602 balmoral street
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
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Bus & Public Transit
602 Balmoral Street is exceptionally well-connected to public transit, with major bus stops right at the intersection of Balmoral and Cumberland. The eastbound stop on Cumberland is just 16 meters away and serves Route F5, while the southbound and northbound stops on Balmoral are 33 and 35 meters away respectively, both serving Route F6.
Key places reachable by these routes include several medical clinics such as Eaton Place Medical Centre and Manitoba Clinic via Route F5, and a wide selection of supermarkets including Downtown Family Foods, Seafood City, and Young's Market via Route F5. Educational institutions like Booth University College and Collège Jeanne-Sauvé are accessible on Route F6, along with multiple supermarkets including Pal's Supermarket, Red River Co-op, and Safeway.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
The area is densely packed with amenities within a short walking distance. Right Care Medical Centre is only 93 meters away, and numerous pharmacies and clinics are under 5 minutes away, including Danail Pharmacy and Sargent Walk in Clinic.
For daily errands, Dong Thai supermarket is 172 meters away and multiple convenience stores such as 7x16, Teddy's, and Abbi's Pay Fair are all within a 3-minute walk. Dining options are plentiful, with Jumbo Pizza and Barbeque Hut nearby, as well as cafes like Soap Opera just 240 meters away.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime data for the Spence neighbourhood from 2017 to 2026 shows a dramatic reduction in recent years. Violent incidents peaked at 462 in 2017 but dropped to just 23 in 2026, an overall decline of 95%. Property crime decreased from a high of 1,334 in 2022 to only 55 in 2026, a 96% decrease.
All categories saw substantial year-over-year declines in 2026, with drugs down 88.6%, property down 92.8%, and violent crime down 93.2%. This indicates a strong positive trend and significantly improved safety compared to earlier years.
Who Is This Home For
602 Balmoral Street offers excellent transit connectivity and a rich abundance of nearby amenities, making it convenient for daily life. The recent dramatic drop in crime rates across all categories makes the area far more attractive than its historical reputation might suggest.
This property is well-suited for first-time buyers looking for an affordable urban entry point with high walkability, and for investors seeking a recovering neighbourhood with improving safety metrics and strong transit links. Commuters will also benefit from the two major transit routes and close proximity to downtown.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 602 balmoral 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
602 balmoral street has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 9-second walk (12 m) away at Eastbound Cumberland at Balmoral. Routes D13, F5 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
602 balmoral street — 48 amenities found within 500 m, across 8 categories, including 16 dining (nearest 169 m), 2 education (nearest 306 m), 6 healthcare (nearest 93 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 →