70 Dickens Drive

Westwood, Winnipeg

Property score

74.9

Good

Overall 74.9 · 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 62.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 2 nearby routes · Within 500m: 2 schools 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

74.9 is composed by the two sections below.

Property Score

67.0Good
Living Area1,344 sqft71Good
Year Built196852Fair
Lot Size6,087 sqft81Excellent
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
473k
0255075100
Same streetTop 10%Same areaTop 11%CitywideTop 24%
Same street · Dickens Drive
#7 / 70
Top 10% · Avg 410.1k
Same area · Westwood
#289 / 2,523
Top 11% · Avg 392.1k
Citywide · Winnipeg
#47,341 / 194,458
Top 24% · Avg 390.1k

Year Built

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

Lot Size

above average
6,087 sqft
0255075100
Same streetTop 34%Same areaTop 44%CitywideTop 29%

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Transit & Walkability

Nearby stops, routes & transit score

Nearby Amenities

Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more

70 Dickens Drive — 2 amenities found within 500 m, across 1 categories, including 2 education (nearest 298 m).

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🏫Education2

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 5/2021CA$400k–450k
Sold price

Same street

Top 22%

Same area

Top 19%

City-wide

Top 25%
Sold 7/2017CA$350k–400k
Sold price

Same street

Top 44%

Same area

Top 41%

City-wide

Top 40%

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Highlights & common questions: 70 Dickens Drive, Winnipeg

Property Summary: 70 Dickens Drive

Key Characteristics & Buyer Profile

This 1,344 sqft home on a 6,087 sqft lot was built in 1968 and sits in Winnipeg’s Westwood neighborhood. The assessed value is $473,000.

What stands out here is value relative to size. While the living area is around average for the street, neighborhood, and city, the assessed value ranks well above average—top 10% on Dickens Drive and top 11% in Westwood. This suggests the property carries a higher valuation than its square footage alone would predict, likely due to land value, condition, or location within the area. The lot itself is slightly smaller than the neighborhood average but remains above average citywide.

The year built is above average for the street and neighborhood, meaning it’s newer than many surrounding homes, though roughly middle-of-the-pack citywide.

This property would suit a buyer who prioritizes location and lot value over interior square footage. It’s a good fit for someone who sees potential in an older home in a well-established neighborhood—especially if they’re willing to renovate or add square footage over time. It may also appeal to buyers who want a solidly built home from the late 1960s in an area where similar properties hold their value well.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does the living area compare to other homes nearby?
The living area is essentially average at every level—street, neighborhood, and city. It’s slightly below the street average (1,445 sqft) but above the citywide average (1,342 sqft). You’re not getting a particularly spacious or cramped interior.

2. Why is the assessed value so much higher than average if the house isn’t large?
Assessed value reflects more than square footage. A higher-than-average ranking despite average size suggests the land itself holds significant value, or the home has been well-maintained, updated, or sits on a particularly desirable part of the street.

3. Is the lot size considered small or large?
It depends on the comparison. At 6,087 sqft, the lot is slightly below the street and neighborhood averages but above the citywide average. It’s a modest suburban lot—not tight, but not oversized for Westwood.

4. What does “above average” for year built actually mean here?
The home was built in 1968, which is newer than the neighborhood average (1966) and the street average (also 1968, so tied). It’s not a new build, but it’s from a period when construction quality is generally solid. It ranks in the top 24% on the street for newer construction.

5. Who typically buys homes like this in Westwood?
Often buyers who want a quiet, established neighborhood with mature trees and stable property values but aren’t looking for a move-in-ready modern home. Some are investors or first-time buyers planning to renovate gradually. Others are downsizers who want a manageable lot in a well-rated area.

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