629 st john's avenue
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
The property at 629 St John's Avenue is well-served by public transit, with several stops within a 3-minute walk. Routes 38 and F6 provide direct access to Seven Oaks General Hospital, multiple supermarkets, and schools, making it convenient for daily commuting.
Route 38 stops at Mountain Avenue and McKenzie Street (143 m) and at Mountain and McGregor (177 m), while Route F6 stops at McGregor and Mountain (175 m). These routes connect you to key destinations like Safeway, Sobeys, and Faraday School.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
Within a 5-minute walk you have a supermarket, multiple places of worship, a pharmacy, a medical centre, and a fire station. Safeway Mountain & McGregor is just 182 m (3 min walk) away for grocery shopping, and Machray Pharmacy is 352 m (5 min walk) for prescriptions.
Parks and schools are also close: Martin Park and Machray Park are within 6 minutes on foot, and Faraday School is 289 m (4 min walk). Dining options include The North Star Drive-In (449 m) and New Diamond Chinese Food (529 m).
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in Inkster-Faraday fluctuates but shows a significant long-term increase. Property crimes rose from 248 in 2022 to 309 in 2023, then jumped to 451 in 2024 and 559 in 2025 (partial data). Violent crimes also increased, peaking at 127 in 2024 before dropping slightly to 105 in 2025.
However, the most recent data for 2026 (only a few months) indicates a sharp decline, with just 49 property crimes and 8 violent incidents, suggesting an improving trend so far this year. Past volatility means caution is warranted.
Who Is This Home For
This property offers excellent walkability to everyday amenities and strong transit connectivity, ideal for commuters and first-time buyers who rely on bus routes 38 and F6. The nearby parks, schools, and medical facilities also suit families with young children.
However, the neighbourhood's crime history, especially recent increases in property and violent offenses through 2025, may concern retirees and investors. The 2026 drop is promising but too early to confirm a sustained improvement.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 629 st john's avenue, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Inkster-Faraday · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
61
2026
vs. city avg
+107%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -92%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
80%
Transit Score
629 st john's avenue has good transit access. The nearest stop is a 3-minute walk (171 m) away at Westbound Mountain at McKenzie. Routes 38 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
629 st john's avenue — 13 amenities found within 500 m, across 8 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 449 m), 2 education (nearest 289 m), 2 healthcare (nearest 342 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 →