Location ReportLinden Woods

138 westchester drive

Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety

Property Review

Bus & Public Transit

138 Westchester Drive is well-served by public transit, with multiple bus stops within a short walk. The closest stop, Northbound Linden Ridge at Falcon Ridge, is only 225 meters away and offers Route 650 service.

Route 642 is also accessible from several stops along Lindenwood Drive, all within about 400 meters. These routes provide direct access to key destinations including the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology and several schools.

Route 650 connects to Henry G. Izatt Middle School, Whyte Ridge Elementary School, and supermarkets like Bulk Barn and Supper Central, making errands and commutes convenient without a car.

Routes serving this area

650642

Key destinations by bus

Manitoba Institute of Trades and TechnologyLinden Meadows SchoolHenry G. Izatt Middle SchoolWhyte Ridge Elementary SchoolBulk BarnSupper Central

Nearby Amenities

Residents enjoy abundant green space within a 10-minute walk, including Linden Ridge Soccer Field (386 m), Linden Ridge Playground for teens and kids, and several parks such as LindenRidge Park, Muys Park, and Dovercourt Park.

For daily needs, a Walmart (760 m) and Canadian Tire (708 m) are both about a 10-minute walk away. Dining options include The Keg restaurant (580 m), Mucho Burrito (835 m), and local favorites like Pizza Hotline and Sakura.

Coffee lovers can visit Starbucks (830 m) or Robin's Donuts (731 m), and the area also features an outdoor rink for winter recreation just 639 m from the property.

Linden Ridge Soccer Field
pitch386 m
LindenRidge Park
park415 m
Linden Ridge Playground Teens
playground440 m
The Keg
restaurant580 m
Canadian Tire
shop:department_store708 m
Walmart
shop:department_store760 m
Starbucks
cafe830 m
Outdoor Rink
pitch639 m

Neighbourhood Safety

Crime in Linden Woods has shown a dramatic improvement in recent years. Property crimes dropped from a high of 335 incidents in 2022 to just 13 in 2026, a 94.9% decrease.

Violent crime also plummeted from 29 incidents in 2022 to only 1 in 2026, while 'other' incidents fell by 90% over the same period. 2024 and 2025 saw moderate levels, but the 2026 numbers indicate a trend toward significantly greater safety.

Drug-related incidents remain very rare, with only 1 reported in 2024 and none in the most recent data, underscoring the neighbourhood's improving security profile.

Crime trend:Improving

Who Is This Home For

138 Westchester Drive is an excellent choice for families, given its proximity to multiple parks, playgrounds, schools, and the Linden Meadows School within a 6-minute walk. The low crime rates and family-friendly amenities make it ideal for raising children.

Commuters benefit from convenient bus routes to colleges and shopping, while retirees will appreciate the walkable access to cafes, restaurants, and parks. Investors should note the neighborhood's improving safety and stable property market, making it a sound long-term investment.

Best suited for

familiescommutersretireesinvestors

When considering a purchase at 138 westchester drive, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.

Crime & Safety

Linden Woods · WPS public data · 2026

Annual incidents

16

2026

vs. city avg

-46%

relative to avg

Year-over-year

-95%

vs. prior year

Primary type

Property

81%

Transit Score

70Good
Transit Score

138 westchester drive has good transit access. The nearest stop is a 7-minute walk (563 m) away at Northbound Lindenwood at Farmingdale. Routes 641, 642 and 650 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.

Transit & Walkability

10 stops within 1 km

Nearby Amenities

Within 500 m of the property

138 westchester drive — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 education (nearest 467 m), 4 parks (nearest 415 m).

Search radius
🏫Education1
🌳Parks4
💪Sports2

Data sources: Winnipeg Transit GTFS (transit stops & routes), OSRM (walking routes), City of Winnipeg open data (nearby places), Winnipeg Police Service (crime statistics). View full property details →