Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) A+
Matchstick
Coffee Shop
Melriches Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Ho Ho's Yummy Food
Coffee Shop
Mary's on Davie
Coffee Shop
Blenz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sunset Beach Consession Stand
Coffee Shop
JJ Bean
Coffee Shop
La Baguette et Compagnie
Coffee Shop
Latin Square
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cardero Botega
Coffee Shop
Greenhorn Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Babylon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mediterranean Grill
Coffee Shop
Cafe Portrait
Coffee Shop
Maple Leaf Delicatessen Coffe Shop
Coffee Shop
Caffe Mira
Coffee Shop
Delanys Coffee
Coffee Shop
3 Quarters Full Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Bogo
Coffee Shop
Number e Food
Coffee Shop
Yet's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Elysian Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Barge on the beach
Attraction
Gay Village
Attraction
Kiss & Tell Lounge
Nightclub
Waterslide
Attraction
Roedde House Museum
Museum
Celebrities
Nightclub
Bard On The Beach (Summer Only)
Theatre Arts
City of Vancouver Archives
Museum
Museum of Vancouver
Museum
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre
Museum
Leslie House
Museum
Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory
Attraction
Ben Franklin
Attraction
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Museum
The Cinematheque
Cinema
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
Cinema
Aura
Nightclub
Encore
Nightclub
Vancouver International Film Centre
Cinema
PAL Studio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Backstage Lounge
Nightclub
Granville Island Stage
Theatre Arts
Studio Lounge & Nightclub
Nightclub
The Relief
Attraction
The Roxy Cabaret
Nightclub
Food and Drink (0) A+
Score
Bar
Vancouver European Deli
Deli
Guu Davie
Bar
La Belle Patate
Fast Food
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Disco Cheetah
Fast Food
Donair Dude
Fast Food
1181
Bar
Yummy Slice Pizza
Fast Food
Pumpjack
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Pho Goodness
Fast Food
Neighbourhood Wine Makers Inc
Alcohol
The Junction
Bar
BC Liquour express
Alcohol
Los Amigos Taqueria
Fast Food
City Square Pizza
Fast Food
Yummy to Go
Fast Food
Fit Camp Foods
Fast Food
Bella Gellataria
Sweets
Best Bite Donair
Fast Food
Pokébar
Fast Food
Freshslice Pizza
Fast Food
Fatburger
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
West End - Coal Harbour Community Policing
Community Centre
Gordon Neighbourhood House
Community Centre
Directions Youth Services
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Fitness World
Gym
Oxygen Yoga and Fitness-West End
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Yyoga Downtown Flow
Gym
The Well
Gym
Studeo
Gym
Gathering Place
Community Centre
MOOV Yoga & Movement Studio
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Everyday Athletes
Gym
Ebody Vancouver
Gym
Club Viva
Gym
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
Gym
Ron Zalko Fitness & Yoga
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Barry's
Gym
Roundhouse Community Centre
Community Centre
Sculpt Studio
Gym
Sweat Co.
Gym
Fitness World Granville Signature
Gym
Yyoga
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Davie Village Bakery & Gelato
Bakery
Collective Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Kin's Farm Market
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Bisou Premium Baked Goods
Bakery
Mi Tierra Latina
Grocery Store
Transylvanian Traditions
Bakery
No Frills
Grocery Store
Kin's Farm Market
Grocery Store
Sashimiya
Grocery Store
Paul Bakery, Café & Restaurant
Bakery
Khaykery Bakery Inc
Bakery
Aria Market
Grocery Store
Tango's Meats
Butcher
IGA
Grocery Store
Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake
Bakery
Fresh Street Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Ladurée
Bakery
Tartine
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Urban Fare
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
English Bay Beach Park
Park
West end mini park
Park
Alexandra Park
Park
Sunset Beach Park
Park
Nelson Park
Park
Morton Park
Park
Morton Park
Park
Barclay Heritage Square
Park
Vanier Park
Park
One Wall Centre Park
Park
May & Lorne Brown Park
Park
Hadden Park
Park
Triangle Square
Park
Lost Lagoon Park
Park
Creekside Park
Park
Emery Barnes Park
Park
Marina Square
Park
Robson Square
Park
Pooh Corner
Playground
George Wainborn Park
Park
Coal Harbour Park
Park
Art Philips Park
Park
Art Phillips Park
Park
Cardero Park
Park
Seaforth Peace Park
Park
Shops (0) A+
Fingertips
Beauty
Urban Decor
Furniture
Honey
Hairdresser
Maximus
Hairdresser
Studio 16
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Sassy Hair Fashion
Hairdresser
Fido
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Davie Flowers
Florist
Sophie's Nails & Waxing
Beauty
Tisol
Pets
2 Boys.Barber Shoo
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Mart Way
Convenience Store
Davie Market
Convenience Store
Quick Nickel Clothing
Clothing
Bones
Pets
English Bay Bike Rentals
Bicycle
Urban Villa
Clothing
Genesis Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Pet Pantry
Pets
Celebrities Barbershop
Hairdresser
Davie Village Tanning
Beauty
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Renfrew - Collingwood (A+)

2. Stanley Park (A+)

3. Granville (A+)

4. Renfrew Heights (A+)

5. Quilchena (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 18.3% take public transportation in English Bay.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Beach Ave (WB) at Jervis St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Broughton St
Bus Stop
Beach Ave (EB) at Jervis St
Bus Stop
Davie St (WB) at Broughton St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Nicola St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Jervis St
Bus Stop
Beach Ave (WB) at Cardero St
Bus Stop
Beach Ave (WB) at Bute St
Bus Stop
Davie St (WB) at Bute St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Cardero St
Bus Stop
Beach Ave (EB) at Cardero St
Bus Stop
Davie St (WB) at Cardero St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Bute St
Bus Stop
Beach Ave (WB) at Bidwell St
Bus Stop
Beach Ave (EB) At Bidwell St
Bus Stop
Davie St (WB) at Thurlow St
Bus Stop
Beach Ave (EB) at Thurlow St
Bus Stop
Davie St (WB) At Bidwell St
Bus Stop
Beach Ave (WB) at Thurlow St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Denman St
Bus Stop
Beach Ave (EB) at Burnaby St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Thurlow St
Bus Stop
Davie St (WB) at Denman St
Bus Stop
Denman St (SB) at Pendrell St
Bus Stop
Davie Street (WB) at Burrard Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
18.3% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. University Hill (A+)

2. White Rock (A+)

3. Tsawwassen Indian Reserve (A+)

4. McMillan Island 6 (D-)

5. Acadia Park (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in English Bay is 104/100 - which is 15% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Davie Village (D)

2. Chinatown (D-)

3. Mole Hill (D-)

4. Strathcona (F)

5. Champlain Heights (F)

crime F

English Bay crime rates are 7,330 per 100k, which is 21% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
5,971 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,360 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Dunbar Southlands (A+)

2. Mackenzie Heights (A+)

3. Shaughnessy (A+)

4. Shaughnessy Heights (A+)

5. University Hill (A+)

employment C+

The median income in English Bay is $63,579 - which is 26% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$63,579 F
Unemployment Rate
3.4% A
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Olympic Village (A+)

2. South Cambie (A+)

3. Greektown (A+)

4. South False Creek (A+)

5. West Point Grey (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Davie Dental Clinic
Dentist
London Drugs
Pharmacy
English Bay Dental
Dentist
Lux Dental Clinic
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Care Point Medical Clinic
Doctor
Firehall No. 6
Fire Station
Naturopathic Medical Centre
Clinic
Key Dental Clinic
Dentist
Dr Peter's Centre
Clinic
St. Paul's Hospital
Hospital
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dr. George C Lo
Dentist
Aarm Dental Group
Dentist
City Centre Urgent Primary Care
Clinic
Firehall No. 7
Fire Station
Three Bridges Community Health Centre
Clinic
LG Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aarm Dental Group on Denman
Dentist
Wall Centre Dental
Dentist
Beijing Tong Ren Tang
Clinic
Dermal Laser
Clinic
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Alberni Dental Group
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Fraserview (A+)

2. Granville (A+)

3. Kerrisdale (A+)

4. Lower Hudson (A+)

5. Seymour Creek Indian Reserve (A+)

housing F

English Bay home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a B-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Granville Island (A+)

2. Olympic Village (A)

3. South False Creek (A)

4. Champlain Heights (A-)

5. Davie Village (B)

schools A+

The English Bay graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (0) B-
Lord Roberts Elementary
Lord Roberts Annex
Pacific Spirit School
Henry Hudson Elementary
Claren Academy
Elsie Roy Elementary
The Westside School
False Creek Elementary
BCCH Child Psychiatry Unit School Prgm
Peak House School Program
St Augustine's
Crosstown Elementary
Lord Tennyson Elementary
Madrona School
St John's School
Fraser Academy
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary
Pear Tree Elementary
General Gordon Elementary
Blessed Sacrament School
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary
Canuck Place School Program
Westside Montessori Elementary School
Simon Fraser Elementary
St Francis Xavier
High Schools (0) A
King George Secondary
Pattison High School
Franklin School
Lowell High School
Columbia Academy
Alexander Academy
The Westside School
Sino Bright School BC
Vancouver Alternate
Century High School
Canada Royal Arts High School
St John's School
Fraser Academy
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)
St John's Academy
Kitsilano Secondary
Shalhevet Girls High School
Columbia College
St Patrick Regional Secondary
York House School
Little Flower Academy
Johnathan Academy
Prince of Wales Secondary
Bodwell High School
Lord Byng Secondary
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. English Bay (A+)

2. Mole Hill (A+)

3. Kitsilano (A+)

4. Gastown (A+)

5. Coal Harbour (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Westbrook Village (A+)

2. Kerrisdale (A+)

3. Riley Park (A+)

4. Kensington - Cedar Cottage (A+)

5. Kits Point (A+)

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English Bay Area Facts

  • English Bay has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • English Bay crime rates are 39% higher than the Vancouver average
  • Cost of living in English Bay is 23% lower than the Vancouver average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in English Bay? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      English Bay Beach Park
      West end mini park
      Alexandra Park
      Sunset Beach Park
      Nelson Park
      Morton Park
      Morton Park
      Barclay Heritage Square

      Entertainment

      Barge on the beach
      Gay Village
      Kiss & Tell Lounge
      Waterslide
      Roedde House Museum
      Celebrities
      Bard On The Beach (Summer Only)
      City of Vancouver Archives

      Food & Drink

      Score
      Vancouver European Deli
      Guu Davie
      La Belle Patate
      BC Liquor Store
      McDonald's
      Disco Cheetah
      Donair Dude

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in English Bay? Of all people who commute, 18.3% take public transportation in English Bay.
      Drive to Work
      17%

      21% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      18%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      22%

      18% higher than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in English Bay? The cost of living in English Bay is 104/100 - which is 15% lower than British Columbia.
      English Bay
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Vancouver
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in English Bay? English Bay crime rates are 7,330, which are 21% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      7,330 per 100k people

      74% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      74% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in English Bay? The median income in English Bay is $63,579 which is 26% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $63,57923% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      76%19% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      47% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is English Bay a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Emergency
      Emergency
      Emergency
      St. Paul's Hospital
      Children's & Women's Health Centre of British Columbia
      Mount Saint Joseph Hospital
      Vancouver General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Howe Street Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      London Drugs
      Finlandia Pharmacy and Natural Health Centre
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      The Medicine Shoppe

      Doctors

      The Seymour Medical Clinic
      Dr. Timothy W.T. Kam Inc.
      Westcoast Women's Clinic
      Care Point Medical Clinic
      B Carlani & E Wong Physthrpy
      BC Biomedical Laboratories
      Northeast Mental Health Team
      Dr. Gordon Stahl

      F Housing

      What are English Bay home prices? English Bay home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      20%

      70% lower than the CDN average

      A+ English Bay Schools

      Does English Bay have good schools? The English Bay graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      47%

      88% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is English Bay a good place to live? English Bay has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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