Uptown New Westminster is the commercial and residential heart of the city, centred on 6th Street between the hilltop and downtown. It's home to the New Westminster Skytrain station area (Uptown side), Royal City Centre mall, and a growing number of mid-rise condo buildings. Uptown is walkable, bus-connected, and increasingly popular with young professionals and downsizers.
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Westminster Savings CU has a branch in Uptown New Westminster, making it the most convenient full-service credit union for residents of this neighbourhood. Competitive mortgage rates and personal service from advisors who know the local market.
TD has a branch in or near Royal City Centre mall in Uptown, providing convenient in-mall banking with extended hours. For Uptown residents who need quick in-person services while shopping, TD is the most accessible big bank option.
Scotiabank's Scene+ program suits Uptown residents who enjoy entertainment rewards. Branches are accessible from the 6th Street corridor and Royal City Centre area.
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Uptown New Westminster sits on the plateau above the steep Columbia Street hill, extending from around 4th Avenue up to 8th Avenue along 6th Street. Royal City Centre mall anchors the retail strip. The neighbourhood blends older apartment buildings with newer mid-rise condos, and is well-served by buses connecting to the New Westminster Skytrain station below. The 22nd Street Station on the western edge also provides direct Expo Line access.
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Uptown condos generally offer the most affordable entry point into New Westminster homeownership, with older 1-bedroom units sometimes listed below $500,000 — rare in Metro Vancouver. For buyers at these price points, the resale FTB PTT exemption (full exemption under $500,000) applies, resulting in $0 PTT. Westminster Savings CU's Uptown branch and online banks like KOHO and EQ Bank together provide a complete, low-cost banking solution for Uptown residents at every income level.