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Abbotsford · A CLOSER LOOK

Vicarro
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

Vicarro location:
Abbotsford.

Part of the Abbotsford - Mission metropolitan area, Whatcom is a neighbourhood within Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Whatcom Rd & Sandringham Dr, Abbotsford, BC V3G, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Abbotsford

Whatcom Rd & Sandringham Dr, Abbotsford, BC V3G, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Whatcom

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Your next step

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Whatcom is a wonderful neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. Green spaces, including McKee Creek Park and DeLair Park, are very well-spread out and there are around 30 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which makes it easy to access them. This part of the city is also very quiet, as the streets are usually especially tranquil.

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Getting around

Driving is very often the preferred approach to navigate Whatcom. It is a rather short car ride to the closest highway, such as Trans-Canada Highway, from any home in Whatcom, and accessing a place to park is generally easy. However, the public transit service in Whatcom is not very convenient. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. Bicycling is sometimes difficult in Whatcom because there are few bike lanes, and riding is rendered arduous by the often steep terrain. This area is also not very well-suited for people who prefer to travel on foot as running day-to-day errands is occasionally challenging without a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

Families will find that wherever their property is located in this neighbourhood, daycares and schools are nearby. With regards to food, it is easy to access the closest grocery store as a pedestrian in Whatcom. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes.

Local character

Whatcom is a wonderful neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. Green spaces, including McKee Creek Park and DeLair Park, are very well-spread out and there are around 30 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which makes it easy to access them. This part of the city is also very quiet, as the streets are usually especially tranquil.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing most buildings in Whatcom, while duplexes are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 85% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the rest are rented. The homes in this area are very modern, because roughly 40% of its dwellings were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s and the 1990s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Vicarro
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

3.9/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Abbotsford: 3.6 / 5

Elementary schools

3.9/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Abbotsford: 4.1 / 5

Public transit

0.7/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Abbotsford: 1.6 / 5

Groceries

3.1/ 5

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

Abbotsford: 3.1 / 5

Wellness

1.0/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Abbotsford: 2.5 / 5

Restaurants

2.1/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Abbotsford: 3.0 / 5

Walking

1.0/ 5

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

Abbotsford: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.8/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Abbotsford: 2.8 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Abbotsford: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

0.5/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Abbotsford: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

1.3/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Abbotsford: 3.0 / 5

Childcare

3.6/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Abbotsford: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

1.1/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Abbotsford: 1.5 / 5

Cafés

1.2/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Abbotsford: 2.1 / 5

Quiet

4.4/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Abbotsford: 4.3 / 5

Parks

4.0/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Abbotsford: 3.7 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Vicarro 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.

91 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

13 places
High school450 m

Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts

36232 Lower Sumas Mtn Rd

6-12 · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school1.3 km

Mountain Elementary

2299 Mountain Dr

K-5 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school1.4 km

Irene Kelleher Totí:Ltawtxw

2540 Eagle Mountain Drive

K-5 · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school1.8 km

Prince Charles Elementary

35410 McKee Rd

K-5 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school / High school2.4 km

Abbotsford Christian School

35011 Old Clayburn Rd

K-12 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school2.6 km

Sandy Hill Elementary

3836 Old Clayburn Rd

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school2.7 km

McMillan Elementary

34830 Oakhill Dr

K-5 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school / High school2.8 km

Clayburn Middle School

35139 Laburnum Ave

6-8 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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High school2.8 km

Robert Bateman Secondary

35045 Exbury Ave

9-12 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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High school2.9 km

Yale Secondary

34620 Old Yale Rd

9-12 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school2.9 km

Dr Thomas a Swift Elementary

34800 Mierau St

K-5 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school / High school2.9 km

William A. Fraser Middle School

34695 Blatchford Way

6-8 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school3.2 km

Margaret Stenersen Elementary

3060 Old Clayburn Rd

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · Abbotsford School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

16 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

2 places

04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Whatcom
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 Vicarro. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$163,393

Residents in the study area

502

Owner households

84.6%

Commute on foot

2.1%

Population age

0 to 4
4.6%
5 to 9
6.1%
10 to 14
6.4%
15 to 19
7.7%
20 to 34
17.1%
35 to 49
20.7%
50 to 64
21.1%
65 to 79
13.8%
80 and over
2.6%

Housing type

Single detached
56.8%
Duplex
24.3%
Apartment 1-4 floors
9.4%
Semi detached
4.8%
Row houses
4.7%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
16.6%
Multi person
3.8%
Single family
77.7%
Multi family
2.0%

Commute mode

Car
95.5%
Foot
2.1%
Other
1.8%
Public transit
0.7%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$163,393
Average individual income
$65,512

Total

Total individuals
502

Owners vs Renters

Owners
84.6%
Renters
15.4%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.9%
English and French
5.3%
Other
1.8%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
11.7%
High school
34.4%
Trade certificate
6.8%
College certificate
17.6%
University certificate
2.2%
Bachelor degree
20.0%
Post graduate degree
7.4%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.9

Mother tongue

English
82.8%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
6.1%
English and non-official language(s)
2.5%
Mandarin
2.2%
German
2.0%
Korean
1.1%
Dutch
0.8%
Urdu
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Spanish
0.5%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.2%
French
0.2%

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 Vicarro:
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.

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Vicarro 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

Whatcom Rd & Sandringham Dr, Abbotsford, BC V3G, 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: 49.053102, -122.225724. 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.