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McIntosh Run Estates / Neighbourhood guide

Halifax · A CLOSER LOOK

McIntosh Run Estates
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

McIntosh Run Estates location:
Halifax.

Spryfield is a neighbourhood within Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is located in the Greater Halifax metropolitan area.

80 Honeygold Dr, Halifax, NS B3R 0G2, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Halifax

80 Honeygold Dr, Halifax, NS B3R 0G2, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Spryfield

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

Your next step

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Spryfield is an excellent neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm ambience. There are about 40 green spaces close by for residents to discover, like Roaches Pond Ball Diamond Park and Captain William Spry Centre, and they are very well-distributed, making them easy to access from a large number of locations in this area. This neighbourhood is also especially quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

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Getting around

The preferred method to navigate this neighbourhood is often driving. It is very convenient to come across a place to park. On the other hand, the transit service in this part of the municipality is not very practical. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Walking is not especially feasible for residents in this part of the municipality because most daily needs are at times difficult to meet without a vehicle. In contrast, it is easy to move around by bicycle in Spryfield.

Everyday essentials

In Spryfield, families will typically be able to get to schools and daycares without the use of a vehicle. In terms of eating, the closest supermarket in this part of the municipality is generally only a short stroll away. There are also about 10 restaurants and coffee shops in this neighbourhood.

Local character

Spryfield is an excellent neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm ambience. There are about 40 green spaces close by for residents to discover, like Roaches Pond Ball Diamond Park and Captain William Spry Centre, and they are very well-distributed, making them easy to access from a large number of locations in this area. This neighbourhood is also especially quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Surrounding homes

Roughly one third of properties in Spryfield were built between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 2000s. In this neighbourhood, around 40% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly single detached homes and townhouses. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. This neighbourhood also has a good variety of unit sizes - properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

McIntosh Run Estates
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

3.9/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Halifax: 3.6 / 5

Elementary schools

3.0/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

Halifax: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

1.0/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Halifax: 2.7 / 5

Groceries

2.4/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Wellness

1.1/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Halifax: 3.2 / 5

Restaurants

1.7/ 5

Some restaurants within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Walking

1.2/ 5

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

Halifax: 3.0 / 5

Cycling

3.1/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Halifax: 3.0 / 5

Driving

4.3/ 5

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

Halifax: 3.8 / 5

Vibrancy

0.6/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Halifax: 1.6 / 5

Shopping

1.1/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Childcare

1.7/ 5

At least one daycare within a moderate drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Nightlife

0.9/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Cafés

1.1/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Quiet

4.9/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Halifax: 4.6 / 5

Parks

4.0/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Halifax: 4.8 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

McIntosh Run Estates 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.

89 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

15 places
High school651 m

J L Ilsley High

138 Sylvia Ave

early french immersion, english, late french immersion · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school935 m

Rockingstone Heights

1 Regan Drive

PK-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Elizabeth Sutherland

66 Rockingstone Road

PK-9 · english, early french immersion · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Central Spryfield

364 Herring Cove Road

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school / Elementary school2.2 km

Cunard Junior High

121 Williams Lake Road

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school3.3 km

John W MacLeod Fleming Tower Elementary

1511 Purcells Cove Road

PK-6 · early french immersion, english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school3.6 km

Chebucto Heights Elementary

230 Cowie Hill Road

PK-6 · early french immersion, english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school3.9 km

Inglis Street Elementary

5985 Inglis Street

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school / Elementary school4.0 km

Armbraeâ academy

1400 Oxford Street

PK-12 · university prep

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High school / Elementary school4.1 km

Halifax Grammar School

945 Tower Rd

JK-12 · liberal arts, international baccalaureate

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Elementary school4.1 km

École Mer et Monde

5750, rue Atlantic

PK-7 · Conseil scolaire acadien provincial

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High school4.3 km

Gorsebrook Junior High

5966 South Street

7-9 · english, early french immersion · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school4.7 km

Halifax Central Junior High

1787 Preston Street

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school4.8 km

Sacred Heart School of Halifax

5820 Spring Garden Rd

K-12 · university prep, faith based

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High school4.9 km

Herring Cove Junior High

7 Lancaster Drive

7-9 · late french immersion, english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

11 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

3 places

04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Spryfield
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 McIntosh Run Estates. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$69,236

Residents in the study area

602

Owner households

29.2%

Commute on foot

3.6%

Population age

0 to 4
6.3%
5 to 9
5.6%
10 to 14
5.2%
15 to 19
4.2%
20 to 34
26.8%
35 to 49
19.9%
50 to 64
20.5%
65 to 79
10.0%
80 and over
1.5%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
64.3%
Single detached
22.2%
Semi detached
7.8%
Duplex
3.7%
Row houses
1.9%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
43.2%
Multi person
10.3%
Single family
46.0%
Multi family
0.5%

Commute mode

Car
72.8%
Public transit
21.1%
Foot
3.6%
Other
2.6%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$69,236
Average individual income
$33,936

Total

Total individuals
602

Owners vs Renters

Renters
70.8%
Owners
29.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
93.1%
English and French
5.8%
Other
1.0%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
28.1%
High school
30.2%
Trade certificate
6.2%
College certificate
21.5%
University certificate
0.7%
Bachelor degree
10.3%
Post graduate degree
2.9%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
85.9%
English and non-official language(s)
3.1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
3.1%
Arabic
2.5%
French
1.6%
Malayalam
1.6%
English and French
0.7%
Oromo
0.6%
Sinhala (Sinhalese)
0.5%
Cebuano
0.4%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.1%
Mandarin
0.0%
Vietnamese
0.0%
Spanish
0.0%
Gujarati
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 McIntosh Run Estates:
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.

Halifax Regional School Board ↗Conseil scolaire acadien provincial ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

McIntosh Run Estates 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

80 Honeygold Dr, Halifax, NS B3R 0G2, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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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: 44.6009478, -63.6043086. 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.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

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