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 (0) A+
Sago To Go
Coffee Shop
Happy Mom's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Waves Coffee House
Coffee Shop
K's Oriental Dessert
Coffee Shop
Gourmet Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Flavour Balance Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Anny's
Coffee Shop
Blenz
Coffee Shop
Hiel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Waves Coffee
Coffee Shop
Jim's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BrazEuro
Coffee Shop
Abyssinia
Coffee Shop
Little Cockatoo
Coffee Shop
Coco
Coffee Shop
Handworks Coffee Studio
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tealips Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Massey Theatre
Attraction
Massey Theatre
Theatre Arts
Mercer Stadium
Stadium
Submarine
Attraction
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Museum
Landmark Cinemas
Cinema
New Westminster Museum
Museum
Anvil Centre
Theatre Arts
Anvil Centre
Museum
The Samson V Museum
Museum
Fraser River Discovery Centre
Museum
The Columbia
Theatre Arts
Irving House
Museum
Spray Park
Water Park
Historical Photo Wall
Attraction
The Gallery at Queen's Park
Art Gallery
Queen's Park Stadium
Stadium
Big Bend Crossing
Attraction
Bernie Legge Theatre
Theatre Arts
Canada Games Pool
Attraction
Michael J. Fox Theatre
Theatre Arts
Royal Bank
Attraction
Treble Clef Phonographs
Attraction
Burnaby Village Museum
Theme Park
Learning House
Attraction
Food and Drink (6) A+
HellCrust Pizza
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Gospa's
Deli
Paradise Donair
Fast Food
Cabalen Sweets
Sweets
Donair Star
Fast Food
Donair Town
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Thirsty Duck
Bar
Quick Bite
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Steel & Oak Tasting Room
Alcohol
Steel & Oak Tasting Room
Bar
Sushi Farm
Fast Food
Panago
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Purdys Chocolatier
Sweets
A&W
Fast Food
Grill n More
Fast Food
6th Ave Bread & Deli
Deli
Fortune Wok
Fast Food
Donair Girl
Fast Food
Freshslice Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
The Stanjean Center
Community Centre
New Westminster Youth Centre
Community Centre
Century House
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
The Dancing Cat Yoga Centre
Gym
Edmonds Community Centre
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Bamboo Yoga
Gym
Tristar Gym Westcoast
Gym
Dynamic Health and Fitness
Gym
Alan Emmott Centre
Community Centre
Strong Side Conditioning
Gym
Ava Fitness
Gym
Queensborough Community Centre
Community Centre
EZfit
Gym
Fit on 6th
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Survivor Fitness
Gym
Centennial Community Centre
Community Centre
Portuguese Canadian Seniors Foundation
Community Centre
Steve Nash Fitness World
Gym
Community Hall
Community Centre
Sapperton Community Hall
Community Centre
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Bonsor 55+ Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) A+
Langley Farm Market
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Kim's Mart
Grocery Store
Buy-Low Foods
Grocery Store
Grand Food Mart
Grocery Store
Kin's Farm Marlet
Grocery Store
Tommy's Market
Grocery Store
New Generation Foods
Health Food
Mostafa Supermarket
Grocery Store
Halal Meat
Butcher
National Meats
Butcher
Jovo The Butcher
Butcher
Rustic Bread Bakery
Bakery
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Vegecana Grocery Video Store
Grocery Store
Kozak Ukrainian Bakery
Bakery
The Pie Hole
Bakery
Farmtown Meats
Butcher
Middlegate Bakery
Bakery
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Jumbo Super Market
Grocery Store
Great Choice Meat & Poultry
Butcher
Sun Farm
Grocery Store
Fraserview Meats
Butcher
Fruiticana
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Grimston Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Ernie Winch Park
Park
Mary Avenue Park
Park
Moody Park
Park
Poplar Park
Park
Taylor Park
Park
Hilda Park
Park
City in the Park
Park
Quayside Park
Playground
Willard Park
Park
Columbia St Sq Park
Park
Powerhouse Park
Park
Edmonds Park
Park
Simcoe Park
Park
Red Boat Park
Park
Old Schoolhouse Park
Park
Port Royal Park
Park
Eastburn Park
Park
Byrne Creek Ravine Park
Park
Sukh Sagar Park | ਸੁਖ ਸਾਗਰ ਪਾਰਕ
Park
Ron McLean Park
Park
Toronto Place Park
Park
Cafferky Park
Park
Graham Park
Park
Shops (13) A+
Caribbean Market
Convenience Store
Salon Elegant
Beauty
Empress Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Julie's Beauty
Hairdresser
Zara's Hair Design
Hairdresser
Loot Toy Company
Gift Shop
Renaissance Books
Books
Tony's Used Building Materials
Home Improvement
What's Good?
Clothing
U Salon
Beauty
Emily D
Hairdresser
Euronails
Beauty
Versace Optometrist
Optician
Aries Beautique
Hairdresser
HOF Barbershop
Hairdresser
Upholstery
Furniture
Gastaldo Tailors Ltd.
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
12th St. Barbers
Hairdresser
Pinoy
Convenience Store
Master Fade Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Manila BBQ Supermart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shine
Beauty
Countertops
Furniture
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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, 15.1% take public transportation in Westend.
Public Transit Stops (16)
Stops & Stations A+
8 Ave (WB) at 16 St
Bus Stop
8 Ave (EB) at 16 St
Bus Stop
8 Ave (EB) at 18 St
Bus Stop
8 Ave (WB) at 18 St
Bus Stop
8 Ave (WB) at 14 St
Bus Stop
8 Ave (EB) at 14 St
Bus Stop
6 Ave (WB) at 16 St
Bus Stop
8 Ave (EB) at 19 St
Bus Stop
6 Ave (EB) at 16 St
Bus Stop
6 Ave (WB) at 18 St
Bus Stop
8 Ave (WB) at 19 St
Bus Stop
6 Ave (EB) at 18 St
Bus Stop
6 Ave (WB) at 14 St
Bus Stop
6 Ave (EB) at 14 St
Bus Stop
8 Ave (EB) at 20 St
Bus Stop
12 St (SB) at 8 Ave
Bus Stop
12 St (NB) at 8 Ave
Bus Stop
8 Ave (WB) at 12 St
Bus Stop
12 St (NB) at 7 Ave
Bus Stop
8 Ave (EB) at 12 St
Bus Stop
8 Ave (WB) at 20 St
Bus Stop
12 St (SB) at 7 Ave
Bus Stop
12 St (SB) at London St
Bus Stop
12 St (NB) at Dublin St
Bus Stop
12 St (NB) at 6 Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
15.1% B+
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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 F

The cost of living in Westend is 128/100 - which is 4% higher than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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 A+

Westend crime rates are 2,084 per 100k, which is 65% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
1,698 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
387 crimes per 100k A+
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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 A+

The median income in Westend is $113,327 - which is 31% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$113,327 A
Unemployment Rate
4.0% 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 (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
New Westminster Fire Hall 2 (West End)
Fire Station
Flu Shots Pharmacy
Pharmacy
AMB Denture Clinic
Dentist
Ostomy Care & Supply Centre
Clinic
Dr. Lenka Kusa
Dentist
New West Dental Clinic
Dentist
West End Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Water Rebeyka
Doctor
Vega Dental
Dentist
Deva Dental Clinic
Dentist
Gemini
Doctor
West Coast Medical Imaging
Clinic
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada
Clinic
Belmont Dental
Dentist
Edmonds Pharmacy
Pharmacy
PrimeCare Medical Centre & Clinic
Clinic
Shafa Pharmacy
Pharmacy
New Westminster Family Practice
Doctor
Fraser Health Kidney Dialysis
Clinic
Dr. Eric Pugash
Doctor
Orchid Medical Clinic
Clinic
Claire Dental Centre
Dentist
Royal City Medical Clinic
Clinic
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Mulberry Dental Clinic
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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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 D-

Westend home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A F
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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 Westend graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary
Lord Kelvin Elementary
Our Lady of Mercy
Stride Avenue Community Elementary
Connaught Heights Elementary
Twelfth Avenue Elementary
Taylor Park Elementary
Edmonds Community Elementary
Fraser River Middle
Herbert Spencer Elementary
Queensborough Middle School
Ark Elementary
St Francis de Sales
Queen Elizabeth Elementary
PALS Autism Society (School Program)
Al-Hidayah School
Morley Elementary
Second Street Community Elementary
Ecole Qayqayt Elementary
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus
Lakeview Elementary
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School
Brantford Elementary
Glenwood Elementary
Clinton Elementary
High Schools (0) A+
Byrne Creek Community Secondary
St Thomas More Collegiate
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus
New Westminster Continuing Education
New Westminster Secondary
Sigma
New Westminster Online Schools
POWER Alternate Secondary School
Royal City Alternate Program
Purpose Independent Secondary School
PALS Autism Society (School Program)
BC Provincial School for the Deaf Sec
Burnaby South Secondary
Prov Oral Program Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Burnaby Online Program
Cariboo Hill Secondary
SD36 Alternate S.Surrey/White Rock LC
South Surrey/White Rock Learning Centre
Fraser Park Secondary School Program
Burnaby Youth HUB
Home Quest
Home Learners Program
Khalsa Secondary School (Surrey)
Burnaby Central Secondary
Urban Academy Senior
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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 A+

Westend has an overall rating of 91% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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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

Westend, New Westminster, BC Area Guide

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Westend Area Facts

  • Westend has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Westend crime rates are 56% lower than the New Westminster average
  • Cost of living in Westend is 20% higher than the New Westminster average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Grimston Park
      Riverside Park
      Ernie Winch Park
      Mary Avenue Park
      Moody Park
      Poplar Park
      Taylor Park
      Hilda Park

      Entertainment

      Massey Theatre
      Massey Theatre
      Mercer Stadium
      Submarine
      Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
      Landmark Cinemas
      New Westminster Museum
      Anvil Centre

      Food & Drink

      HellCrust Pizza
      Domino's
      Gospa's
      Paradise Donair
      Cabalen Sweets
      Donair Star
      Donair Town
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westend? Of all people who commute, 15.1% take public transportation in Westend.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westend? The cost of living in Westend is 128/100 - which is 4% higher than British Columbia.
      Westend
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      New Westminster
      107

      7% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Westend? Westend crime rates are 2,084, which are 65% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      2,084 per 100k people

      51% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      51% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Westend? The median income in Westend is $113,327 which is 31% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $113,32737% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      65%2% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      38% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Westend 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

      D- Housing

      What are Westend home prices? Westend 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
      66%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Westend Schools

      Does Westend have good schools? The Westend graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      32%

      27% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      66%

      equal to the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Westend a good place to live? Westend has an overall rating of 91% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      1 total surveys

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