Oshawa · A CLOSER LOOK
The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.
01 / THE SETTING
Part of the Greater Oshawa metropolitan area, Columbus is a neighbourhood within Oshawa, Ontario.
Thornton Rd N & Winchester Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.
Thornton Road North & Winchester Road West Townhomes prices & floor plans ↗Location reference
OshawaThornton Rd N & Winchester Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
Provider neighbourhood
ColumbusProvider labels may differ from builder descriptions.
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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT
People who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Columbus. There are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to check out and they are very well-located, making it easy to reach them. This area is reasonably quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.
Driving is a great means of transportation in Columbus. It is very convenient to park. However, Columbus is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines. Columbus is not very appropriate for bicycling as the cycling infrastructure is quite bad, and there are a good number of elevation changes. Columbus is also not very conducive to pedestrians because very few daily needs can be carried out without the use of a car.
In most cases, a car is needed to do groceries. Nevertheless, it is generally a short walk to the closest pharmacy, which can supply some staple foods. There are also a few choices for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes in close proximity. With regards to education, it is a reasonably short trip to access daycares from anywhere in this part of Oshawa. However, there are no primary schools and no high schools in Columbus.
People who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Columbus. There are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to check out and they are very well-located, making it easy to reach them. This area is reasonably quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.
The predominant housing types in Columbus are single detached homes and townhouses. Most of the housing growth in this area has taken place after the year 2000. This neighbourhood is especially good for those looking for four or more bedroom homes. Around two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and renters occupy the remainder.
02 / LOCATION 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.
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Oshawa: 3.0 / 5Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
Oshawa: 4.4 / 5Infrequent or no transit options nearby
Oshawa: 1.8 / 5Variety of groceries within a short drive
Oshawa: 3.5 / 5Few or no amenities promoting health and activity nearby
Oshawa: 2.9 / 5Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Oshawa: 3.3 / 5Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Oshawa: 2.6 / 5Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Oshawa: 2.7 / 5Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Oshawa: 3.9 / 5Calm atmosphere at all hours
Oshawa: 1.2 / 5Some shops within a short drive
Oshawa: 3.3 / 5At least one daycare within a very short drive
Oshawa: 4.3 / 5Some bars within a short drive
Oshawa: 1.7 / 5Some cafés within a short drive
Oshawa: 2.6 / 5Few sources of noise nearby
Oshawa: 4.2 / 5Limited amount of park space nearby
Oshawa: 4.1 / 503 / EXPLORE NEARBY
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.
94 places shown · straight-line distances
466 Windfields Farm Drive
JK-8 · Durham District School Board
Get directions100 Blackfriar Avenue
JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board
Get directions160 Cachet Blvd
JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board
Get directions70 Watford St
JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board
Get directions120 Watford St
JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board
Get directions160 Carnwith Drive West
JK-8 · Durham District School Board
Get directions3285 Simcoe Street North
site based
Get directions25 Selkirk Drive
JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board
Get directions2465 Bridle Road
JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board
Get directions2200 Bridle Road
JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board
Get directions20 Carnwith Drive
9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board
Get directions380 Taunton Rd E
9-12 · Durham District School Board
Get directions615 Winchester Rd E
Get directions2620 Simcoe St N
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Get directions2585 Thoroughbred St
Get directions2670 Simcoe St N
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Get directions520 Winchester Rd E
Get directions2710 Simcoe St N
Get directions2700 Simcoe St N
Get directionsA10.1-2640 Simcoe St N
Get directions2630 Simcoe St N
Get directions2630 Simcoe St N
Get directions485 Winchester Rd E
Get directions2625 Simcoe St N
Get directions2625 Simcoe St N
Get directions2635 Simcoe St N
Get directions200 Carnwith Dr E
Get directions3309 Simcoe St N
Get directions30 St Thomas St
Get directions93 Winchester Rd E
Get directions2650 Simcoe St N
Get directions100 Windfields Farm Dr E
Get directions04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY
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 Thornton Road North & Winchester Road West Townhomes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.
Average household income
$161,144Residents in the study area
233Owner households
77.7%Commute on foot
0.8%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
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.
06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF
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
This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.
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Ask about visiting Thornton Road North & Winchester Road West Townhomes ↗A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
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.
No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.
No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.
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
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: 43.9621726, -78.9240564. 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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