438 young street
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Price history, assessment value & market trends
438 young street
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
438 Young Street is exceptionally well-served by transit, with multiple stops along Ellice Avenue within a two-minute walk. The closest stop, Westbound Ellice at Langside, is just 60 meters away and serves Route D12, providing frequent service along one of Winnipeg's key corridors.
Route D12 connects the property directly to several schools, clinics, and supermarkets. Key destinations accessible on this route include Booth University College, General Wolfe School, John M. King School, LASIK MD, Red River Clinic & Pharmacy, and Pal's Supermarket. Route F6, available at Southbound Balmoral at Ellice (198 m), expands access to additional schools like Collège Jeanne-Sauvé and supermarkets including Safeway and Sobeys.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
This property sits in a dense, walkable area with a remarkable concentration of shops, restaurants, and services within a few minutes' walk. Within 100 meters you will find Ellice Avenue Deli Store (40 m), Little Korea (42 m), Rimyya Friendship Bar and Restaurant (43 m), and Homer's (75 m), offering a diverse range of convenience and dining options.
Essential services are also close at hand: McMicken Medical Clinic is 103 m away, Crestview Pharmacy is 131 m, and an RBC ATM is 173 m from the door. For recreation and green space, Furby Tot Lot (128 m), Saigon Park (148 m), and Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre (221 m) are all within a three-minute walk. The University of Winnipeg Information Booth (212 m) and Axworthy Health & RecPlex (238 m) add to the institutional and fitness amenities nearby.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in Spence has shown a dramatic and sustained decrease from 2022 through 2026. Total incidents peaked at 1,344 in 2022, but by 2026 they fell to just 55 — a 95.9% drop. Violent crime declined from 379 incidents in 2022 to 23 in 2026, and property crime fell from 1,334 to 55 over the same period.
The most recent data (2026) shows only 4 drug-related incidents, 1 federal statute violation, 1 traffic incident, and 23 violent incidents — all representing year-over-year reductions of more than 80%. This indicates a strong and ongoing improvement in neighbourhood safety.
Who Is This Home For
438 Young Street offers outstanding transit connectivity and walkability, with dozens of shops, restaurants, parks, and services within a five-minute walk. The recent dramatic decline in crime makes Spence an increasingly attractive area for those seeking urban convenience and affordability.
This property is well-suited for students or staff affiliated with the nearby University of Winnipeg, as well as commuters who rely on Route D12 or F6. First-time buyers looking for an affordable entry into a centrally located, walkable neighbourhood will also find this property compelling. Investors may note the upward safety trend and high density of amenities as positive indicators for rental demand.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 438 young street, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Spence · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
132
2026
vs. city avg
+347%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -91%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
42%
Transit Score
438 young street has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 2-minute walk (108 m) away at Westbound Ellice at Langside. Routes 889, D11, D12 and F6 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
438 young street — 83 amenities found within 500 m, across 9 categories, including 39 dining (nearest 42 m), 7 education (nearest 254 m), 6 healthcare (nearest 103 m).
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 →