256 manitoba avenue
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Price history, assessment value & market trends
256 manitoba avenue
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
256 Manitoba Avenue is very well-served by public transit. Within a short walk, you'll find several bus stops: Southbound Main at Magnus (145 m, Route 31), Westbound Selkirk at Charles (167 m, Route D17), and Northbound Main at Burrows (198 m, Route 31).
Route 31 and Route D17 provide excellent connectivity, giving residents direct access to key amenities. For example, Route 31 reaches the Waterfront Eye Institute (clinic), Norquay School, Riverbend Community School, No Frills supermarket, and Perogy Planet supermarket. Route D17 also serves Norquay School, Holy Ghost School, King Edward Community School, and a Safeway supermarket.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
The area around 256 Manitoba Avenue is packed with everyday conveniences. Within a 5-minute walk, you'll find North end Dental Dr. Andrii Baranyuk (112 m), Pritchard Playground (180 m), Mikos denture Clinic (193 m), Gangnam Sushi (197 m), and several other amenities like a bank, post office, and schools.
Further within 1 km, there are multiple parks (Pritchard Point Park, Redwood Park, Parc Michaëlle Jean Park), places of worship, a 7-Eleven, a Petro-Canada gas station, and a Robins Donuts café. The neighborhood offers a good mix of services and recreation.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime data for the William Whyte neighbourhood shows a generally high volume of incidents, particularly for property and violent crimes. Between 2017 and 2025, property crimes ranged from 778 to 1019 incidents per year, while violent crimes fluctuated between 554 and 663 incidents.
However, the 2026 data shows a dramatic drop across all categories, with only 80 property crimes, 40 violent crimes, and very few other incidents. This sharp decline suggests a recent improvement in safety, though it may reflect incomplete year-to-date reporting.
Who Is This Home For
256 Manitoba Avenue offers strong transit connectivity and a wide range of nearby amenities, from dental clinics to parks and supermarkets. The neighbourhood has historically had high crime rates, but the 2026 statistics indicate a significant decrease.
This property is well-suited for commuters due to the frequent bus routes and for first-time buyers looking for an affordable entry into a central area with good services. Families may also appreciate the proximity to multiple schools and parks, though the crime history should be carefully considered.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 256 manitoba avenue, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
William Whyte · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
160
2026
vs. city avg
+442%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -92%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
50%
Transit Score
256 manitoba avenue has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 3-minute walk (219 m) away at Southbound Main at Magnus. Routes 31, D17 and FX2 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
256 manitoba avenue 500 m 范围内共发现 15 处生活配套,覆盖 7 个类别,含2 处餐饮(最近 197 m)、2 所教育机构(最近 260 m)、3 处医疗设施(最近 112 m)。
Data sources: Winnipeg Transit GTFS (transit stops & routes), OSRM (walking routes), City of Winnipeg open data (nearby places), Winnipeg Police Service (crime statistics).