2255 135a St, Surrey, BC, MLS^® R3030219

Welcome to 2255 135a Street in Surrey, BC - a charming neighborhood with a strong sense of community. As your trusted realtor, I'm excited to share with you the unique features and benefits of this area.

Let's start with the schools. Chantrell Creek Elementary School, located just 0.72 km from this property, is a highly-rated institution with a 7.4/10 rating. Families love this school for its welcoming atmosphere and dedicated teachers. Your family will appreciate the proximity to this school, making it an ideal choice for growing kids.

In addition to Chantrell Creek Elementary, this home is also serviced by Elgin Park Secondary School, which is just 0.28 km away. While Elgin Park Secondary School doesn't have a rating, it's a well-regarded institution in the area.

If you're looking for alternative school options, the closest Elementary independent school is Star of the Sea School, with a 8.9/10 rating and located 3.02 km from this property. For Secondary independent school options, White Rock Christian Academy is nearby, with a 8.6/10 rating and located 3.32 km from this home.

Now, let's talk about the safety of the neighborhood. According to the latest crime data from Statistics Canada (2020), this area has an average crime rate of 7,512.73 incidents per 100,000 population. While this might seem concerning, it's essential to consider the overall trend - the crime rate has decreased by 12.05% year-over-year. This indicates a relatively stable and safe environment for residents.

Looking at specific crime types, the area has an above-average rate of drug-related offenses, with a rating of 390.7. However, the neighborhood has seen a 16.32% increase in this category over the past year. Property crimes are average, with a rating of 3,746.17, and have decreased by 16.98% year-over-year. Violent crimes are below average, with a rate of 1,310.25, and have decreased by 11.37% year-over-year.

Now, let's explore the transportation options in the area. The closest Bus station is Eastbound 24 Ave @ 136 St, just 0.28 km away from this property. With this convenient access to public transportation, you'll have easy access to major highways and surrounding cities.

As we delve into the demographics of the neighborhood, you'll find that 36.2% of residents hold a university certificate or degree, which is high compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 11.3% of the population in this area has no certificate or degree, which is low compared to the average in BC.

In terms of income, the median household income in this neighborhood is $96,329, which is high compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is $37,998, also above average compared to the BC average. Interestingly, 46.3% of households in this area have a mortgage, which is relatively low.

Unemployment rates in the area are 6.9%, which is below average compared to other province neighborhoods.

The population growth in this area between 2011 and 2016 was -3.5%, which is low compared to average growth rates in this region. The population density per square kilometer in this community is 1,585.1, which is average.

In terms of family dynamics, the average size of families in this area is 3, which is above average. The percent of families with children is 59.3%, which is average. The percent of married or living common law is 66.4%, which is above average.

The average age of the population in this area is 45.8, which is high compared to other BC cities. The average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $1,524,301, which is high compared to other areas in British Columbia.

As for housing costs, the average owner payments are high in this area, with owners spending an average of $1,858 per month. Tenants are paying an average of $1,977 per month, which is also high compared to other cities. However, 8.5% of the population in this area are renters, which is low compared to other BC cities and areas.

Finally, let's look at the linguistic diversity in the area. The percent of English and French speakers is 9.1%, which is average. The percent of English speakers only is 85.3%, which is below average. The percent of neither English nor French speakers is 5.4%, which is high compared to other BC cities.

In terms of transportation, 88.5% of residents use cars, which is above average. 5.7% of residents use public transportation