# The Salvation Army Family Store, Linwood

The Salvation Army Family Store is an op shop at 177 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Salvation%20Army%20Family%20Store%2C%20177%20Linwood%20Avenue%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Salvation%20Army%20Family%20Store%2C%20177%20Linwood%20Avenue%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Linwood Ave near Cashel St, route 5) is 284 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 6 council reports on file.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 177 Linwood Avenue, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Op shops _(OpenStreetMap)_

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** High density residential zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [177 Linwood Avenue](https://www.chch.live/linwood/177-linwood-avenue), 6 reports on file

## What stood on Linwood Avenue

[1940, Trimmed trees on Linwood Avenue](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/archives/med/med-historical-photographs/ccl-cs-15981)

_From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Linwood Seafoods, 2025-04._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/linwood/linwood-avenue#s-then)


## The reports nearby
1,137 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9158930), [590 Hereford Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/590-hereford-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9131543), [560 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/560-worcester-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9114011), 207–217 Olliviers Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9036286), [208 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/208-linwood-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024929), [602 Gloucester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/602-gloucester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024930), [602 Gloucester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/602-gloucester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024917), [599 Gloucester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/599-gloucester-street)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9024828), [136 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/136-linwood-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9024829), [136 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/136-linwood-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024824), [136 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/136-linwood-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024819), [136 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/136-linwood-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024813), [144 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/144-linwood-avenue)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Linwood Ave near Cashel St, 284 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Linwood Ave near Cashel St, 291 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Gloucester St, 314 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Linwood Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/linwood/linwood-avenue), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Salvation%20Army%20Family%20Store%2C%20177%20Linwood%20Avenue%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5310358,172.6700472)

## Nearby

- [Avon City Backpackers](https://www.chch.live/business/avon-city-backpackers-christchurch), Hostels, 162 m
- [Piki Te Ora Health Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/piki-te-ora-health-centre-christchurch), Doctors & clinics, 170 m
- [Community Pharmacy Linwood](https://www.chch.live/business/community-pharmacy-linwood-christchurch), Pharmacies, 172 m
- [Linwood Avenue Dental Practice](https://www.chch.live/business/linwood-avenue-dental-practice-christchurch), Dentists, 177 m
- [Audingly Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/audingly-motel-christchurch), Motels, 214 m
- [Z Espress - Linwood](https://www.chch.live/business/z-espress-linwood-christchurch), Fast food, 215 m
- [Worcester Corner Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1500-worcester-corner-reserve), park, 137 m
- [Worcester Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1001-worcester-reserve), park, 456 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._
- [Linwood Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-41), Library, 459 m

## The nearest other op shops

- [St John Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/st-john-shop-waltham), Waltham, 1.3 km
- [El Haven Op Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/el-haven-op-shop-woolston), Woolston, 1.4 km
- [Treasure Trove Clothing & Alterations](https://www.chch.live/business/treasure-trove-clothing-alterations-woolston), Woolston, 1.5 km
- [Society of St Vincent de Paul](https://www.chch.live/business/society-of-st-vincent-de-paul-richmond), Richmond, 1.5 km
- [The Chopping Block](https://www.chch.live/business/the-chopping-block-richmond), Richmond, 1.9 km
- [The Great Opportunity Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-great-opportunity-shop-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.9 km
- [Window of Opportunity](https://www.chch.live/business/window-of-opportunity-dallington), Dallington, 1.9 km
- [BooTeek](https://www.chch.live/business/booteek-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 2.3 km
- [Every one in Linwood](https://www.chch.live/businesses/op-shop#in-linwood)

## Also in Linwood

- [Z](https://www.chch.live/business/z-christchurch), Petrol stations, 216 m
- [Around About Dairy](https://www.chch.live/business/around-about-dairy-christchurch), Dairies & convenience, 224 m
- [Big Daddy's Liquor - Eastgate](https://www.chch.live/business/big-daddy-s-liquor-eastgate-christchurch), Bottle stores, 231 m
- [Aja Indian Street Food](https://www.chch.live/business/aja-indian-street-food-christchurch), Restaurants, 275 m
- [Super Liquor Linwood](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-linwood-christchurch), Bottle stores, 277 m
- [Your Shout](https://www.chch.live/business/your-shout-christchurch), Brewing Supplies, 280 m
- [Nuggets Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/nuggets-bar-christchurch), Bars & pubs, 304 m
- [Nuggets](https://www.chch.live/business/nuggets-christchurch), Bars & pubs, 309 m
- [Linwood Seafoods](https://www.chch.live/business/linwood-seafoods-christchurch), Fast food, 319 m
- [Mr Rice](https://www.chch.live/business/mr-rice-christchurch), Restaurants, 335 m
- [Every kind of business in Linwood](https://www.chch.live/linwood#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5310358&lon=172.6700472)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5310358,172.6700472,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Salvation%20Army%20Family%20Store)
- [Linwood](https://www.chch.live/linwood), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/555669159), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Salvation Army Family Store?**

An op shop in Linwood, Christchurch.

**Where is The Salvation Army Family Store?**

177 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, on [Linwood Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/linwood/linwood-avenue). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5310358,172.6700472,17)

**Is The Salvation Army Family Store still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap.

**What other op shops are near The Salvation Army Family Store?**

[St John Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/st-john-shop-waltham) (1.3 km), [El Haven Op Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/el-haven-op-shop-woolston) (1.4 km), [Treasure Trove Clothing & Alterations](https://www.chch.live/business/treasure-trove-clothing-alterations-woolston) (1.5 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/op-shop).

**What’s near The Salvation Army Family Store?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/linwood/177-linwood-avenue) holds 6 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Avon City Backpackers](https://www.chch.live/business/avon-city-backpackers-christchurch) (162 m); the Linwood Ave near Cashel St bus stop is 284 m away: route 5; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Worcester Corner Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1500-worcester-corner-reserve) (137 m).

**What stood where The Salvation Army Family Store is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5310358&lon=172.6700472)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- Record assembled 2026-10-28

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