Buckingham Heights records a walkability score of 66, suggesting some local errands can be done on foot, and a transit score of 79, indicating good public transportation options, though only 1 of 5 metro destinations are reachable without changing vehicles. For daily needs and dining, residents have access to 42 restaurants, 10 cafés, and 10 grocers nearby. A schools access score of 73 is supported by 6 schools within walking distance, offering educational facilities for families. Additionally, 39 parks and green spaces are available in the vicinity.
Written by Vicinus from live Buckingham Heights data
Great for: car-free living — Transit scores 79 out of 100
Keep in mind: nightlife & social is a stretch — 42 restaurants nearby, but no bars or late venues mapped
Essentials
Schools
Buckingham Elementary School379 m
Morley Elementary School486 m
Lakeview Elementary School708 m
Schools access73
Transit
Nearest stop343 m
Bus stops (1.5 km)69
Transit score79
Shop & eat
Restaurants42
Cafés10
Grocers10
Amenities64
Daily needs
Pharmacies3
Green spaces39
Counted within 1.5 km of the centre of the neighbourhood; distances are straight-line. Places data from OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Who thrives here
Growing families
6 schools within walking distance. 39 green spaces nearby.
Outdoor-first
39 parks and green spaces mapped nearby.
Living here
Getting around
| Where you're going | Transit | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Vancouver | — | 34 min |
| Broadway corridor / VGH | — | 31 min |
| UBC | — | 52 min |
| Metrotown | 27 min· 144 | 10 min |
| YVR Airport | — | 40 min |
Transit is weekday morning schedules with the walk to the stop included, for trips made without changing vehicle — a dash means no one-seat ride, not that it is unreachable. Driving times are off-peak and carry no traffic.
Trails & green
39 green spaces
Including Braemar Park and Buckingham Park, within walking distance of the centre.
The village
162 places
42 restaurants, 10 cafés and 10 grocers among them, within 1.5 km of the centre.
Market pulse
Median price
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Days on market
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Walk score
66
out of 100
$ / sqft
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Buckingham Heights vs. its neighbours
| Neighbourhood | Median | $ / sqft | Days on mkt | Walk | Schools |
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