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Living in Old East Village, London
First-time buyers and investors who want a central location, and buyers who like being near the market, cafés and downtown.
What is it like to live in Old East Village?
Old East Village is the stretch of Dundas Street east of downtown London, with the Saturday market at the Western Fair District and older homes on the side streets. It suits first-time buyers and investors looking for a central location for less than most central neighbourhoods. It changes block by block, so walk it before you buy.
Who Old East Village suits
- Best for
- First-time buyers and investors who want a central location, and buyers who like being near the market, cafés and downtown.
- Worth knowing
- It changes block by block, so walk the street at different times of day before you offer.
- Where
- East of downtown, London
Homes in Old East Village: types and age
Older detached and semi-detached homes, row houses and some newer infill.
Homes for sale in Old East Village
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Commute times from Old East Village
- 5 min to Downtown London
Downtown is about 5 minutes by car. The East London Link rapid transit line, from downtown to Fanshawe College, is scheduled to open in fall 2027.
Drive times are off-peak estimates by car. Open Old East Village in Google Maps ↗
Parks, shops and places near Old East Village
The Market at Western Fair District
More than 100 farmers, food producers and artisans across two floors, Saturdays at 900 King Street.
Dundas Street
The neighbourhood's main street, with cafés, shops and small businesses.
Banting House
The National Historic Site where Frederick Banting had the idea that led to insulin, just to the west.
Schools near Old East Village
Schools in and near Old East Village. This is a location guide, not an attendance area: your address, grade, program and available space decide which school your child can attend.
Elementary schools
- East Carling Public School ↗Public · JK–8814 Quebec St, London
- Aberdeen Public School ↗Public · JK–8580 Grey St, London
- St. Mary Choir & Orchestra Catholic School ↗Catholic · Choir & orchestra program · 5–8347 Lyle St, London
- Académie de la Tamise ↗French-language public · JK–61260 Dundas rue, London
Middle years: Grades 7–8
These schools offer Grades 7–8, including within JK–8 schools.
- East Carling Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- Aberdeen Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- St. Mary Choir & Orchestra Catholic School ↗Catholic · Choir & orchestra program · 5–8
High schools: Grades 9–12
- H. B. Beal Secondary School ↗Public · 9–12525 Dundas St, London
- Catholic Central High School ↗Catholic · 9–12450 Dundas St, London
School names, addresses and grade ranges: Ontario Ministry of Education, September 2026 directory, checked against the current board sites.
Old East Village: common questions
It is a common starting point, because it is central and usually costs less than other neighbourhoods near downtown. It changes block by block, so walk the street before you offer.
Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 900 King Street, with more than 100 farmers, food producers and artisans.
Older detached and semi-detached homes, row houses and some newer infill.
About 5 minutes by car. The East London Link rapid transit line to Fanshawe College is scheduled to open in fall 2027.
Nearby schools include East Carling Public School, Aberdeen Public School, St. Mary Choir & Orchestra Catholic School, Académie de la Tamise, H. B. Beal Secondary School and Catholic Central High School. Check your exact address with the board.
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