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Urban Towns / Neighbourhood guide

Pickering · A CLOSER LOOK

Urban Towns
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

Urban Towns location:
Pickering.

Located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area, Woodlands is a neighbourhood within Pickering, Ontario.

760-770 Kingston Road. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Pickering

760-770 Kingston Road

Provider neighbourhood

Woodlands

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Woodlands. There are approximately 20 green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, like Amberlea Park, and they are especially well-distributed, making them easy to reach. Thanks to the presence of few people out and about on the streets, this area is relatively quiet, although there can be more noise for those who are closer to Highway 401 or the railway line.

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Getting around

The car is usually the favoured approach to navigate this neighbourhood. It is very easy to park, and the majority of homes for sale are a very short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 401. In contrast, residents using public transit may find limited choices in this part of the city as a result of the infrequent service. Thankfully, homeowners benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are usually very close by. The bicycle is a rather limited method of transportation in Woodlands as there are few bike lanes, and there are a fair number of slopes for cyclists to brave. Thankfully, some bike-friendly areas exist. There also aren't many pedestrians out on the streets of Woodlands, even though running daily errands is easy without a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

It is usually practical for home buyers in this part of Pickering to shop for their groceries without a vehicle. Likewise, there is often a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. Property owners benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores. When it comes to education, in this neighbourhood, families will generally be able to access schools and daycares on foot.

Local character

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Woodlands. There are approximately 20 green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, like Amberlea Park, and they are especially well-distributed, making them easy to reach. Thanks to the presence of few people out and about on the streets, this area is relatively quiet, although there can be more noise for those who are closer to Highway 401 or the railway line.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing about 60% of buildings in Woodlands, whereas the rest are mainly duplexes. Around 30% of properties in this part of Pickering were built following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This area offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 80% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Urban Towns
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

3.8/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Pickering: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

2.5/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

Pickering: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

2.7/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Pickering: 1.7 / 5

Groceries

3.9/ 5

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

Pickering: 3.3 / 5

Wellness

1.5/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Pickering: 1.3 / 5

Restaurants

3.8/ 5

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

Pickering: 2.9 / 5

Walking

1.2/ 5

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

Pickering: 2.4 / 5

Cycling

1.3/ 5

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pickering: 2.4 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Pickering: 4.4 / 5

Vibrancy

1.1/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Pickering: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

3.1/ 5

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

Pickering: 2.7 / 5

Childcare

5.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Pickering: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

3.2/ 5

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

Pickering: 1.8 / 5

Cafés

3.7/ 5

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

Pickering: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

0.0/ 5

Many sources of noise nearby

Pickering: 4.6 / 5

Parks

3.4/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Pickering: 0.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Urban Towns 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.

126 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

13 places
High school462 m

Dunbarton High School

655 Sheppard Ave

9-12 · french immersion, regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school599 m

Father Fenelon Catholic School

795 Eyer Drive

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school692 m

Crawford Adventist Academy (East Campus)

1765 Meadowview Ave Ave

site based

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Elementary school1.0 km

Fairport Beach Public School

754 Oklahoma Dr

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Frenchman's Bay Public School

920 Oklahoma Dr

JK-8 · french immersion · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Highbush Public School

605 Stroud's Lane

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School

490 Strouds Lane

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

Rosebank Road Public School

591 Rosebank Rd S

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

Altona Forest Public School

405 Woodsmere

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

Montessori Learning Centre

401 Kingston Rd

site based

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High school1.7 km

St Mary Catholic Secondary School

1918 Whites Rd

9-12 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Elizabeth B Phin Public School

1500 Rougemont Dr

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school3.5 km

Pine Ridge Secondary School

2155 Liverpool Rd N

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

38 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

15 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Woodlands
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 Urban Towns. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$146,089

Residents in the study area

1,051

Owner households

82.9%

Commute on foot

1.5%

Population age

0 to 4
5.0%
5 to 9
5.2%
10 to 14
5.6%
15 to 19
6.4%
20 to 34
19.2%
35 to 49
19.1%
50 to 64
21.3%
65 to 79
15.3%
80 and over
3.0%

Housing type

Single detached
62.9%
Row houses
16.4%
Duplex
9.3%
Semi detached
5.2%
Apartment 5 or more floors
4.7%
Apartment 1-4 floors
1.5%

Household composition

Single person
19.1%
Multi person
3.6%
Single family
76.8%
Multi family
0.4%

Commute mode

Car
85.0%
Public transit
8.9%
Other
4.6%
Foot
1.5%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$146,089
Average individual income
$56,161

Total

Total individuals
1,051

Owners vs Renters

Owners
82.9%
Renters
17.1%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.8%
English and French
6.2%
Other
1.0%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
12.2%
High school
32.8%
Trade certificate
5.5%
College certificate
23.2%
University certificate
1.6%
Bachelor degree
19.2%
Post graduate degree
5.4%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
77.5%
English and non-official language(s)
5.6%
Urdu
4.4%
Tamil
3.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.2%
Arabic
2.0%
Spanish
1.2%
Mandarin
1.1%
Italian
0.9%
Gujarati
0.7%
Greek
0.4%
French
0.3%
Portuguese
0.2%
Polish
0.2%
German
0.1%
Bengali
0.1%
English and French
0.1%

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 Urban Towns:
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.

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06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Urban Towns 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

760-770 Kingston Road

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.

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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: 43.8211053, -79.1132854. 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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