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Niagara Falls · A CLOSER LOOK

Wellwood by Empire Homes
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

Wellwood by Empire Homes location:
Niagara Falls.

The neighbourhood of Chippawa - Rural can be found in the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, which is located in the St. Catharines - Niagara metropolitan area.

8155 Grassy Brook Road. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Niagara Falls

8155 Grassy Brook Road

Provider neighbourhood

Chippawa - Rural

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Chippawa - Rural is a wonderful neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. The noise levels in this part of the city are especially low, as the streets are generally very calm. Lastly, it is easy to get to parks from most locations in the neighbourhood, since there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to relax in, such as Kingsbridge Park and Chippawa Lion's Park.

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Getting around

Cars are a very good transportation option in Chippawa - Rural. Parking is quite easy. In contrast, the public transit service in this area is not very frequent. Nonetheless, property owners benefit from approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are usually very close by. Many of the houses for sale in this area are located in places that are not very suitable for those who prefer to get around as pedestrians since very few daily errands can be run without a car. On the other hand, the bike is a fairly good mode of transportation in Chippawa - Rural.

Everyday essentials

Parents and their kids will welcome the proximity to primary schools, which are within walking distance from all properties for sale in Chippawa - Rural. However, this area does not have any high schools. Regarding eating, property owners in Chippawa - Rural will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a rather short walk away. There are also a few opportunities for those who value restaurants and cafes in close proximity.

Local character

Chippawa - Rural is a wonderful neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. The noise levels in this part of the city are especially low, as the streets are generally very calm. Lastly, it is easy to get to parks from most locations in the neighbourhood, since there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to relax in, such as Kingsbridge Park and Chippawa Lion's Park.

Surrounding homes

The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of Chippawa - Rural is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around 80% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the rest are rented. This neighbourhood did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new buildings in Chippawa - Rural was spread throughout several decades in recent history.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Wellwood by Empire Homes
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

0.0/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Niagara Falls: 2.7 / 5

Elementary schools

0.0/ 5

Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

Niagara Falls: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

0.7/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Niagara Falls: 2.2 / 5

Groceries

1.3/ 5

Some groceries within a short drive

Niagara Falls: 3.4 / 5

Wellness

0.3/ 5

Few or no amenities promoting health and activity nearby

Niagara Falls: 1.8 / 5

Restaurants

1.7/ 5

Some restaurants within a short drive

Niagara Falls: 3.2 / 5

Walking

0.5/ 5

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

Niagara Falls: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

1.8/ 5

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Niagara Falls: 2.7 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Niagara Falls: 4.4 / 5

Vibrancy

0.3/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Niagara Falls: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

1.1/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Niagara Falls: 2.8 / 5

Childcare

1.1/ 5

At least one daycare within a moderate drive

Niagara Falls: 4.0 / 5

Nightlife

0.8/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Niagara Falls: 3.0 / 5

Cafés

1.0/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Niagara Falls: 2.7 / 5

Quiet

3.2/ 5

Few sources of noise nearby

Niagara Falls: 4.3 / 5

Parks

2.7/ 5

Moderate amount of park space nearby

Niagara Falls: 3.3 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Wellwood by Empire Homes 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.

28 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

12 places
Elementary school3.1 km

Thundering Heights Public School

8422 McLeod Road

JK-8 · District School Board of Niagara

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High school3.2 km

Saint Michael Catholic High School

8699 McLeod Rd

9-12 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school3.7 km

Kate S Durdan Public School

6855 Kalar Rd

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school3.7 km

Loretto Catholic Elementary School

6855 Kalar Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school3.9 km

James Morden Public School

7112 Dorchester Rd

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school4.0 km

Ééc Notre-Dame-de-la-Jeunesse-Niagara.F

7374 Wilson croissant

JK-8 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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Elementary school4.6 km

Forestview Public School

8406 Forestview Blvd

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school4.6 km

Pathways Academy & Early Learning Centre

6642 ST. Thomas More Drive

site based

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Elementary school4.8 km

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School

6525 Carlton Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school4.8 km

Heximer Avenue Public School

6727 Heximer Ave

JK-8 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Elementary school4.9 km

Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School

6032 Churchill St

JK-8 · catholic · Niagara Catholic District School Board

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High school5.0 km

Westlane Secondary School

5960 Pitton Rd

9-12 · regular · District School Board of Niagara

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Transit nearby

13 places
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Parks nearby

2 places

Daily essentials nearby

1 places

04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Chippawa - Rural
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 Wellwood by Empire Homes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$124,809

Residents in the study area

21

Owner households

71.3%

Commute on foot

0.7%

Population age

0 to 4
6.1%
5 to 9
7.4%
10 to 14
7.1%
15 to 19
5.8%
20 to 34
18.8%
35 to 49
19.9%
50 to 64
20.9%
65 to 79
11.6%
80 and over
2.4%

Housing type

Single detached
93.2%
Row houses
4.9%
Semi detached
1.5%
Apartment 1-4 floors
0.4%
Duplex
0.0%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
16.9%
Multi person
3.4%
Single family
79.2%
Multi family
0.5%

Commute mode

Car
95.2%
Other
2.2%
Public transit
1.9%
Foot
0.7%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$124,809
Average individual income
$52,976

Total

Total individuals
21

Owners vs Renters

Owners
71.3%
Renters
28.7%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.3%
English and French
7.6%
Other
2.1%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.3%
High school
29.3%
Trade certificate
9.8%
College certificate
23.8%
University certificate
2.3%
Bachelor degree
16.1%
Post graduate degree
5.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.9

Mother tongue

English
76.2%
English and non-official language(s)
4.0%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
3.4%
Mandarin
2.8%
Spanish
2.5%
Urdu
2.1%
French
2.0%
Arabic
1.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.7%
Gujarati
1.7%
German
0.5%
Italian
0.5%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.4%
Dutch
0.3%
English and French
0.3%
Blackfoot
0.0%
Atikamekw
0.0%
Ililimowin (Moose Cree)
0.0%
Inu Ayimun (Southern East Cree)
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 Wellwood by Empire Homes:
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.

District School Board of Niagara ↗Niagara Catholic District School Board ↗Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Wellwood by Empire Homes 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

8155 Grassy Brook Road

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

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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: 43.0417638, -79.1335122. 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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