South B Neighbourhood Guide

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South B

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Neighbourhood Vibe

South B is a charming neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and a small-town feel.

Property Pulse

Homes in South B are mostly older, with a mix of single-detached houses and row houses.

Community Canvas

South B is home to a diverse community, with residents of various ethnic backgrounds and ages.

What You'll Love

You'll love the abundance of parks, recreational facilities, and great schools in South B.

Have a look around South B.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 40s, people in their 50s, people in their 60s, and people in their 70s. South B covers part of the Byron neighbourhood, as well as rural and developing areas to the west of London. Byron is characterized by its small town feel and strong sense of community. The commercial heart of the neighbourhood is at Commissioners and Boler, with a commercial corridor and grocery store anchored shopping plaza. Byron residents love sitting out on one of the many sidewalk patios that line Commissioners, enjoying a hot coffee or a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants. There is another commercial area at the intersection of Boler and Byron Baseline.

People & Families in South B

Families with kids make up 30% of households in South B, while couples without children make up 35% of households and 33% of households are one person living alone. People in South B come from 67 different ethnic origins, and 18% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

2,910

Neighbourhood Population

6,260

Household Size

1 person - 32%
2 persons - 40%
3 persons - 11%
4 persons - 10%
5 or more persons - 4%

Household Types

One-person households - 33%
Non-family households - 1%
Families with children - 30%
Couples without children - 34%
Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

1 child - 20%
2 children - 17%
3 or more children - 6%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 13%
15 to 64 years - 55%
65 years and over - 30%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 37%
Canadian - 29%
Scottish - 28%
Irish - 25%
German - 14%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 0%
25 to 34 years - 8%
35 to 44 years - 9%
45 to 54 years - 15%
55 to 64 years - 21%
65 to 74 years - 21%
75 to 84 years - 15%
85 years and over - 6%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 4%
5 to 9 years - 4%
10 to 14 years - 4%
15 to 19 years - 4%
20 to 29 years - 7%
30 to 39 years - 9%
40 to 49 years - 9%
50 to 59 years - 15%
60 to 69 years - 17%
over 70 years - 19%

South B Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, and elementary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Montessori, French Immersion, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

10

Catholic Schools

7

Private Schools

1

Public

Catholic

Private

Byron Woods Montessori

Having Fun in South B

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 13 parks in this neighbourhood, with 39 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

13

Number of Recreation Facilities

39

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 6
Pool - 1
Rink - 1
Tennis Courts - 2
Volleyball Court - 1
Basketball Courts - 3
Ball Diamonds - 2
Sports Fields - 7
Community Centre - 1
Splash Pads - 2
Skateboard Park - 1
Trails - 11
Gym - 1

Getting Around in South B

There are 56 transit stops in South B. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 87%
Commute to another city - 11%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 92%
Transit - 4%
Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 54%
30 to 44 minutes - 18%
45 to 59 minutes - 3%
60 minutes and over - 6%
Less than 15 minutes - 18%

Work and Education in South B

In South B, 39% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 74% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 13%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
$200,000 and over - 8%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 23%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Health care and social assistance - 14%
Educational services - 13%
Retail trade - 10%

Employment

Employed - 52% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 44% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

South B Homes

In South B, there are a mix of home types. South B has a consistent population, with 31% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.