8-12 · New Westminster School District

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High school329 m

Royal City Alternate Program

200 - 1065 Columbia Street

8-10 · New Westminster School District

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Elementary school528 m

Ecole Qayqayt Elementary

85 Merivale St

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · New Westminster School District

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Elementary school / High school585 m

Pals Autism Society (School Program)

101 Third St

2-12 · New Westminster School District

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Elementary school / High school714 m

Fraser River Middle

800 Queens Ave

6-8 · core french · New Westminster School District

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High school946 m

Power Alternate Secondary School

200-1065 Columbia St

10-12 · New Westminster School District

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Elementary school / High school1.3 km

John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus

260 12th Street

7-12 · core french · New Westminster School District

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Elementary school1.6 km

Herbert Spencer Elementary

605 Second St

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · New Westminster School District

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Elementary school1.9 km

Lord Kelvin Elementary

1010 Hamilton St

K-5 · core french · New Westminster School District

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Elementary school / High school2.0 km

Ecole Glenbrook Middle School

701 Park Cres

6-8 · francophone, early french immersion, core french · New Westminster School District

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High school2.0 km

New Westminster Secondary

820 6th St

9-12 · early french immersion, core french · New Westminster School District

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High school2.1 km

Sigma

820 Sixth Street

10-12 · New Westminster School District

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Elementary school2.2 km

Khalsa School Old Yale Road

10677 124 St

K-7 · core french · Surrey School District

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High school2.3 km

Khalsa Secondary School (Surrey)

10589 124 St

8-12 · core french · Surrey School District

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Elementary school2.5 km

Our Lady of Mercy

7481 10th Ave

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Transit nearby

33 places
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Dining nearby

47 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

32 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Downtown
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 530 Columbia Street - Heritage Revitalization. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$105,915

Residents in the study area

4,154

Owner households

43.3%

Commute on foot

7.9%

Population age

0 to 4
4.5%
5 to 9
2.4%
10 to 14
2.4%
15 to 19
1.9%
20 to 34
34.9%
35 to 49
27.0%
50 to 64
16.7%
65 to 79
8.5%
80 and over
1.6%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
63.1%
Apartment 1-4 floors
31.7%
Row houses
4.2%
Single detached
0.7%
Duplex
0.4%
Semi detached
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
46.7%
Multi person
7.3%
Single family
45.9%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
57.7%
Public transit
31.7%
Foot
7.9%
Other
2.0%
Bicycle
0.7%
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Income

Average household income
$105,915
Average individual income
$53,751

Total

Total individuals
4,154

Owners vs Renters

Renters
56.7%
Owners
43.3%

Official language knowledge

English only
89.7%
English and French
7.8%
Other
2.3%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
7.7%
High school
23.5%
Trade certificate
5.6%
College certificate
19.6%
University certificate
3.1%
Bachelor degree
30.2%
Post graduate degree
10.2%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.4

Mother tongue

English
64.6%
English and non-official language(s)
6.5%
Mandarin
5.0%
Portuguese
4.5%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
4.2%
Spanish
4.1%
Korean
3.7%
Yue (Cantonese)
3.4%
Russian
2.3%
Japanese
1.4%
French
0.3%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.1%
Hindi
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 530 Columbia Street - Heritage Revitalization:
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.

New Westminster School District ↗Surrey School District ↗Burnaby School District ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

530 Columbia Street - Heritage Revitalization 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

530 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1B2, 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: 49.2033579, -122.9069587. 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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