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Preston Springs / Neighbourhood guide

Cambridge · A CLOSER LOOK

Preston Springs
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

Preston Springs location:
Cambridge.

The neighbourhood of Preston Heights can be found in the city of Cambridge, Ontario, which is situated in the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area.

102 Fountain St S, Cambridge, ON N3H 5R2, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Cambridge

102 Fountain St S, Cambridge, ON N3H 5R2, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Preston Heights

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Preston Heights offers a relaxed atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of Cambridge is good for those who need quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although that is not the case close to Highway 401. Lastly, there are about 10 parks nearby for residents to explore, including Blair Creek Corridor and Linear Park, and they are very well-situated, which makes them easy to access from the majority of locations within Preston Heights.

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Getting around

Preston Heights is especially car friendly. Many real estate listings are a very short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 401, and accessing a place to park is easy. However, getting around by public transit is challenging in Preston Heights. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences. This part of Cambridge is bike-friendly. This area is not very convenient for those who like to get around on foot since running common errands is at times challenging without a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

Primary schools are straightforward to reach on foot from most properties for sale in this area. On the other hand, high schools are not numerous and thus not always within walking distance. With respect to food, home buyers in Preston Heights often need a vehicle to shop for their groceries. There are a few restaurants in this neighbourhood.

Local character

Preston Heights offers a relaxed atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of Cambridge is good for those who need quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although that is not the case close to Highway 401. Lastly, there are about 10 parks nearby for residents to explore, including Blair Creek Corridor and Linear Park, and they are very well-situated, which makes them easy to access from the majority of locations within Preston Heights.

Surrounding homes

About 60% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 40% are rented. In this part of the city, around 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. Roughly one third of properties in this area were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This neighbourhood offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Preston Springs
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

2.1/ 5

At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Cambridge: 2.5 / 5

Elementary schools

3.4/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Cambridge: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

2.3/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Cambridge: 1.6 / 5

Groceries

2.3/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Cambridge: 3.1 / 5

Wellness

2.0/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Cambridge: 1.3 / 5

Restaurants

2.8/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Cambridge: 2.8 / 5

Walking

2.0/ 5

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

Cambridge: 2.4 / 5

Cycling

3.6/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Cambridge: 2.9 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cambridge: 3.8 / 5

Vibrancy

1.0/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Cambridge: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

3.1/ 5

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

Cambridge: 2.8 / 5

Childcare

2.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a short drive

Cambridge: 4.1 / 5

Nightlife

1.7/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Cambridge: 1.6 / 5

Cafés

1.7/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Cambridge: 2.1 / 5

Quiet

2.3/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Cambridge: 4.7 / 5

Parks

4.7/ 5

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

Cambridge: 3.1 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Preston Springs 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.

123 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

15 places
Elementary school738 m

Parkway Public School

436 Preston Pkwy

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school977 m

Preston High School

550 Rose St

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

Preston Public School

210 Westminster Dr N

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

St Joseph Catholic Elementary School

980 Westminster Dr S

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Grand View Public School

1144 Hamilton St

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.9 km

Coronation Public School

757 Concession Rd

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.1 km

St Michael Catholic Elementary School

1150 Concession Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.2 km

William G Davis Public School

530 Lang's Dr

7-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.5 km

Ééc Saint-Noël-Chabanel-Cambridge

640 Trico promenade

JK-6 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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Elementary school2.8 km

Éic Père-René-de-Galinée

450 Maple Grove chemin

7-8 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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High school2.8 km

Ésc Père-René-de-Galinée

450 Maple Grove chemin

9-12 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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Elementary school3.0 km

Blue Heron Public School

749 Grand Valley Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school4.2 km

Oak Bridge Academy Hespeler Campus

250 Hespeler Road

site based

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High school4.8 km

Jacob Hespeler Secondary School

355 Holiday Inn Dr

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

31 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

17 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Preston 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 Preston Springs. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$116,447

Residents in the study area

774

Owner households

69.0%

Commute on foot

1.2%

Population age

0 to 4
5.3%
5 to 9
6.1%
10 to 14
5.9%
15 to 19
4.8%
20 to 34
21.7%
35 to 49
20.1%
50 to 64
19.3%
65 to 79
14.1%
80 and over
2.7%

Housing type

Single detached
47.6%
Row houses
22.1%
Semi detached
12.5%
Apartment 1-4 floors
10.8%
Apartment 5 or more floors
6.1%
Duplex
0.8%

Household composition

Single person
26.7%
Multi person
4.2%
Single family
68.1%
Multi family
0.9%

Commute mode

Car
91.4%
Public transit
4.8%
Other
2.6%
Foot
1.2%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$116,447
Average individual income
$49,912

Total

Total individuals
774

Owners vs Renters

Owners
69.0%
Renters
31.0%

Official language knowledge

English only
94.1%
English and French
4.9%
Other
1.0%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
16.0%
High school
34.9%
Trade certificate
7.5%
College certificate
26.7%
University certificate
2.3%
Bachelor degree
9.2%
Post graduate degree
3.4%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
90.7%
Portuguese
1.5%
Spanish
1.5%
French
1.5%
English and non-official language(s)
1.3%
Polish
1.0%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.8%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.6%
Urdu
0.5%
Arabic
0.5%
Dutch
0.1%
Italian
0.1%
English and French
0.1%
Gujarati
0.1%
Korean
0.0%
German
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 Preston Springs:
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.

Waterloo Region District School Board ↗Waterloo Catholic District School Board ↗Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Preston Springs 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

102 Fountain St S, Cambridge, ON N3H 5R2, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

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: 43.3999, -80.36992699999999. 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.