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Buchanan West - Phase 1 / Neighbourhood guide

Burnaby · A CLOSER LOOK

Buchanan West - Phase 1
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

Buchanan West - Phase 1 location:
Burnaby.

The neighbourhood of Willingdon Heights is part of the city of Burnaby, British Columbia, which is situated in the Metro Vancouver metropolitan area.

4141 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC V5C 3Y6, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Burnaby

4141 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC V5C 3Y6, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Willingdon Heights

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Buchanan West - Phase 1 supplied project rendering
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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Willingdon Heights is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Burnaby. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this area, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. Willingdon Heights is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very tranquil. Public green spaces, such as Rupert Park and Confederation Park, are especially well-spread out and there are around 20 of them close by for residents to check out, making them very easy to reach from the majority of locations within Willingdon Heights.

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Getting around

Willingdon Heights allows house buyers to get around by various methods of transportation. Travelling by public transit is easy in this neighbourhood due to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Millennium Line, and approximately 10 nearby bus lines. Willingdon Heights is also conducive to those who like to get around on foot; many daily needs can be met without a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of Burnaby is moderately suited for cycling since the bicycling infrastructure is fairly comprehensive.

Everyday essentials

The closest supermarket in this part of the city is typically only a short distance away. Likewise, there are over 50 restaurants and approximately 10 cafes to benefit from in Willingdon Heights. Residents have access to numerous nearby clothing stores. In terms of education, families will find that wherever their home is located in Willingdon Heights, schools and daycares are nearby.

Local character

Willingdon Heights is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Burnaby. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this area, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. Willingdon Heights is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very tranquil. Public green spaces, such as Rupert Park and Confederation Park, are especially well-spread out and there are around 20 of them close by for residents to check out, making them very easy to reach from the majority of locations within Willingdon Heights.

Surrounding homes

In Willingdon Heights, roughly 40% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly two thirds of the dwellings in Willingdon Heights whereas the rest are rented. Roughly 45% of properties in this area were constructed following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Buchanan West - Phase 1
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

4.2/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Burnaby: 3.4 / 5

Elementary schools

4.1/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Burnaby: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

4.3/ 5

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Burnaby: 3.4 / 5

Groceries

4.5/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Burnaby: 0.7 / 5

Wellness

3.8/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Burnaby: 3.6 / 5

Restaurants

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Burnaby: 1.1 / 5

Walking

3.4/ 5

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

Burnaby: 3.3 / 5

Cycling

3.1/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Burnaby: 3.1 / 5

Driving

3.7/ 5

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

Burnaby: 3.5 / 5

Vibrancy

1.6/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Burnaby: 1.6 / 5

Shopping

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Burnaby: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

4.5/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Burnaby: 0.9 / 5

Nightlife

3.3/ 5

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

Burnaby: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Burnaby: 0.8 / 5

Quiet

4.1/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Burnaby: 4.2 / 5

Parks

4.5/ 5

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Burnaby: 4.3 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Buchanan West - Phase 1 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.

183 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

18 places
High school251 m

Outlook Secondary Program

204-3993 Henning Dr

9-12 · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school690 m

Kitchener Elementary

1351 Gilmore Ave

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school1.4 km

Thunderbird Šxʷəxʷaʔəs Elementary

2325 Cassiar St

K-7 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.5 km

Brentwood Park Elementary

1455 Delta Ave

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school1.5 km

Alpha Secondary

930 Alpha Ave

8-12 · early french immersion, core french · Burnaby School District

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High school / Elementary school1.6 km

Fawkes Academy

103-4181 Hastings St

K-12 · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school1.6 km

Holy Cross Elementary School

1450 Delta Ave

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school1.6 km

Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby

3450 Boundary Rd

8-12 · Burnaby School District

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High school / Elementary school1.8 km

Vancouver Christian

3496 Mons Drive

K-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school1.8 km

St. John's Academy

369 Boundary Rd

10-12 · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.9 km

Rosser Elementary

4375 Pandora St

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school1.9 km

Wək̓ʷan̓əs Tə Syaqʷəm Elementary School

1430 Lillooet St

K-7 · Vancouver School District

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Elementary school1.9 km

St. Helen's

3871 Pandora St.

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school1.9 km

Gilmore Community Elementary

50 S Gilmore Ave

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school2.3 km

Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary

300-2920 Virtual Way

10-12 · Vancouver School District

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High school2.5 km

Notre Dame Regional Secondary

2880 Venables St

8-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school2.6 km

Royal Oak Secondary Program

5310 Woodsworth St

10-12 · Burnaby School District

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High school2.6 km

Take a Hike Secondary Program

5310 Woodsworth St

10-12 · Burnaby School District

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Transit nearby

35 places
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Dining nearby

53 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

47 places
Shopping135 m

G3 Apparel Canada-Westcoast Contempo Fashions

4190 Lougheed Hwy

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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Willingdon 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 Buchanan West - Phase 1. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$125,513

Residents in the study area

3,005

Owner households

66.4%

Commute on foot

6.1%

Population age

0 to 4
4.9%
5 to 9
3.3%
10 to 14
2.3%
15 to 19
2.1%
20 to 34
33.8%
35 to 49
25.5%
50 to 64
14.5%
65 to 79
9.6%
80 and over
3.9%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
83.5%
Duplex
5.2%
Apartment 1-4 floors
4.2%
Single detached
3.8%
Row houses
3.1%
Semi detached
0.2%

Household composition

Single person
38.6%
Multi person
8.1%
Single family
52.9%
Multi family
0.4%

Commute mode

Car
74.1%
Public transit
17.7%
Foot
6.1%
Other
1.3%
Bicycle
0.7%
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Income

Average household income
$125,513
Average individual income
$61,432

Total

Total individuals
3,005

Owners vs Renters

Owners
66.4%
Renters
33.6%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.6%
English and French
4.7%
Other
4.7%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
7.3%
High school
22.4%
Trade certificate
5.0%
College certificate
16.9%
University certificate
3.4%
Bachelor degree
34.8%
Post graduate degree
10.1%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.4

Mother tongue

English
47.0%
Yue (Cantonese)
14.9%
Mandarin
10.0%
Korean
8.0%
English and non-official language(s)
6.1%
Iranian Persian
4.5%
Spanish
2.8%
Italian
2.3%
Vietnamese
2.2%
Portuguese
2.2%

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 Buchanan West - Phase 1:
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

Buchanan West - Phase 1 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

4141 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC V5C 3Y6, 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: 49.2669088, -123.0132794. 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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