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Living in Old North, London
Families who want a character home on a walkable street, and Western University and hospital staff who want a short trip to work.
What is it like to live in Old North?
Old North is a neighbourhood of tree-lined streets and century homes just north of downtown London, close to Western University, St. Joseph's Hospital and Gibbons Park on the Thames. It suits families who want character and walkability, and university and hospital staff. Downtown is about 5 minutes by car.
Who Old North suits
- Best for
- Families who want a character home on a walkable street, and Western University and hospital staff who want a short trip to work.
- Worth knowing
- Older homes need a careful inspection, and the streets closest to campus carry more student rentals.
- Where
- Central north, London
Homes in Old North: types and age
Large century and early-1900s homes, many well kept, plus some conversions into flats.
Homes for sale in Old North
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Commute times from Old North
- 5 min to Downtown London
Downtown is about 5 minutes by car, and Western University is close enough to walk or cycle from many streets.
Drive times are off-peak estimates by car. Open Old North in Google Maps ↗
Parks, shops and places near Old North
Gibbons Park
A riverside park on the Thames, linked to the Thames Valley Parkway path network.
Western University
The campus sits just northwest of the neighbourhood.
St. Joseph's Hospital
One of the city's hospitals, close to the south end of Old North.
Thames Valley Parkway
The riverside path network that runs through much of the city.
Schools near Old North
Schools in and near Old North. 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
- Old North Public School ↗Public · JK–8940 Waterloo St, London
- St. George’s Public School ↗Public · JK–8782 Waterloo St, London
- St. Michael Catholic School ↗Catholic · JK–8926 Maitland St, London
Middle years: Grades 7–8
These schools offer Grades 7–8, including within JK–8 schools.
- Old North Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- St. George’s Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- St. Michael Catholic School ↗Catholic · JK–8
High schools: Grades 9–12
- London Central Secondary School ↗Public · 9–12509 Waterloo 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 North: common questions
Yes. Old North is one of the closest residential areas to Western, and St. Joseph's Hospital and Gibbons Park are nearby too.
Large century and early-1900s homes, many well kept, plus some conversions.
The streets closest to campus carry more student rentals. If that matters to you, compare a few streets before you buy.
About 5 minutes by car.
Nearby schools include Old North Public School, St. George's Public School, St. Michael Catholic School, London Central Secondary School and Catholic Central High School. Check your exact address with the board.
Buying or selling in Old North?
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