Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (16) A+
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Coasters Coffee
Coffee Shop
Hive Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Hide Out Cafe
Coffee Shop
Donuteria
Coffee Shop
Old Crow Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Waves Coffee House
Coffee Shop
V Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tiger Sugar
Coffee Shop
8 @ Doneras
Coffee Shop
Rong Rong Tea House
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Serious Coffee
Coffee Shop
Craft Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dakasi
Coffee Shop
Jim's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Flavour Balance Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Waves Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coco
Coffee Shop
Blenz
Coffee Shop
Gourmet Cup
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
The Columbia
Theatre Arts
Historical Photo Wall
Attraction
Anvil Centre
Theatre Arts
Anvil Centre
Museum
New Westminster Museum
Museum
Fraser River Discovery Centre
Museum
Irving House
Museum
Landmark Cinemas
Cinema
The Samson V Museum
Museum
Queen's Park Stadium
Stadium
Submarine
Attraction
Bernie Legge Theatre
Theatre Arts
Spray Park
Water Park
The Gallery at Queen's Park
Art Gallery
Massey Theatre
Attraction
Massey Theatre
Theatre Arts
Canada Games Pool
Attraction
Mercer Stadium
Stadium
Water Play
Water Park
Archery Museum
Museum
Hume Spray Park
Water Park
Annieville Water Park
Water Park
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Museum
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company Rehearsal Studio
Theatre Arts
Dell Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (33) A+
Judge Begbies Tavern
Bar
Shawarma Corner
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Paramount Gentlemen's Club
Bar
The Met
Bar
The Met Liquor Store
Alcohol
Royal Towers Liquor Store
Alcohol
Eats at the Pier
Fast Food
Hops
Bar
Sora Sushi House
Fast Food
Brooklyn Bar & Grill
Bar
Snowy Village
Fast Food
Freshslice Pizza
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
North Noodle House
Fast Food
Bobacabana
Fast Food
Togo Sushi
Fast Food
Candy Alley
Sweets
Great Wall Tea Co
Fast Food
Quesada
Fast Food
Pamola Bakery
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Freebird
Fast Food
Tre Galli Gelato Caffe
Fast Food
Donair Dude
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Fit on 6th
Gym
EZfit
Gym
Ava Fitness
Gym
Strong Side Conditioning
Gym
Dynamic Health and Fitness
Gym
Bamboo Yoga
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Century House
Community Centre
New Westminster Youth Centre
Community Centre
The Dancing Cat Yoga Centre
Gym
Centennial Community Centre
Community Centre
Aria
Community Centre
Survivor Fitness
Gym
The Stanjean Center
Community Centre
Sapperton Community Hall
Community Centre
Bridgeview Community Center
Community Centre
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Tristar Gym Westcoast
Gym
Queensborough Community Centre
Community Centre
Edmonds Community Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Deltassist
Community Centre
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
Gym
Alan Emmott Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (5) A+
Gastronomia Italia
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
City Avenue Market
Grocery Store
Pamola Bakery
Bakery
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Fruiticana
Grocery Store
Fraserview Meats
Butcher
Kozak Ukrainian Bakery
Bakery
National Meats
Butcher
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Kin's Farm Marlet
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
The Pie Hole
Bakery
Farmtown Meats
Butcher
Vegecana Grocery Video Store
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Langley Farm Market
Grocery Store
Great Choice Meat & Poultry
Butcher
Sun Farm
Grocery Store
Sabzi Mandi Supermarket
Grocery Store
Choices Market
Grocery Store
Ray's Bakery
Bakery
Royal Farm Market
Grocery Store
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Grocery Store
New Generation Foods
Health Food
Parks (10) A+
Westminster Pier Park
Park
Toronto Place Park
Park
Tipperary Park
Park
Play Area
Playground
Saint Mary's Park
Park
Simcoe Park
Park
Albert Crescent Park
Park
Sullivan Park
Park
Columbia St Sq Park
Park
Tannery Park
Park
Quayside Park
Playground
Queen's Park
Park
Brownsville Bar Park
Park
Victoria Hill Park
Park
Rainbow Playland
Playground
Woodlands Memorial Garden
Park
Port Royal Park
Park
Moody Park
Park
Sapperton Landing Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Red Boat Park
Park
Bailey Crescent Park
Park
Mary Avenue Park
Park
Old Schoolhouse Park
Park
Eastburn Park
Park
Shops (43) A+
Beautiful Roses
Florist
Spotlight Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Zoom
Hairdresser
Tan de Soleil
Beauty
Victoria Food Market
Convenience Store
Shelley's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Tiger
Beauty
Good Omen
Gift Shop
Queen's Park Florist
Florist
Anges Barber
Hairdresser
Aries Boutique
Beauty
Tori Blush Beauty Co.
Beauty
Nuvon's Bridal
Clothing
Lace Couture
Clothing
Found Boutique
Gift Shop
Sposa Wedding World
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
Mila + Paige Clothing Boutique
Clothing
Leading Man Tuxedos
Clothing
Lisa's Bridal Salon
Clothing
The Bridal Gallery
Clothing
Anim Hair & Beauty Studio
Beauty
Debonair Formal Wear
Clothing
Fuel
Nutrition Supplements
BBombshell Salon
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. North Arm North (A+)

2. Queensborough (A+)

3. North Arm South (A+)

4. Connaught Heights (B-)

5. Brow of the Hill (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 31.4% take public transportation in Downtown New Westminster.
Public Transit Stops (33)
Stops & Stations A+
6 St (NB) at Carnarvon St
Bus Stop
Columbia St (WB) at 6 St
Bus Stop
Columbia St (EB) at 6 St
Bus Stop
Columbia
Transit Station
Columbia Station Bay 1
Bus Stop
4 St (SB) at Agnes St
Bus Stop
Columbia Station Bay 3
Bus Stop
6 St (NB) at Royal Ave
Bus Stop
6 St (SB) at Royal Ave
Bus Stop
Columbia Station Bay 2
Bus Stop
New Westminster Station Bay 9
Bus Stop
New Westminster Station Bay 1
Bus Stop
6 St (SB) at Queens Ave
Bus Stop
New Westminster
Transit Station
8 St (NB) at Royal Ave
Bus Stop
New Westminster Station Bay 2
Bus Stop
New Westminster Station Bay 8
Bus Stop
8 St (SB) at Royal Ave
Bus Stop
6 St (NB) at Queens Ave
Bus Stop
New Westminster Station Bay 3
Bus Stop
Merivale St (SB) at Royal Ave
Bus Stop
New Westminster Station Bay 7
Bus Stop
New Westminster Station Bay 6
Bus Stop
New Westminster Station Bay 5
Bus Stop
New Westminster Station Bay 4
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
31.4% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Brow of the Hill (A+)

2. Brunette Creek (A+)

3. Connaught Heights (A+)

4. Downtown New Westminster (A+)

5. Glenbrooke North (A+)

cost of living C

The cost of living in Downtown New Westminster is 94/100 - which is 24% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Downtown New Westminster (C)

2. Brow of the Hill (C-)

3. North Arm North (C-)

4. Uptown (D)

5. Glenbrooke South (D-)

crime D

Downtown New Westminster crime rates are 5,800 per 100k, which is 4% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
4,724 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,076 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Queen's Park (A+)

2. Victory Heights (A+)

3. Westend (A+)

4. Connaught Heights (A-)

5. Queensborough (B+)

employment B

The median income in Downtown New Westminster is $77,407 - which is 10% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$77,407 D
Unemployment Rate
4.4% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Victory Heights (A+)

2. Queensborough (A+)

3. Westend (A+)

4. Brunette Creek (A+)

5. North Arm North (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
New Westminster Police Department
Police
Fraserview Dental
Dentist
Guardian
Pharmacy
ForeMed Medical Clinic
Clinic
Polo Health + Longevity Centre
Clinic
Transit Police
Police
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
New Westminster Sedation & General Dentistry
Dentist
Dr. Sandra Shostak
Dentist
Life Dental
Dentist
Imperial Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Life Dental
Dentist
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Columbia Square Medical & Laser Center
Clinic
Dr. Jill Turney
Dentist
Henry Ng Denturist
Dentist
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Care Point
Clinic
Artis
Dentist
Viceroy Dental
Dentist
Viva Orthodontics
Dentist
Claire Dental Centre
Dentist
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Retina Surgical Associates
Doctor
Uptown Drugs Peoples Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
See more Downtown New Westminster health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Brow of the Hill (A+)

2. Brunette Creek (A+)

3. Connaught Heights (A+)

4. Downtown New Westminster (A+)

5. Glenbrooke North (A+)

housing B+

Downtown New Westminster home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A A+
See more Downtown New Westminster housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. North Arm South (A)

2. Queensborough (A)

3. Glenbrooke South (A-)

4. North Arm North (A-)

5. Downtown New Westminster (B+)

schools A+

The Downtown New Westminster graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Al-Hidayah School
Ark Elementary
Ecole Qayqayt Elementary
PALS Autism Society (School Program)
Fraser River Middle
Herbert Spencer Elementary
Lord Kelvin Elementary
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School
Our Lady of Mercy
Twelfth Avenue Elementary
Khalsa School Old Yale Road
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary
F W Howay Elementary
Richard McBride Elementary
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus
Royal Heights Elementary
Second Street Community Elementary
Queensborough Middle School
Edmonds Community Elementary
Prince Charles Elementary
Burnaby Online Program
Bridgeview Elementary
Armstrong Elementary
Queen Elizabeth Elementary
Connaught Heights Elementary
High Schools (4) A+
Purpose Independent Secondary School
PALS Autism Society (School Program)
Royal City Alternate Program
New Westminster Online Schools
POWER Alternate Secondary School
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus
SD36 Alternate S.Surrey/White Rock LC
South Surrey/White Rock Learning Centre
New Westminster Continuing Education
New Westminster Secondary
Sigma
Khalsa Secondary School (Surrey)
St Thomas More Collegiate
Burnaby Online Program
Cariboo Hill Secondary
Byrne Creek Community Secondary
Urban Academy Senior
Home Learners Program
City Central Learning Centre
SD36 Alternate City Central LC
L A Matheson Secondary
Home Quest
Kwantlen Park Secondary
Delview Secondary
Honour Secondary School
See more Downtown New Westminster education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Uptown (A+)

2. Brunette Creek (A+)

3. Sapperton (A+)

4. Downtown New Westminster (A+)

5. North Arm North (A+)

ratings C

Downtown New Westminster has an overall rating of 63% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Brow of the Hill (A+)

2. Queensborough (A+)

3. Westend (A+)

4. Uptown (A+)

5. Glenbrooke South (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Downtown New Westminster, New Westminster, BC Area Guide

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Downtown New Westminster Area Facts

  • Downtown New Westminster has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downtown New Westminster crime rates are 21% higher than the New Westminster average
  • Cost of living in Downtown New Westminster is 12% lower than the New Westminster average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown New Westminster? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Westminster Pier Park
      Toronto Place Park
      Tipperary Park
      Play Area
      Saint Mary's Park
      Simcoe Park
      Albert Crescent Park
      Sullivan Park

      Entertainment

      The Columbia
      Historical Photo Wall
      Anvil Centre
      Anvil Centre
      New Westminster Museum
      Fraser River Discovery Centre
      Irving House
      Landmark Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Judge Begbies Tavern
      Shawarma Corner
      Subway
      Paramount Gentlemen's Club
      The Met
      The Met Liquor Store
      Royal Towers Liquor Store
      Eats at the Pier

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown New Westminster? Of all people who commute, 31.4% take public transportation in Downtown New Westminster.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      31%

      24% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown New Westminster? The cost of living in Downtown New Westminster is 94/100 - which is 24% lower than British Columbia.
      Downtown New Westminster
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      New Westminster
      107

      7% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown New Westminster? Downtown New Westminster crime rates are 5,800, which are 4% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      5,800 per 100k people

      37% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      37% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown New Westminster? The median income in Downtown New Westminster is $77,407 which is 10% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $77,4076% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      77%21% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      32% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown New Westminster a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Emergency
      Royal Columbian Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Pharmasave
      London Drugs
      Imperial Pharmacy
      Pharmasave
      Pure Integrative Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Columbia Prescription XPress
      Queensborough Community Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dr. Water Rebeyka
      Gemini
      New Westminster Family Practice
      Dr. Eric Pugash
      Retina Surgical Associates
      NW Dermatology

      B+ Housing

      What are Downtown New Westminster home prices? Downtown New Westminster home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      15% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Downtown New Westminster Schools

      Does Downtown New Westminster have good schools? The Downtown New Westminster graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      37%

      47% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      66%

      equal to the CDN average

      C User Ratings

      Is Downtown New Westminster a good place to live? Downtown New Westminster has an overall rating of 63% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      1 total surveys

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