203 2501 161a St, Surrey, BC, MLS^® R3071343

Welcome to 203 2501 161a Street, a beautiful property in the heart of Surrey, BC. As your trusted realtor, I'm excited to take you on a tour of this stunning home and share with you the wonderful features of the community.

First, let's talk about the schools. This property is serviced by Sunnyside Elementary School, which is just 0.67 km away. Sunnyside Elementary has a rating of 5.7/10, making it a great option for families. Just down the road, you'll also find Semiahmoo Secondary School, which is 3.08 km from this property. Semiahmoo Secondary has a rating of No Rating, but don't worry, there are plenty of other excellent schools in the area.

If you're looking for a private school option, Southridge School is the closest elementary independent school to this property, with a rating of 10/10 and located just 0.24 km away. And for secondary independent school options, Southridge School is also just 0.24 km away, with a rating of 10/10.

Now, let's talk about safety. According to the latest crime data from Statistics Canada (2020), there were 44,976 violations in this neighbourhood. The overall crime rate near this property is 7,512.73, which is Average compared to other Canadian cities. However, it's worth noting that the year-over-year change in the total crime rate is -12.05%, which is a positive trend.

In terms of specific types of crime, the drug crime rate next to this property is Above Average, with a rating of 390.7. There were 2,339 illegal substances lawbreaking disturbances in this city in 2020, and the year-over-year change in the illegal substances offences ranking is 16.32%.

Property crimes in the neighbourhood are Average, with a rating of 3,746.17. There were 22,427 property misconduct incidents in this neighbourhood in 2020, and the year-over-year change in the property misconduct rate is -16.98%.

Violent lawbreaking disorders in this neighbourhood were 7,844 in 2020, with a rate of 1,310.25, which is Below Average compared to other BC municipalities. The year-over-year change in the violent crime rate is -11.37%.

Now, let's talk about transportation. The closest Bus station is Southbound 160 St @ 26 Ave, which is just 0.17 km away from this property. You'll have easy access to public transportation, making it convenient to get around the city.

This neighbourhood is also home to a diverse population, with a high percentage of university-educated individuals. According to the data, 36% of people with a university certificate or degree live in this neighbourhood, which is High compared to other BC neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, 8% of the population have no certificate or degree, which is Low compared to the average in BC.

In terms of income, the median household income near this property is $93,139, which is Above Average compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is $44,782, which is High compared to the BC average. And, 76.8% of households in this neighbourhood have a mortgage, which is High compared to other areas.

Unemployment rates in this neighbourhood are Low, at 4.6%, which is a great indicator of the local economy.

This neighbourhood has seen significant growth, with a population change of 70.3% between 2011 and 2016, which is High compared to average growth rates in the region.

In terms of demographics, the average size of families in this area is 2.8, which is Below Average compared to the whole region. However, 63.3% of families in this neighbourhood have children, which is Above Average. And, 67.6% of families are married or living common law, which is High.

The average age of the population in this neighbourhood is 37.2, which is Low compared to other BC cities.

Now, let's talk about the real estate market. The average value of dwellings in this neighbourhood is $791,955, which is High compared to other areas in British Columbia. And, the average owner payments are High, at $1,831 per month. Meanwhile, tenants are paying $1,711 per month, which is also High compared to other cities.

And, 20.8% of the population in this neighbourhood are renters, which is Average compared to other BC cities and areas.

Finally, let's talk about language and transportation. The percentage of English and French speakers in this neighbourhood is 7.3%, which is Average. However, 88.9% of the population speaks only English, which is Below Average. And