# Oxford Heights, Port Coquitlam > Oxford Heights, Port Coquitlam — the complete neighbourhood guide. A quiet, established north-side family pocket bordering Coast Meridian and Burke Mountain: homes, schools, parks, the Traboulay PoCo Trail, sports, shopping, market data, and the honest value story. **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/oxford-heights-port-coquitlam-guide/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Oxford Heights · Port Coquitlam · Neighbourhood Guide ## Oxford Heights, Port Coquitlam — the quiet, established north-side family pocket, explained straight. Oxford Heights is the calm, family-oriented neighbourhood on the central-north side of Port Coquitlam — bordering the Coast Meridian corridor and backing onto Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain. Mostly detached homes with some townhomes, many backing onto greenbelt with creeks and walking trails, and Coquitlam River Park steps from some streets. A higher-median-income pocket that still offers relative value. This is the complete guide: homes, schools, parks, the Traboulay PoCo Trail, sports, shopping, and the honest local read. Built by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 — a 47+ year Coquitlam resident. [Get my Oxford Heights home value →](/home-evaluation/) [Free Move-Up Planner (PDF) →](/coquitlam-move-up-planner/) **Updated:** July 7, 2026 · **License:** V99960 · **Brokerage:** Royal LePage Elite West ★ Tri-Cities Move-Up Specialist 47+ year Coquitlam resident Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide Medallion Club Team Member since 2021 Quick Answer What should you know about Oxford Heights, Port Coquitlam? Oxford Heights is a quiet, established, family-oriented neighbourhood on the central-north side of Port Coquitlam — bordering Coast Meridian and backing onto Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain. It’s mostly detached homes with some townhomes, many backing onto greenbelt with creeks and walking trails, and Coquitlam River Park steps away. A higher-median-income pocket that still offers relative value, anchored by the Leigh Elementary → Minnekhada Middle → Terry Fox Secondary catchment ladder. An honest local read from Craig Johnston, REALTOR® and 47+ year Coquitlam resident. Every free strategy call ends with a written one-page plan within 24 hours. Quick answer · Where is Oxford Heights, Port Coquitlam? Oxford Heights is a quiet, established family neighbourhood on the **central-north side of Port Coquitlam**, BC — bordering the **Coast Meridian** corridor and backing onto Coquitlam’s **Burke Mountain**. The stock is mostly detached homes with some townhomes; many back onto greenbelt, with creeks and walking trails threading the area and **Coquitlam River Park** steps from some homes. Oxford Heights has no separately published benchmark, so the closest official references are the citywide Port Coquitlam GVR benchmarks for June 2026: detached **$1,322,600**, townhouse **$877,300**, apartment **$582,600**. Buses, grocery stores, independent shops and coffee are all easy to reach. Market snapshot · June 2026 ## The numbers, before the story. Oxford Heights is a pocket, not a separate MLS® submarket — there’s no Oxford-Heights-specific benchmark, so the honest references are the citywide Port Coquitlam GVR numbers, clearly labelled as such. What actually defines Oxford Heights is the mix (mostly detached, some townhomes), the greenbelt-backing lots, and a family-oriented, higher-median-income identity that still offers relative value. Here’s the current pulse, with every figure linking to its source. [$1,322,600 Port Coquitlam detached HPI (citywide) June 2026 GVR benchmark](/port-coquitlam-detached/) [$877,300 Port Coquitlam townhouse HPI (citywide) June 2026 GVR benchmark](/port-coquitlam-townhomes/) [Relative value Higher-median-income pocket, still attainable Where to buy in the Tri-Cities](/where-to-buy-in-coquitlam/) [SD43 Leigh → Minnekhada → Terry Fox catchment View school catchments](/port-coquitlam-schools/) [Steps away Coquitlam River Park & greenbelt trails The PoCo trail network](/traboulay-poco-trail-guide/) [47 yrs Craig’s Tri-Cities residency Meet Craig](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/) What it actually is ## What Oxford Heights actually is. Oxford Heights is the kind of established, quiet neighbourhood that families settle into and don’t leave — north-side Port Coquitlam, greenbelt at the back fence, and everyday errands close at hand. It sits on the central-north side of Port Coquitlam, bordering the Coast Meridian corridor and backing onto Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain. The housing is mostly detached — with a layer of townhomes — and one of its defining features is how many homes back onto greenbelt, with creeks and walking trails threading between the streets. Coquitlam River Park is steps from some homes, so the outdoors isn’t a drive away; it’s at the property line. That green-edge character, combined with a family-oriented, higher-median-income makeup, is what gives Oxford Heights its calm, settled feel. The trade-off buyers like is value. Oxford Heights is an established pocket, not a brand-new master-plan, so it offers relative value while still delivering the things families actually want: a full SD43 catchment ladder, quiet streets, greenbelt access, and easy reach to buses, grocery stores, independent businesses and coffee shops along Coast Meridian. Coquitlam Centre and downtown Port Coquitlam are both a short drive for anything bigger. Who it’s *not* for: buyers who only want newer construction (that’s [Burke Mountain](/burke-mountain-homes/), right across the municipal line), buyers chasing a walkable-urban condo lifestyle (downtown Port Coquitlam or [Coquitlam Town Centre](/north-coquitlam-town-centre-guide/)), or buyers who want a view-and-golf premium. Oxford Heights is established-family-value with a greenbelt edge, first and foremost. By home type ## What you can buy in Oxford Heights. Oxford Heights is overwhelmingly a detached-home neighbourhood, with a layer of townhome supply. Here’s the breakdown by category with the honest citywide reference and the right page to keep going. (Oxford Heights has no separate published benchmark; the figures below are the citywide Port Coquitlam GVR benchmarks, clearly labelled.) [Detached homes PoCo detached benchmark ~$1,322,600 The Oxford Heights mainstay — established family homes on quiet north-side Port Coquitlam streets, many backing onto greenbelt with creeks and trails behind the fence. A relative-value way into a detached house with a green edge, minutes from Coast Meridian shops and Coquitlam River Park. Browse Port Coquitlam detached](/port-coquitlam-detached/) [Townhomes PoCo townhouse benchmark ~$877,300 Oxford Heights also has townhome supply — a lower-maintenance entry point into an established north-side pocket for downsizers and first-time move-up buyers who want the location, the schools and the greenbelt access without the full detached carry. Browse Port Coquitlam townhomes](/port-coquitlam-townhomes/) Schools + outdoors ## What you’re actually buying. The two most-asked Oxford Heights questions are about schools and green space. The short version: it’s an SD43 catchment running Leigh Elementary → Minnekhada Middle → Terry Fox Secondary, and you’re steps from Coquitlam River Park with the 25 km Traboulay PoCo Trail and Minnekhada Regional Park close by. Here’s the detail. ### Schools (SD43) Oxford Heights is part of School District 43 (Coquitlam). The catchment ladder is Leigh Elementary at K–5, Minnekhada Middle at grades 6–8, and Terry Fox Secondary at grades 9–12. Catchment lines shift street by street; always verify a specific address with the SD43 locator. - [Leigh Elementary (K–5)](/leigh-elementary-catchment-homes/) - [Minnekhada Middle (Grades 6–8)](/minnekhada-middle-school-guide/) - [Terry Fox Secondary (Grades 9–12)](/terry-fox-secondary-school-guide/) - [All Port Coquitlam schools by area](/port-coquitlam-schools/) ### Parks, trails & outdoors Coquitlam River Park is steps from some homes; creeks and greenbelt trails thread the area; and the 25 km Traboulay PoCo Trail plus Minnekhada Regional Park are close for bigger outings. - [Traboulay PoCo Trail — the 25 km city loop](/traboulay-poco-trail-guide/) - [Minnekhada Regional Park (short drive north)](/minnekhada-regional-park-coquitlam-guide/) - [Coquitlam & Tri-Cities parks & trails hub](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/) - [All Tri-Cities hikes & trails](/hikes-and-trails-coquitlam-tri-cities/) Steps away: Coquitlam River Park & the greenbelt trail network Many Oxford Heights homes back onto greenbelt, with creeks and walking trails between the streets and Coquitlam River Park steps away. For longer routes, the 25 km Traboulay PoCo Trail loops the whole city, and Minnekhada Regional Park’s marsh boardwalks and forest climbs are a short drive north. [Explore the PoCo Trail →](/traboulay-poco-trail-guide/) [PoCo Trail →](/traboulay-poco-trail-guide/) Parks & outdoors ## Green space around Oxford Heights. One of Oxford Heights’ quiet advantages is how close the outdoors is — often right at the back fence. Coquitlam River Park and the greenbelt trails are the everyday anchor, and the wider Port Coquitlam network of the PoCo Trail, riverside parks and Minnekhada is all within reach. [Coquitlam River Park The riverside park steps from some Oxford Heights homes — creek-side paths, greenbelt trails and easy family walks along the Coquitlam River. Parks & trails hub](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/) [Traboulay PoCo Trail The 25 km multi-use loop that rings Port Coquitlam along the rivers and dikes — walk, run or cycle straight from the neighbourhood. Traboulay PoCo Trail guide](/traboulay-poco-trail-guide/) [Minnekhada Regional Park Marsh boardwalks, a historic lodge and forest hiking with knoll viewpoints — a short drive north, and one of the Tri-Cities’ best half-day hikes. Minnekhada park guide](/minnekhada-regional-park-coquitlam-guide/) [Tri-Cities Hikes Every Tri-Cities trail, ranked — from easy family loops to the harder climbs across Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. Hikes & trails guide](/hikes-and-trails-coquitlam-tri-cities/) Sports, activities & programs ## Where Oxford Heights kids play. Port Coquitlam’s youth sports run through city and Tri-Cities community associations rather than by neighbourhood, so an Oxford Heights family taps the same clubs the rest of PoCo does. The advantage here is location: you’re a short drive from Gates Park’s diamonds and fields and the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex — the city’s main arena, pool and fitness hub. Here’s the honest, Port-Coquitlam-framed map. ### Youth sports & programs Youth sports run through Port Coquitlam / Tri-Cities community associations — baseball, soccer, hockey, lacrosse and football. - [Baseball — Port Coquitlam minor baseball plays at Gates Park (incl. Bird Field)](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/) - [Soccer — Tri-Cities community soccer on Gates Park’s turf and grass fields](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/) - [Hockey & lacrosse — arenas and box at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/) - [Football — Tri-Cities minor football through community associations](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/) ### Facilities nearest Oxford Heights The venues those associations actually use — a short drive from Oxford Heights. - [Gates Park — soccer, baseball (incl. Bird Field), lacrosse/turf fields, tennis, outdoor gym](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/) - [Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex — arena, pool, fitness centre](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/) - [Traboulay PoCo Trail — the 25 km running/cycling loop](/traboulay-poco-trail-guide/) - [Port Coquitlam Parks & Recreation — full facility directory](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/) Shopping, dining & daily life ## The everyday errands run. Oxford Heights is car-oriented for daily life, but the useful stuff is close. The Coast Meridian corridor covers the everyday run — grocery, coffee and independent shops — and Coquitlam Centre plus downtown Port Coquitlam are both a short drive for anything bigger. ### The Coast Meridian corridor The nearest everyday commercial spine for Oxford Heights — buses, grocery stores, coffee shops and independent businesses along Coast Meridian. - [Coast Meridian corridor — grocery, coffee & independent shops](/port-coquitlam-homes-for-sale/) - [Coquitlam River Park & greenbelt trails — the green-space anchor beside it](/traboulay-poco-trail-guide/) ### Coquitlam Centre & downtown PoCo For the bigger shop and a night out, the region’s major mall and downtown Port Coquitlam are both a short drive. - [Coquitlam Centre mall — a short drive west](/north-coquitlam-town-centre-guide/) - [Downtown Port Coquitlam — shops, restaurants & the farmers market](/port-coquitlam-homes-for-sale/) Honest fit ## Who Oxford Heights is — and isn’t — for. Every neighbourhood is a trade. Oxford Heights’ trade is established value and greenbelt-edge calm over new-build and walkable-urban. Here’s the honest read on who wins with that trade and who should look elsewhere. ### Oxford Heights is a strong fit if you’re… - [A move-up family wanting quiet, established north-side PoCo streets](/coquitlam-move-up-guide/) - [A buyer who values greenbelt-backing lots, creeks and trails behind the fence](/port-coquitlam-detached/) - [A family orienting around the Leigh → Minnekhada → Terry Fox catchment](/port-coquitlam-schools/) - [A value buyer who wants relative affordability with room to grow](/where-to-buy-in-coquitlam/) ### Look elsewhere if you want… - [Newer-construction-only inventory → Burke Mountain (right across the line)](/burke-mountain-homes/) - [A walkable-urban, transit-at-the-door lifestyle → Coquitlam Town Centre](/north-coquitlam-town-centre-guide/) - [A view lot or golf-course prestige → Westwood Plateau](/westwood-plateau/) - [A downtown, close-to-the-station PoCo condo → downtown Port Coquitlam](/port-coquitlam-homes-for-sale/) Questions answered straight ## Oxford Heights FAQs. The questions buyers and sellers ask first about Oxford Heights — answered straight, from 47+ years of knowing how the Tri-Cities actually trades. Where is Oxford Heights in Port Coquitlam? On the central-north side of Port Coquitlam, bordering the Coast Meridian corridor and backing onto Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain. It’s a quiet, established residential area with easy access to buses, grocery stores, independent businesses and coffee shops, sitting steps from Coquitlam River Park and the creek-and-greenbelt trail network. How much do Oxford Heights homes cost? Oxford Heights has no separately published benchmark, so the closest official references are the citywide Port Coquitlam GVR benchmarks for June 2026: detached **$1,322,600**, townhouse **$877,300** and apartment **$582,600**. As a family-oriented, higher-median-income pocket, Oxford Heights offers relative value while delivering greenbelt-backing detached homes and some townhomes. See the current citywide picture at . What schools serve Oxford Heights? SD43 Coquitlam. The catchment ladder is **Leigh Elementary** at K–5, **Minnekhada Middle** at grades 6–8, and **Terry Fox Secondary** at grades 9–12. Catchment lines shift street by street, so always verify a specific address with the SD43 school locator. Full district view at [Port Coquitlam schools](/port-coquitlam-schools/). What parks and trails are near Oxford Heights? [Coquitlam River Park](/traboulay-poco-trail-guide/) is steps from some homes, and creeks and greenbelt walking trails thread the neighbourhood. For bigger outings, the 25 km [Traboulay PoCo Trail](/traboulay-poco-trail-guide/) loops the city and [Minnekhada Regional Park](/minnekhada-regional-park-coquitlam-guide/) offers marsh boardwalks and forest hiking a short drive north. Does Oxford Heights border Burke Mountain? Yes. Oxford Heights sits on the north side of Port Coquitlam and backs onto Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain, so it borders that newer master-planned neighbourhood. Buyers weighing the two are choosing between established Port Coquitlam value with greenbelt trails and Burke Mountain’s newer construction across the municipal line. Read the [Burke Mountain homes guide](/burke-mountain-homes/) to compare. Is Oxford Heights a good place to live? Yes — for move-up families wanting quiet established streets, value buyers who like greenbelt-backing lots and creek trails, families orienting around the Leigh → Minnekhada → Terry Fox catchment, and buyers who want relative affordability on the north side of Port Coquitlam. It’s less ideal if you want newer-construction-only inventory ([Burke Mountain](/burke-mountain-homes/)) or a walkable-urban lifestyle ([Coquitlam Town Centre](/north-coquitlam-town-centre-guide/)). The fastest way to line up the right home is a [20-minute strategy call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/). Who’s writing this ## Why 47+ years in the Tri-Cities matters when you’re buying or selling in Oxford Heights. I’m not an Oxford Heights resident — and I won’t pretend to be. What I am is a 47+ year Coquitlam local who has watched the Tri-Cities’ neighbourhoods trade through cycle after cycle. I know why an established north-side Port Coquitlam pocket like Oxford Heights prices the way it does relative to Burke Mountain across the line, how the Leigh → Minnekhada → Terry Fox catchment shapes family demand, and what a greenbelt-backing lot is actually worth. That’s the read a fly-in agent can’t copy. ### Craig Johnston, REALTOR® Tri-Cities Move-Up Specialist · 47+ year Coquitlam resident · Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® · Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide · Medallion Club Team Member since 2021 · The MACNABS Team · Royal LePage Elite West · BCFSA #V99960. Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra. REALTOR® V99960 47+ year Coquitlam resident Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide 5.0 stars · 34+ verified Google reviews Medallion Club Team Member since 2021 [Read Craig’s full bio →](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/) [Why pick a Port Coquitlam specialist](/best-realtor-in-port-coquitlam/) Verified client reviews ## What clients say. 5.0 stars across 34+ verified Google reviews. Three, verbatim. ★★★★★ “We received seven offers, and Craig held firm on our priorities: no subject to sale and achieving our price.” Jim Turnbull · Google Review ★★★★★ “Craig sold my property in just 6 days. Before I knew it, we had multiple offers — all over asking price.” Heather Fox · Google Review ★★★★★ “Craig worked with my wife and me for over 3 years to find the perfect home.” David Catterall · Google Review Methodology ## Where the numbers come from. Oxford Heights has no separately published MLS® benchmark, so every price figure on this page is a citywide Port Coquitlam number, clearly labelled as such — never a fabricated Oxford-Heights-specific benchmark. The rest is sourced below. ### Sources & Methodology - **Market benchmarks:** Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) monthly HPI, Port Coquitlam, June 2026 — detached $1,322,600, townhouse $877,300, apartment $582,600. No Oxford-Heights-specific benchmark exists; the city numbers are used as the reference. - **Schools & catchments:** School District 43 (SD43) catchment information — Leigh Elementary, Minnekhada Middle, Terry Fox Secondary. Verify any address with the official SD43 school locator. - **Parks & recreation:** City of Port Coquitlam Parks & Recreation and Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Coquitlam River Park, Traboulay PoCo Trail, Gates Park, Minnekhada Regional Park, Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex). - **Location & character:** On-the-ground local knowledge of the north-side Port Coquitlam pocket bordering Coast Meridian and Burke Mountain. Authored by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 · The MACNABS Team · Royal LePage Elite West · 47+ year Coquitlam resident. This page is editorial commentary, not legal or tax advice. Always verify current MLS® data and confirm catchments with SD43 before transacting. Continue your research ## Related Port Coquitlam pages. Keep going — the neighbours, the outdoors, the schools, and the money pages. Or hit **⌘K** any time to search the whole site. #### Nearby neighbourhoods - [Burke Mountain (across the line)](/burke-mountain-homes/) - [Meadow Brook](/meadow-brook-coquitlam-guide/) - [Ranch Park](/ranch-park-coquitlam-guide/) - [Coquitlam Town Centre](/north-coquitlam-town-centre-guide/) - [Where to Buy in the Tri-Cities](/where-to-buy-in-coquitlam/) #### Outdoors & lifestyle - [Traboulay PoCo Trail](/traboulay-poco-trail-guide/) - [Minnekhada Regional Park](/minnekhada-regional-park-coquitlam-guide/) - [Coquitlam Parks & Trails](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/) - [Tri-Cities Hikes & Trails](/hikes-and-trails-coquitlam-tri-cities/) #### Schools & family - [Port Coquitlam Schools](/port-coquitlam-schools/) - [Leigh Elementary catchment](/leigh-elementary-catchment-homes/) - [Minnekhada Middle](/minnekhada-middle-school-guide/) - [Terry Fox Secondary](/terry-fox-secondary-school-guide/) - [Move-Up Buyer Guide](/coquitlam-move-up-guide/) #### Buy, sell & authority - [Port Coquitlam Detached Homes](/port-coquitlam-detached/) - [Port Coquitlam Townhomes](/port-coquitlam-townhomes/) - [Port Coquitlam Homes for Sale](/port-coquitlam-homes-for-sale/) - [Best Realtor in Port Coquitlam](/best-realtor-in-port-coquitlam/) - [About Craig](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/) - [Free Home Evaluation](/home-evaluation/) - [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) ## Oxford Heights, done properly. Whether you’re scouting a quiet north-side Port Coquitlam family home, weighing Oxford Heights against Burke Mountain across the line, or sequencing a sell-and-buy — the next step is the same. A 20-minute call, no pressure, every question answered. [Book a 20-min strategy call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Get my home value](/home-evaluation/) [Call 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) The K–12 catchment ladder ## Schools that currently serve Oxford Heights. Oxford Heights is part of SD43 Coquitlam. The catchment ladder runs Leigh Elementary at K–5, Minnekhada Middle at grades 6–8, and Terry Fox Secondary at grades 9–12. Catchment lines shift street by street, so always confirm a specific address with the SD43 locator before relying on it. Verify your exact address Look up any Oxford Heights address in SD43’s official school locator. Type an address → see the specific neighbourhood catchment schools. This is the authoritative source. [Open SD43 school locator](http://mybaragar.com/index.cfm?event=page.SchoolLocatorPublic&DistrictCode=bc43) [or read SD43 catchment info →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Registration/Pages/default.aspx) [Elementary Grades K–5 ### Leigh Elementary The K–5 catchment anchor most Oxford Heights families orient around — confirm your exact street with SD43. View catchment homes →](/leigh-elementary-catchment-homes/) [Middle Grades 6–8 ### Minnekhada Middle The grade 6–8 catchment serving Oxford Heights addresses — verify your street’s middle feed with SD43. View school guide →](/minnekhada-middle-school-guide/) [Secondary Grades 9–12 ### Terry Fox Secondary Port Coquitlam’s grade 9–12 catchment for Oxford Heights — named for the local hometown hero. Confirm your address’s secondary feed with SD43. View school guide →](/terry-fox-secondary-school-guide/) Catchments can change. Verify any specific address against the [official SD43 school locator](http://mybaragar.com/index.cfm?event=page.SchoolLocatorPublic&DistrictCode=bc43) before relying on it. [Full Port Coquitlam schools guide →](/port-coquitlam-schools/) Tri-Cities monthly ## Get the honest Tri-Cities market read, monthly. June 2026 Port Coquitlam detached HPI is $1,322,600, -4.2% YoY. What that means for your buy or sell decision — without the salesy fluff. One email per month. Unsubscribe anytime. No spam, no listings flood, no marketing automation games. Genuine monthly update from a 47+ year Tri-Cities resident. Best REALTOR® by area ## A specialist for your specific Tri-Cities city or neighbourhood. 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