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Abbotsford · A CLOSER LOOK

Water Tower Hill
location & neighbourhood.

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

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
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01 / THE SETTING

Water Tower Hill location:
Abbotsford.

The neighbourhood of Historic Downtown is part of the city of Abbotsford, British Columbia, which is situated in the Abbotsford - Mission metropolitan area.

2457 Beck Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2K6, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Abbotsford

2457 Beck Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2K6, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Historic Downtown

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Your next step

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Historic Downtown is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of the city. Even though this area is not known for its lively ambience, with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. Historic Downtown is quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several noisier areas, especially near one of the railway lines. It is easy to access public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover.

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Getting around

This part of Abbotsford will attract home buyers who appreciate walkability as it is suited to traveling on foot; many common errands can be run without a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are rather close by. Moving around by bicycle is also easy in Historic Downtown. Travelling by transit can be challenging in Historic Downtown due to the infrequent service. Nonetheless, there are about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are commonly very close by. However, the favoured approach to get around in Historic Downtown is usually driving. Accessing a place to park is easy, and many houses for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the closest highway.

Everyday essentials

Schools and daycares are straightforward to get to without a car from anywhere in Historic Downtown. Concerning food, it is easy to access the nearest grocery store as a pedestrian from any location in Historic Downtown. Furthermore, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. A decent variety of clothing stores is also situated within a reasonably short walking distance.

Local character

Historic Downtown is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of the city. Even though this area is not known for its lively ambience, with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. Historic Downtown is quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several noisier areas, especially near one of the railway lines. It is easy to access public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Surrounding homes

In Historic Downtown, the majority of buildings are small apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly single detached homes. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. This part of Abbotsford did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new homes in the neighbourhood was spread throughout several decades in recent history.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Water Tower Hill
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

4.2/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Abbotsford: 3.6 / 5

Elementary schools

2.7/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

Abbotsford: 4.1 / 5

Public transit

1.9/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Abbotsford: 1.6 / 5

Groceries

3.5/ 5

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

Abbotsford: 3.1 / 5

Wellness

2.7/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Abbotsford: 2.5 / 5

Restaurants

3.2/ 5

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

Abbotsford: 3.0 / 5

Walking

1.9/ 5

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

Abbotsford: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

2.5/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Abbotsford: 2.8 / 5

Driving

4.8/ 5

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

Abbotsford: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.1/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Abbotsford: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

3.2/ 5

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

Abbotsford: 3.0 / 5

Childcare

3.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Abbotsford: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

2.8/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Abbotsford: 1.5 / 5

Cafés

2.1/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Abbotsford: 2.1 / 5

Quiet

3.3/ 5

Few sources of noise nearby

Abbotsford: 4.3 / 5

Parks

3.4/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Abbotsford: 3.7 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Water Tower Hill 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.

138 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
High school / Elementary school583 m

William A. Fraser Middle School

34695 Blatchford Way

6-8 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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High school586 m

Yale Secondary

34620 Old Yale Rd

9-12 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school950 m

McMillan Elementary

34830 Oakhill Dr

K-5 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school1.2 km

Alexander Elementary

2250 Lobban Rd

K-5 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school1.3 km

Margaret Stenersen Elementary

3060 Old Clayburn Rd

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

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High school2.1 km

Abbotsford Senior Secondary School

33355 Bevan Ave

9-12 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school2.1 km

Irene Kelleher Totí:Ltawtxw

2540 Eagle Mountain Drive

K-5 · Abbotsford School District

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High school / Elementary school2.3 km

Abbotsford Christian School

35011 Old Clayburn Rd

K-12 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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High school / Elementary school2.3 km

Abbotsford Middle School

33231 Bevan Ave

6-8 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school2.4 km

Dr Thomas a Swift Elementary

34800 Mierau St

K-5 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school2.5 km

Terry Fox Elementary

3071 Babich St

K-5 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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Elementary school2.6 km

Godson Elementary

33130 Bevan Ave

K-5 · 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 school3.1 km

Clayburn Middle School

35139 Laburnum Ave

6-8 · core french · Abbotsford School District

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High school3.7 km

Bakerview Centre for Learning

32622 Marshall Rd

9-12 · Abbotsford School District

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High school3.8 km

Chief Dan George Middle

32877 Old Riverside Rd

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

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High school3.8 km

Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts

36232 Lower Sumas Mtn Rd

6-12 · Abbotsford School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

39 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

22 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Historic Downtown
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 Water Tower Hill. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$122,439

Residents in the study area

1,172

Owner households

76.4%

Commute on foot

3.9%

Population age

0 to 4
4.6%
5 to 9
6.0%
10 to 14
7.1%
15 to 19
7.1%
20 to 34
20.7%
35 to 49
19.6%
50 to 64
20.1%
65 to 79
12.4%
80 and over
2.4%

Housing type

Single detached
56.6%
Duplex
17.9%
Apartment 1-4 floors
13.5%
Row houses
6.2%
Apartment 5 or more floors
3.7%
Semi detached
2.1%

Household composition

Single person
23.5%
Multi person
4.1%
Single family
70.7%
Multi family
1.7%

Commute mode

Car
92.0%
Foot
3.9%
Other
2.4%
Bicycle
0.9%
Public transit
0.7%
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Income

Average household income
$122,439
Average individual income
$50,359

Total

Total individuals
1,172

Owners vs Renters

Owners
76.4%
Renters
23.6%

Official language knowledge

English only
93.1%
English and French
5.4%
Other
1.5%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
12.7%
High school
38.0%
Trade certificate
11.7%
College certificate
17.9%
University certificate
1.1%
Bachelor degree
13.8%
Post graduate degree
4.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
85.2%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
5.1%
Korean
2.2%
English and non-official language(s)
1.9%
German
1.6%
Spanish
1.0%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.8%
Mandarin
0.8%
Dutch
0.7%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.0%
French
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 Water Tower Hill:
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

Water Tower Hill 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

2457 Beck Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2K6, 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: 49.0465157, -122.2721191. 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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