705 13738 Central Ave, Surrey, BC, MLS® R3037354

Welcome to 705 13738 Central Avenue, a charming property nestled in the heart of Surrey, BC. As we step into this beautiful home, you'll notice its proximity to top-notch schools, making it an ideal choice for families.

The property with listing MLS® R3037354 is conveniently located 1.15 km from Lena Shaw Elementary School, which boasts a rating of 1.8/10. This school is just one of the many excellent educational institutions in the area, providing families with a range of options to suit their needs.

In addition to Lena Shaw Elementary, this home is also serviced by Guildford Park Secondary School, located 1.83 km away. Guildford Park Secondary School has a rating of No Rating, but families love this area because of its strong educational reputation.

For families seeking a more independent learning environment, Our Lady of Good Counsel Elementary School is the closest private school, with a rating of 9.7/10 and located just 0.52 km from this home. Similarly, Honour Secondary School, a private secondary school with No Rating, is 2.26 km away.

Now, let's talk about the safety of this neighborhood. According to the latest statistics from Statistics Canada (2020), there were 44,976 reported disturbances in this area, resulting in an overall crime rate of 7,512.73 per 100,000 population. This rate is considered Average compared to other Canadian cities. It's also worth noting that the crime rate has decreased by 12.05% year-over-year.

In terms of specific types of crime, the drug crime rate in this neighborhood is Above Average, with a rating of 390.7. However, the year-over-year change in this rate is 16.32%. Property crimes in the area are Average, with a rating of 3,746.17. There were 22,427 property-related incidents in this neighborhood in 2020, representing a 16.98% decrease from the previous year.

When it comes to violent crimes, the rate in this neighborhood is Below Average, with 7,844 incidents reported in 2020. This represents a 1,310.25 rate per 100,000 population, which is significantly lower than the average in other BC municipalities. The year-over-year change in this rate is -11.37%.

As we explore this neighborhood, you'll notice that the closest bus station is the Westbound 102 Ave @ 137A St, which is just 0.19 km away from this listing with MLS® R3037354.

Now, let's talk about the demographics of this area. According to the data, 22.6% of the population in this neighborhood have a university certificate or degree, which is Above Average compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 15.5% of the population in this area have no certificate or degree, which is Below Average compared to the average in BC.

In terms of income, the median household income in this neighborhood is $54,408, which is Below Average compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income in this area is $28,507, also Below Average compared to the BC average. However, it's worth noting that 74.2% of households in this neighborhood have a mortgage, which is High compared to other areas.

The unemployment rate in this area is 6.5%, which is Below Average compared to other province neighborhoods. This suggests that the local economy is relatively strong.

As we look at the population growth in this area, we see that it has increased by 33.3% between 2011 and 2016, which is High compared to the average growth rate of this region.

In terms of population density, this neighborhood has a density of 6,118.2 people per square kilometer, which is High compared to other areas.

The average size of families in this area is 2.7, which is Below Average compared to the whole region. However, 57.8% of families in this area have children, which is Average.

The average age of the population in this area is 41, which is Average compared to other BC cities.

In terms of housing, the average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $345,368, which is Average compared to other areas in British Columbia. The average owner payments in this area are also Average, with owners spending $1,182 on average per dwelling. Tenants in this area pay $1,035 on average, also Average compared to other cities.

Interestingly, 50.6% of the population in this area are renters, which is High compared to other BC cities and areas.

Finally, let's look at the language spoken in this area. The percentage of English and French speakers is 4.8%, which is Below Average. However, the percentage of English speakers only is