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Parkslope / Neighbourhood guide

New Westminster · A CLOSER LOOK

Parkslope
location & neighbourhood.

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

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

Parkslope location:
New Westminster.

Located within the Metro Vancouver metropolitan area, Victory Heights is a neighbourhood in New Westminster, British Columbia.

Cumberland St & E 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 3H2, 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

Cumberland St & E 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 3H2, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Victory Heights

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Victory Heights offers a relaxed atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This area is quiet, as the streets tend to be quite peaceful. Finally, it is very easy to access green spaces from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are approximately 40 of them close by for residents to enjoy.

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Getting around

Victory Heights will draw homeowners that use a variety of modes of transportation. The transit in this part of New Westminster is moderately practical. Rapid transit stations, such as Sapperton Station @ Platform 2 and Sapperton Station @ Platform 1 with access to the Expo Line, are generally within walking distance from the majority of properties in the neighbourhood. Residents are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. Victory Heights is also a fairly convenient part of New Westminster for pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. This part of the city is moderately cycling-friendly as there are a good number of bike lanes.

Everyday essentials

A supermarket is usually reachable within a short trip from most homes for sale in this neighbourhood. In addition, there are a good number of opportunities in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes. As far as education is concerned, schools and daycares are straightforward to reach by foot from any location in this area.

Local character

Victory Heights offers a relaxed atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This area is quiet, as the streets tend to be quite peaceful. Finally, it is very easy to access green spaces from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are approximately 40 of them close by for residents to enjoy.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing around 55% of dwellings in Victory Heights, but large apartment buildings and duplexes are also present in the housing stock. This part of the city is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 70% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and the remainder are rented. Most of the housing growth in this area happened before the 1960s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Parkslope
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

4.1/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

New Westminster: 4.4 / 5

Elementary schools

4.7/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

New Westminster: 4.6 / 5

Public transit

3.6/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

New Westminster: 3.5 / 5

Groceries

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

New Westminster: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.8/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

New Westminster: 3.6 / 5

Restaurants

3.8/ 5

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

New Westminster: 3.9 / 5

Walking

2.8/ 5

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

New Westminster: 3.9 / 5

Cycling

2.8/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

New Westminster: 2.8 / 5

Driving

3.7/ 5

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

New Westminster: 3.1 / 5

Vibrancy

1.6/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

New Westminster: 1.9 / 5

Shopping

3.7/ 5

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

New Westminster: 3.6 / 5

Childcare

4.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

New Westminster: 4.8 / 5

Nightlife

2.0/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

New Westminster: 2.4 / 5

Cafés

3.5/ 5

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

New Westminster: 3.5 / 5

Quiet

2.3/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

New Westminster: 3.3 / 5

Parks

4.2/ 5

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

New Westminster: 4.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Parkslope 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.

159 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
Elementary school364 m

F W Howay Elementary

91 Courtney Cres

K-5 · core french · New Westminster School District

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High school / Elementary school452 m

Ecole Glenbrook Middle School

701 Park Cres

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

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Elementary school701 m

Skwo:Wech

331 Richmond St

K-5 · core french · New Westminster School District

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Elementary school889 m

John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus

8260 13th Ave

K-6 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school896 m

Herbert Spencer Elementary

605 Second St

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

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High school991 m

Cariboo Hill Secondary

8580 16th Ave

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

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High school / Elementary school1.0 km

Compass Christian New West

101-322 Hospital Street

K-10 · New Westminster School District

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Elementary school1.1 km

Armstrong Elementary

8757 Armstrong Ave

K-7 · francophone, core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school1.3 km

Second Street Community Elementary

7502 2nd St

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school1.6 km

New Westminster Secondary

820 6th St

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

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Elementary school1.6 km

St. Michaels

9387 Holmes St

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school / Elementary school1.7 km

Pals Autism Society (School Program)

101 Third St

2-12 · New Westminster School District

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High school1.8 km

Sigma

820 Sixth Street

10-12 · New Westminster School District

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High school1.8 km

Urban Academy Senior

466 Rousseau St

4-12 · New Westminster School District

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High school2.3 km

Royal City Alternate Program

200 - 1065 Columbia Street

8-10 · New Westminster School District

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High school2.3 km

Fraser River Middle

800 Queens Ave

6-8 · core french · New Westminster School District

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High school2.3 km

Purpose Independent Secondary School

40 Begbie St

8-12 · New Westminster School District

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Transit nearby

33 places
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Dining nearby

46 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

33 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Victory 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 Parkslope. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$137,905

Residents in the study area

1,858

Owner households

59.9%

Commute on foot

8.3%

Population age

0 to 4
4.1%
5 to 9
5.1%
10 to 14
6.0%
15 to 19
6.3%
20 to 34
18.1%
35 to 49
20.0%
50 to 64
22.6%
65 to 79
12.8%
80 and over
4.9%

Housing type

Single detached
34.1%
Apartment 1-4 floors
25.4%
Apartment 5 or more floors
23.5%
Duplex
16.5%
Semi detached
0.4%
Row houses
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
33.5%
Multi person
3.7%
Single family
62.5%
Multi family
0.3%

Commute mode

Car
75.2%
Public transit
14.2%
Foot
8.3%
Other
1.4%
Bicycle
0.9%
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Income

Average household income
$137,905
Average individual income
$57,063

Total

Total individuals
1,858

Owners vs Renters

Owners
59.9%
Renters
40.1%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.1%
English and French
7.8%
Other
2.1%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
12.0%
High school
30.7%
Trade certificate
7.7%
College certificate
18.8%
University certificate
2.2%
Bachelor degree
20.9%
Post graduate degree
7.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
75.0%
English and non-official language(s)
4.0%
Mandarin
3.9%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
3.5%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
3.3%
Yue (Cantonese)
3.2%
Spanish
2.4%
Korean
1.8%
Dari
1.5%
Serbian
1.3%
Portuguese
0.1%
Bulgarian
0.0%
Vietnamese
0.0%
Romanian
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 Parkslope:
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 ↗Burnaby School District ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Parkslope 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

Cumberland St & E 8th Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 3H2, 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: 49.2243182, -122.9084977. 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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