351 leighton avenue
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
The property at 351 Leighton Avenue is well-served by public transit, with several bus stops within a 500-meter walk. Routes 442 and F8 along Henderson Highway provide frequent service, while Route 551 stops at the Leighton Loop just 520 meters away.
Transit connections from the area reach key destinations including Concordia Hospital on Route 442, multiple schools such as Lord Wolseley School, and several supermarkets like FreshCo and No Frills via Routes 442 and F8. The F8 route also connects to Winnipeg Technical College and other educational facilities.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
Within a short walk of the property, residents have access to numerous everyday amenities. École John Henderson Middle School is just 277 meters away, and grocery shopping is convenient with Sobeys only 301 meters from the door.
Parks are well represented, with Glenn McWhinney Park 289 meters away and Pleasant Bay Park 485 meters away. Medical needs are covered by Springfield Heights Medical (370 m) and Access Winnipeg East (405 m), while Rexall pharmacy is a 5-minute walk away. Dining options include Dim Sum Garden, McDonald's, and Dairy Queen, and daily essentials can be picked up at RBC bank or nearby fuel stations.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in Rossmere-A has shown a volatile pattern over recent years, with property crimes peaking at 710 incidents in 2020 before dropping sharply. However, violent crime rose from 160 in 2021 to 246 in 2022 and remained high at 241 in 2023 and 246 in 2024.
Preliminary data for 2026 indicates a dramatic improvement, with only 18 violent incidents and 54 property crimes, but this may reflect incomplete reporting. Overall, the long-term trend is concerning, though recent drops in violent and property crime suggest a potential stabilization.
Who Is This Home For
351 Leighton Avenue is well suited for families or first-time buyers who value walkability to schools, parks, and shopping. The presence of multiple schools within a 5-minute walk and a variety of medical and retail amenities make it a convenient, car-light lifestyle option.
Commuters will appreciate the frequent bus service along Henderson Highway, connecting to multiple employment and education hubs. However, investors should note the mixed crime trends and relatively high property crime rates, which may affect long-term desirability.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 351 leighton avenue, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Rossmere-A · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
81
2026
vs. city avg
+175%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -90%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
67%
Transit Score
351 leighton avenue has good transit access. The nearest stop is a 6-minute walk (476 m) away at Northbound Henderson at Leighton. Routes 442, 551, D10 and F8 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
351 leighton avenue — 14 amenities found within 500 m, across 7 categories, including 2 dining (nearest 454 m), 2 education (nearest 277 m), 4 healthcare (nearest 359 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 →