With a walkability score of 82, Oaklands residents can complete most daily errands on foot, supported by 21 grocers, 78 restaurants, and 47 cafés nearby. The neighbourhood provides excellent access to education, reflected in a schools access score of 87 and 8 schools within walking distance, alongside 43 parks and green spaces. While a transit score of 55 indicates some options, only 1 of 5 metro destinations is reachable without changing vehicles, suggesting broader travel may require a personal vehicle.
Written by Vicinus from live Oaklands data
Great for: working from home — 47 cafés and 21 grocers on foot
Keep in mind: nightlife & social is a stretch — 6 bars and late venues, among 78 restaurants
Essentials
Schools
École Marlborough Elementary545 m
Deer Lake School1.0 km
Gilpin Elementary School1.3 km
Schools access87
Transit
Nearest stop236 m
Bus stops (1.5 km)85
Transit score55
Shop & eat
Restaurants78
Cafés47
Grocers21
Amenities81
Daily needs
Pharmacies12
Green spaces43
Counted within 1.5 km of the centre of the neighbourhood; distances are straight-line. Places data from OpenStreetMap contributors.
What stands out in Oaklands
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Who thrives here
Growing families
8 schools within walking distance. 43 green spaces nearby.
Outdoor-first
43 parks and green spaces mapped nearby.
Working from home
Living here
Getting around
| Where you're going | Transit | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Vancouver | — | 33 min |
| Broadway corridor / VGH | — | 30 min |
| UBC | — | 48 min |
| Metrotown | 16 min· 144 | 5 min |
| YVR Airport | — | 35 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
43 green spaces
Including Kisbey Park and Forest Glen Park, within walking distance of the centre.
The village
714 places
78 restaurants, 47 cafés and 21 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
82
out of 100
$ / sqft
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Oaklands vs. its neighbours
| Neighbourhood | Median | $ / sqft | Days on mkt | Walk | Schools |
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