Moving to Surrey BC: Your Complete Neighbourhood Guide

Surrey is now British Columbia's second-largest city and one of the fastest-growing municipalities in all of Canada. If you're considering a move to Surrey, you're in good company — thousands of families, young professionals, and newcomers choose Surrey every year for its relative affordability, growing amenities, and excellent transit connections to Vancouver.

Why Surrey?

• More affordable than Vancouver: Average home prices in Surrey are significantly lower
• New development: SkyTrain expansion, new schools, and commercial development are transforming the city
• Diverse communities: Surrey is one of Canada's most multicultural cities
• Nature access: Green spaces, regional parks, and the Nicomekl River

Surrey Neighbourhoods Breakdown

Cloverdale: Best for Families

Cloverdale feels like a small town within a big city. It has a historic downtown strip, excellent schools, quiet residential streets, and a strong community identity. The Cloverdale Fairgrounds host events year-round. This is one of Surrey's most desirable areas for families.

South Surrey / White Rock: Most Upscale

South Surrey is the most affluent part of the city, with large homes, top schools, and proximity to White Rock Beach. Neighbourhoods like Morgan Heights and Grandview Heights offer newer homes with mountain and ocean views. It's more expensive than other Surrey areas but well below Vancouver pricing.

Newton: Most Affordable

Newton offers the most affordable housing in Surrey and is undergoing significant revitalization. It's a multicultural hub with excellent South Asian and Southeast Asian restaurants, markets, and community spaces.

Whalley / City Centre: Most Urban

Whalley is Surrey's downtown core — the most urban part of the city. It has direct SkyTrain access to Vancouver, new high-rise condos, and a rapidly changing streetscape. Surrey City Centre is where the new Surrey Hospital and UBC Surrey campus will be located.

Fleetwood: Family-Friendly and Growing

Fleetwood is a solid family neighbourhood with good schools, parks, and community facilities. The upcoming SkyTrain extension along Fraser Highway will significantly improve Fleetwood's connectivity to Vancouver.

What to Know Before Moving to Surrey

• Surrey has multiple distinct areas — do your research on specific neighbourhoods
• SkyTrain currently serves King George, Surrey Central, and Gateway stations
• Driving is common in most Surrey neighbourhoods outside the City Centre
• Surrey schools are part of School District 36 — one of BC's largest

Moving to Surrey? Call SS Moving Services

SS Moving Services helps hundreds of families move to and within Surrey every year. Our experienced Surrey movers know the city inside out — from strata buildings in City Centre to acreage properties in South Surrey. Call us at (236) 826-3168 for a free, no-obligation quote. We respond within 30 minutes.