South Surrey, Surrey
Living in South Surrey: homes and lots, what BC's new housing laws allow, who lives here, and the schools, shops and parks nearby.
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About South Surrey
South Surrey is one of Surrey's official neighbourhoods, with 19,312 home lots and about 56,680 residents in the 2021 census. The most common zone is R3, and a typical lot is about 9,214 ft².
Under BC's small-scale housing law (Bill 44), of the lots we could assess here 10,380 can have 4 homes, 1,504 can have 6 homes, 1,229 can have 3 homes. The middle assessed value of a single-title home lot (not counting condos) is $1,655,000 (BC Assessment, from the city's property tax report).
81% of households own their home and 19% rent. 4% of commuters take transit, 4% walk and 91% drive. The median age is about 50.3.
The closest rapid transit is King George Station, about 14.7 km from the middle of the neighbourhood. There are 13 grocery stores, including All Of Oils, Wholesome Oils & Vinegars, Bulk Barn, Chan's King George. 110 cafés and restaurants and 129 parks and playgrounds are inside the neighbourhood. 17 schools are inside the neighbourhood.
In South Surrey
Schools
Groceries
- All Of Oils, Wholesome Oils & Vinegars
- Bulk Barn
- Chan's King George
- Chan's Ocean Park
- Choices Market
- Fruiticana
- Fruticana
- Safeway
Cafés & restaurants
- 110 inside the neighbourhood
- Belle's 1.1 km
- Natalinos Pizza 1.7 km
- Royal Taj Cusine 1.8 km
- Rosie's Country Cafe 1.9 km
Parks & playgrounds
- 102G - Greenbelt
- 102I - Greenbelt
- 103F - Greenbelt
- 103I - Greenbelt
- 121R - Greenbelt
- 121X - Greenbelt
- 122L Greenbelt
- 122l Greenbelt
Rapid transit
- King George Station 14.7 km away
- Surrey Central Station 15.4 km away
Pharmacy
- Pharmasave 2.3 km away
- London Drugs 2.5 km away
Library & community centre
- Cranley Drive Community Centre
- Elgin Community Hall
- Ocean Park Hall
- SL: Ocean Park Branch
- SPL: Semiahmoo Branch
- South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre
- Sunnyside Community Hall
Zones
- R3 8,140 lots
- R2 2,259 lots
- MR2 1,966 lots
- MR4 1,347 lots
- MR6 1,242 lots
- R4 968 lots
Homes by type (2021 census)
| Type | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houses | 12,475 | 55% |
| Apartments under 5 storeys | 4,060 | 18% |
| Row houses | 3,285 | 15% |
| Duplex units | 1,610 | 7% |
| Semi-detached | 850 | 4% |
| Apartments 5+ storeys | 120 | 1% |
Statistics Canada 2021 census, added up from the dissemination areas whose centre falls in the neighbourhood.
Rezoning & development applications
162 open applications on the map. Most recent:
- 20-0258-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from General Agriculture Zone (A-1) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD); Development Permit for Hazard lands (Flood Prone Areas) and Sensitive Ecosystems (Streamside Areas); Non-farm use under Section 20(2) of the ALC Act Soil Use under Section 20.3(5) of the ALC Act to permit the devel…
on the map city page ↗ - 20-0268-00 Initial Review
Rezoning from Single Family Residential Zone (RF) to Single Family Residential 10 Zone (RF-10); Subdivision from one (1) into two (2) lots; Local Area Plan (LAP) Amendment from Single Family Residential (6 UPA) to Single Family Small Lots to allow subdivision into 2 single family residential lots.
on the map city page ↗ - 18-0068-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from Urban Residential Zone (R3) to Small Lot Residential Zone (R4) to allow subdivision into two single family small lots.
on the map city page ↗ - 18-0373-00 Under Review
Development Variance Permit (a) to increase the maximum building height of any portion of a principal building with a roof slope of less than 1:4 of the RF Zone from 7.3 metres to 11.5 metres; (b) to reduce the minimum side yard setbacks of the RF Zone from 1.8 metres to 0 metres for the retaining …
on the map city page ↗ - 18-0398-00 Conditional Approval
OCP Amendment from Urban to Multiple Residential / LAP Amendment from Low Density Multiple Residential (10 upa) to Apartment (55 upa) / Rezoning from RF to CD (based on RM-70) / Development Permit / Development Variance Permit to permit the development of two multiple unit residential buildings wit…
on the map city page ↗ - 19-0032-00 Conditional Approval
LAP Amendment from Commercial to Mixed-Use Commercial-Residential; Rezoning from CHI and RF to CD; Development Permit; Housing Agreement to permit the development of a four-storey mixed-use building with commercial units on the ground floor and 69 rental residential apartments above. A partial fift…
on the map city page ↗ - 21-0018-00 Conditional Approval
OCP Amendment from Urban to Multiple Residential; Rezoning from RF to CD (based on RM-70); Development Permit to permit the development of a 5-storey 62-unit apartment building.
on the map city page ↗ - 21-0035-00 Conditional Approval
Development Variance Permit to reduce the rear yard setback to facilitate tree retention as part of a proposed subdivision.
on the map city page ↗ - 19-0272-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from Acreage Residential Zone (RA) to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD); Subdivision from two (2) lots into six (6) half-acre gross density residential lots; Local Area Plan (LAP) Amendment for a portion of the site from One Acre to Half-Acre Gross Density.
on the map city page ↗ - 19-0285-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning from Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) Bylaw No.13881 to Comprehensive Development Zone (CD); Subdivision from one (1) lot into two (2) lots; Development Variance Permit (a) to waive the requirement of the Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law 1986 No. 8830 to provide works and servi…
on the map city page ↗ - 19-0298-00 Conditional Approval
Rezoning a portion from Acreage Residential Zone (RA) to Urban Residential Zone (R3) and a portion from Small Lot Residential Zone (R4) and Acreage Residential Zone (RA) to Urban Residential Zone (R3) to allow subdivision from two (2) lots into into seven (7) lots.
on the map city page ↗ - 19-0304-00 Conditional Approval
Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment to remove the property from the Suburban Density Exception Area; Rezoning from Suburban Residential Zone (R1) to Quarter Acre Residential Zone (R2) to facilitate alignment with the updated SSMUH zoning requirements in order to allow subdivision into two resid…
on the map city page ↗
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Streets in South Surrey
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Boundaries: Open Government Licence – Surrey. Lots: city open data and ParcelMap BC. Places: OpenStreetMap. Homes allowed is our estimate under BC's Bills 44 and 47; confirm with Surrey before buying or building.