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West Haven Homes / Neighbourhood guide

Waterloo · A CLOSER LOOK

West Haven 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
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01 / THE SETTING

West Haven Homes location:
Waterloo.

Westvale is a neighbourhood within Waterloo, Ontario, which is located in the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area.

Westhaven Street. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Waterloo

Westhaven Street

Provider neighbourhood

Westvale

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced environment will enjoy Westvale. This area is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Lastly, public green spaces, such as Lynnvalley Park, are very well-distributed and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to enjoy, which makes them easy to get to.

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Getting around

House buyers who want to be in a walkable community will enjoy the fairly pedestrian-friendly character of Westvale; running daily errands is easy without a car. This neighbourhood is also moderately conducive to cycling because there are a good number of bike lanes. The public transit service in Westvale is not especially frequent. Thankfully, property owners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most homes. On the other hand, cars are a fairly good means of transportation in Westvale. Coming across a parking spot is generally easy.

Everyday essentials

It is very easy to access the closest supermarket as a pedestrian in Westvale. Additionally, there is often a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. Regarding education, parents and their kids will appreciate that wherever their home is located in Westvale, schools and daycares are nearby.

Local character

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced environment will enjoy Westvale. This area is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Lastly, public green spaces, such as Lynnvalley Park, are very well-distributed and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to enjoy, which makes them easy to get to.

Surrounding homes

Around 90% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and the rest are renters. The predominant housing types in this part of the city are single detached homes and row houses. Around half of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed between 1980 and 1990, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1990s and the 2000s. Notably, this part of the city is good for those looking for three bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

West Haven 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

0.8/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Waterloo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

4.4/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Waterloo: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

2.3/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Waterloo: 2.2 / 5

Groceries

4.0/ 5

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

Waterloo: 3.6 / 5

Wellness

1.6/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Waterloo: 2.0 / 5

Restaurants

3.1/ 5

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

Waterloo: 3.2 / 5

Walking

1.4/ 5

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

Waterloo: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.1/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Waterloo: 3.3 / 5

Driving

3.3/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Waterloo: 4.0 / 5

Vibrancy

1.1/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Waterloo: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

3.2/ 5

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

Waterloo: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.4/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Waterloo: 4.3 / 5

Nightlife

1.8/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Waterloo: 2.1 / 5

Cafés

3.1/ 5

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

Waterloo: 2.9 / 5

Quiet

4.7/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Waterloo: 4.3 / 5

Parks

3.2/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Waterloo: 3.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

West Haven 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.

129 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school198 m

Kitchener Waterloo Bilingual School

600 Erb Street West

site based

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Elementary school629 m

Westvale Public School

265 Westvale Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school879 m

Edna Staebler Public School

450 Bernay Dr

JK-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.0 km

Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School

485 Thorndale Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Mary Johnston Public School

475 Brynhurst Blvd

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school1.7 km

Resurrection Catholic Secondary School

455 University Ave W

9-12 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Vista Hills Public School

314 Sweet Gale Street

JK-8 · french immersion, regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Centennial (Waterloo) Public School

141 Amos Ave

7-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.2 km

Keatsway Public School

323 Keats Way

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.5 km

Verideia Classical Christian Academy

1780 Glasgow Street

site based

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Elementary school2.5 km

Sandhills Public School

1250 Victoria St S

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school3.5 km

Laurel Heights Secondary School

650 Laurelwood Dr

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school4.4 km

Forest Heights Collegiate Institute

255 Fischer-Hallman Rd

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school4.6 km

Waterloo Collegiate Institute

300 Hazel St

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school4.8 km

Waterloo High School

255 King St North

online/site based, all year round

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High school4.8 km

Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School

787 King St W

9-12 · vocational, occupational · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

31 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

Westvale
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 West Haven Homes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$120,064

Residents in the study area

1,553

Owner households

64.2%

Commute on foot

2.8%

Population age

0 to 4
5.2%
5 to 9
6.0%
10 to 14
7.1%
15 to 19
6.5%
20 to 34
19.1%
35 to 49
18.2%
50 to 64
18.4%
65 to 79
10.5%
80 and over
9.1%

Housing type

Single detached
45.8%
Row houses
29.9%
Semi detached
19.1%
Apartment 1-4 floors
3.3%
Duplex
1.1%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.8%

Household composition

Single person
22.7%
Multi person
2.6%
Single family
74.3%
Multi family
0.4%

Commute mode

Car
91.4%
Other
4.2%
Foot
2.8%
Public transit
1.6%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$120,064
Average individual income
$52,645

Total

Total individuals
1,553

Owners vs Renters

Owners
64.2%
Renters
35.8%

Official language knowledge

English only
88.5%
English and French
9.3%
Other
2.2%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.7%
High school
27.7%
Trade certificate
3.9%
College certificate
18.4%
University certificate
2.9%
Bachelor degree
24.0%
Post graduate degree
9.4%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
76.6%
English and non-official language(s)
4.3%
Spanish
4.0%
Mandarin
3.9%
Arabic
3.2%
Urdu
1.7%
Polish
1.4%
Romanian
1.4%
Serbian
1.3%
French
1.1%
Korean
0.3%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.2%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
German
0.1%
Portuguese
0.0%
Russian
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 West Haven 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.

Waterloo Region District School Board ↗Waterloo Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

West Haven Homes address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

YOUR VISIT

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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.

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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: 43.4466275, -80.5670281. 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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