156 Dickens Drive

Westwood, Winnipeg

Property score

74.2

Good

Overall 74.2 · Newer than most nearby homes

1,344 sqft (top 40%) · Built in 1968 (2 yrs newer than avg)

Located in a high-income area with median household income of ~113k

Transit 70.0 · 1-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 schools, and 2 parks nearby

Living Area

Near average

2% smaller than neighborhood avg.

Year Built

Above average

2 yrs newer than neighborhood avg.

Mother tongue

English · 86%French · 1%

Past 10 years Westwood sales snapshot (~80% of all data)

Sold Count

898

Median price

405k

$/sqft

$307/sqft

Avg build year

1966

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Property score

74.2 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

65.9Good
Living Area1,344 sqft71Good
Year Built196852Fair
Lot Size5,972 sqft74Good
Neighbourhood Sales Activity37Low

Community Score

86.7Excellent
Household Income90Excellent
Education Level82Excellent
Housing Stress93Excellent
Core Housing Need100Excellent
Employment Health60Fair

Neighbourhood Sales

Westwood

How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “westwood” (Detached houses (non-condo), 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.

Market Conditions · WinnipegSeller's Market
Buyer'sBalancedSeller's

Sales-to-New-Listings

64.6%

1,196

sold

1,852

new listings

Manitoba Real Estate Association March public data on New Listings and Properties Sold across Manitoba

Sold Above Asking

65%

Majority sold above asking

68 of 104 sold above asking · Manually compiled from MLS Winnipeg sold listings, May 4 – May 10, 2026

With a Sales-to-New-Listings ratio of 64.6% and 65% of homes selling above asking price, demand is clearly outpacing supply. Buyers are competing, which is putting upward pressure on prices.

Area census snapshot

Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46111090

Community deep dive

$113K

Median household income

$115K

Average household income

3%

Low income (LIM-AT)

0.2

Income inequality (Gini)

2.8

P90 / P10 ratio

19%

Single-person households

31%

Families with children

Population, labour & age

Population (2021)1,120
Labour force participation rate58%
Median age50.8
Avg household size2.5
Unemployment rate5%
Population density1098 / km²

Households & income

Low income (LIM-AT, % pop.)3%
Single-person households19%
Couple families with children31%
Median household income (2020)$113K

Housing

Renter households15%
Condominium dwellings0%
Median dwelling value (owners)$400K

Diversity, education & language

Immigrants (share of pop.)14%
Visible minority9%
Bachelor's or higher (25–64)41%
Mother tongue (1st)English · 86%
Mother tongue (2nd)French · 1%

Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.

Rankings

Living Area

around average
1,344 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 47%Same areaTop 40%CitywideTop 39%
Same street · Dickens Drive
#37 / 70
Bottom 47% · Avg 1,445 sqft
Same area · Westwood
#1,021 / 2,523
Top 40% · Avg 1,372 sqft
Citywide · Winnipeg
#75,482 / 194,458
Top 39% · Avg 1,342 sqft

Tax-Assessed Value

above average
433k
0255075100
Same streetTop 30%Same areaTop 19%CitywideTop 31%
Same street · Dickens Drive
#21 / 70
Top 30% · Avg 410.1k
Same area · Westwood
#483 / 2,523
Top 19% · Avg 392.1k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#61,069 / 194,458
Top 31% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

above average
1968
0255075100
Same streetTop 24%Same areaTop 18%CitywideTop 50%

Lot Size

around average
5,972 sqft
0255075100
Same streetBottom 47%Same areaTop 50%CitywideTop 34%

To see this property on a map next to nearby houses—and compare year built, living area, assessed value, and lot size in detail—open the neighbourhood analysis page.

Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

156 Dickens Drive — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 2 education (nearest 131 m), 2 parks (nearest 461 m).

Search radius
🏫Education2
🌳Parks2

Crime & Safety

Westwood · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

9

2026

vs. city avg

-69%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-97%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

100%

Sales History

Sold 2/2021CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Top 41%

Same area

Top 40%

City-wide

Top 38%
Sold 8/2020CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Bottom 44%

Same area

Top 49%

City-wide

Top 44%

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Highlights & common questions: 156 Dickens Drive, Winnipeg

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This 1,344 sqft home on Dickens Drive in Westwood was built in 1968 and sits on a 5,972 sqft lot. Its appeal lies in solid, middle-of-the-pack proportions. The living area is slightly below the street average but sits comfortably within the top 40% for the neighbourhood and city—it’s not oversized, but it's not small either. The assessed value (43.3万) is notably above average for both the street and the community, ranking in the top 20% for Westwood. That higher assessment relative to square footage suggests the property may have finishes or features that bump up its value beyond just floor area. The lot is modest for the neighbourhood, but the home itself is newer than many nearby (top 18% in Westwood for build year).

This property suits a buyer who values consistency over extremes. It would work well for someone looking for a home in a settled, established area without paying a premium for the largest lot or most square footage on the street. It leans toward a practical, cost-conscious buyer—someone who sees the higher assessment as a sign of ongoing maintenance or upgrades, not a red flag. A first-time buyer or a downsizer who wants a manageable lot and a home built in a reliable era (late 60s) would be a natural fit. The quiet, less obvious strength here is the build year ranking: in a neighbourhood with an average build year of 1966, this home edges slightly newer, which can mean fewer structural surprises.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the living space compare to other homes on the street?
It’s close to average. This home’s 1,344 sqft ranks 37th out of 70 homes on Dickens Drive, which means it sits just below the street average of 1,445 sqft. It’s not one of the larger homes, but it’s not the smallest either.

2. Is the assessed value higher than what other homes in the area are worth?
Yes, noticeably. The assessment of 43.3万 is above the street average of 41万 and well above the Westwood average of 39.2万. It ranks in the top 19% for the neighbourhood, which often indicates the home has seen updates or has a better location within the area.

3. What is the lot like, and is it typical for the area?
At 5,972 sqft, the lot is slightly smaller than average for both the street (6,225 sqft) and the community (6,491 sqft). It ranks right around the middle for the neighbourhood. It’s a manageable yard, not expansive, but typical for a home of this era in Westwood.

4. How old is the house, and does that matter compared to others nearby?
It was built in 1968, which is actually newer than the average home in Westwood (1966). It ranks in the top 18% for build year in the community, meaning you’re getting a home that’s a couple of years fresher than many of its neighbours.

5. What does the “progress bar” ranking really tell me?
The ranking system compares this home to others on its street, in its neighbourhood, and across Winnipeg. The coloured bar shows the percentage of homes this property outperforms in each category. For example, the assessed value bar is longer because it ranks in the top 30% on its street. Shorter bars (like land size) show where the home is closer to average or below. It’s a quick way to see where this property stands out and where it doesn’t.

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