If you have visited realtor.ca, you may have noticed that properties are given a walk score. Once you have clicked on a listing to view all it’s details, if you scroll down to the bottom of the page you will see a walk score number. Here is the breakdown of what these numbers mean.
90-100 Walker’s Paradise – daily errands can be accomplished on foot
70-89 Very Walkable – most errands can be accomplished on foot
50-69 Somewhat walkable – some amenities within walking distance
25-49 Car dependant – a few amenities within walking distance
0-24 Car dependant – almost all errands require a car
Walk score is a service provided by walkscore.com. The Canadian Real Estate Association does not guarantee that walk score ratings are accurate.
Curious about walk scores for some of London’s most sought after areas? Here is a small sampling of well known streets and their walk score rating;
RIDOUT ST S (Old South)- 83
CENTRAL AVE (Downtown)- 79
WATERLOO St (Old North)- 74
LORNE AVE (Old East) – 73
CONWAY DR (South) – 45
GRIFFITH ST (Byron) – 29
SKYLINE AVE (North)- 10
MARCONI BL (East)- 8
