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Norfolk · A CLOSER LOOK

Nestings
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

Nestings location:
Norfolk.

Simcoe is a community within Norfolk County, Ontario, which is located in the Norfolk metropolitan area.

2 Painted Skimmer Pl, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4J9, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Norfolk

2 Painted Skimmer Pl, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4J9, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Simcoe

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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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.

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced ambience will enjoy Simcoe. Simcoe is wonderful for those who like quiet areas, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

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Getting around

This community will draw home buyers who appreciate being able to walk everywhere since it is walkable, although common amenities such as hardware stores or barbers can be an occasionally long stroll away. However, Simcoe is not particularly cycling-friendly as there are few bike lanes, and there are a fair number of slopes. The preferred transportation option in this part of the city is often a car. Parking is quite easy. However, Simcoe is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, homeowners benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally around the corner.

Everyday essentials

It is usually practical for home buyers in Simcoe to do groceries without the use of a car. Robinson Street is among the best streets for groceries. A small selection of restaurants and coffee shops can be found as well. Likewise, residents have access to a good number of clothing stores within a short distance. With respect to education, families will appreciate that no matter where their home is located in Simcoe, schools and daycares are close by.

Local character

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced ambience will enjoy Simcoe. Simcoe is wonderful for those who like quiet areas, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Surrounding homes

In Simcoe, most dwellings are single detached homes, and the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. Around one third of properties in this community were constructed before the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of the city offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the population of this community own their home while renters make up the remainder.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Nestings
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

0.2/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Norfolk County: 3.4 / 5

Elementary schools

1.0/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

Norfolk County: 4.1 / 5

Public transit

0.2/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Norfolk County: 1.4 / 5

Groceries

2.2/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Norfolk County: 1.8 / 5

Restaurants

1.9/ 5

Some restaurants within a short drive

Norfolk County: 1.7 / 5

Walking

0.7/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Norfolk County: 2.2 / 5

Cycling

1.6/ 5

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Norfolk County: 2.2 / 5

Driving

4.3/ 5

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

Norfolk County: 3.9 / 5

Vibrancy

0.7/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Norfolk County: 1.0 / 5

Shopping

1.8/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Norfolk County: 1.0 / 5

Childcare

2.7/ 5

At least one daycare within a short drive

Norfolk County: 0.9 / 5

Nightlife

1.1/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Norfolk County: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

1.2/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Norfolk County: 0.9 / 5

Quiet

2.4/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Norfolk County: 4.9 / 5
Project referenceNorfolk County comparison, where suppliedSources & notes ↗

03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Nestings 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.

54 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

10 places
Elementary school1.7 km

Elgin Avenue Public School

80 Elgin Ave

JK-8 · regular · Grand Erie District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Ééc Sainte-Marie-Simcoe

165 Queen nord rue

JK-8 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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High school / Elementary school2.1 km

Canada College

88 Queensway West.

online/site based

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High school / Elementary school2.5 km

Ontario Academy

469 Norfolk St North

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High school2.5 km

Simcoe Composite School

40 Wilson Drive

9-12 · regular · Grand Erie District School Board

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High school2.6 km

Holy Trinity Catholic High School

128 Evergreen Hill Rd

9-12 · catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school3.3 km

St. Joseph's School

34 Potts Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school3.4 km

West Lynn Public School

18 Parker Dr

JK-8 · regular · Grand Erie District School Board

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Elementary school3.8 km

Lynndale Heights Public School

55 Donly Dr S

JK-8 · regular · Grand Erie District School Board

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High school / Elementary school4.7 km

Bethel Baptist Academy

4059 Highway 3 East

online/site based

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Transit nearby

1 places

Dining nearby

19 places
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Parks nearby

12 places
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Daily essentials nearby

12 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Simcoe
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 Nestings. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$105,451

Residents in the study area

139

Owner households

91.8%

Commute on foot

7.2%

Population age

0 to 4
2.8%
5 to 9
3.1%
10 to 14
2.6%
15 to 19
3.9%
20 to 34
11.9%
35 to 49
11.6%
50 to 64
17.0%
65 to 79
20.2%
80 and over
27.0%

Housing type

Single detached
75.4%
Row houses
19.6%
Semi detached
3.5%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.7%
Apartment 1-4 floors
0.4%
Duplex
0.4%

Household composition

Single person
30.8%
Multi person
2.2%
Single family
65.4%
Multi family
1.7%

Commute mode

Car
87.8%
Foot
7.2%
Other
4.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$105,451
Average individual income
$51,245

Total

Total individuals
139

Owners vs Renters

Owners
91.8%
Renters
8.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
96.9%
English and French
3.0%
Other
0.1%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
22.4%
High school
31.3%
Trade certificate
11.6%
College certificate
20.7%
University certificate
0.1%
Bachelor degree
10.1%
Post graduate degree
3.9%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
93.0%
German
1.1%
Polish
1.1%
Portuguese
1.0%
English and non-official language(s)
1.0%
French
0.9%
Ukrainian
0.8%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.8%
Dutch
0.1%
American Sign Language
0.1%
Hungarian
0.1%
Korean
0.0%
Czech
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 Nestings:
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.

Grand Erie District School Board ↗Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir ↗Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Nestings 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

2 Painted Skimmer Pl, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4J9, 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 builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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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: 42.8374324, -80.3345215. 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

Find the home.
Know the neighbourhood.