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Living in White Oaks & Glen Cairn, London
Commuters who want the 401 close, and first-time buyers looking for value.
What is it like to live in White Oaks & Glen Cairn?
White Oaks and Glen Cairn are in south London around White Oaks Mall and Wellington Road, minutes from the 401, with Westminster Ponds and the Pond Mills conservation lands nearby. Homes are post-war and later bungalows and two-storeys, townhouses and condos. It suits commuters who want the 401 close and first-time buyers looking for value.
Who White Oaks & Glen Cairn suits
- Best for
- Commuters who want the 401 close, and first-time buyers looking for value.
- Worth knowing
- The Wellington Gateway rapid transit construction runs along Wellington Road until service starts, expected in 2029.
- Where
- South, London
Homes in White Oaks & Glen Cairn: types and age
Post-war and later bungalows and two-storeys, townhouses and condos.
Homes for sale in White Oaks & Glen Cairn
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Commute times from White Oaks & Glen Cairn
- 15 min to Downtown London
The 401 is minutes away and downtown is about 15 minutes by car. The Wellington Gateway rapid transit line to downtown is expected to start service in 2029.
Drive times are off-peak estimates by car. Open White Oaks & Glen Cairn in Google Maps ↗
Parks, shops and places near White Oaks & Glen Cairn
White Oaks Mall
South London's main mall, on Wellington Road.
Westminster Ponds
Kettle ponds with trails and boardwalks, one of London's environmentally significant areas.
Pond Mills conservation lands
More trails and ponds on the east side of the area.
Schools near White Oaks & Glen Cairn
Schools in and near White Oaks & Glen Cairn. 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
- White Oaks Public School ↗Public · JK–8565 Bradley Ave, London
- Ashley Oaks Public School ↗Public · JK–8121 Ashley Cres, London
- Glen Cairn Public School ↗Public · JK–853 Frontenac Rd, London
- St. Francis Catholic School ↗Catholic · JK–8690 Osgoode Dr, London
- Sir Arthur Carty Catholic School ↗Catholic · JK–81655 Ernest Ave, London
- St. Anthony French Immersion Catholic School ↗Catholic · French immersion · JK–81380 Ernest Ave, London
Middle years: Grades 7–8
These schools offer Grades 7–8, including within JK–8 schools.
- White Oaks Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- Ashley Oaks Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- Glen Cairn Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- St. Francis Catholic School ↗Catholic · JK–8
- Sir Arthur Carty Catholic School ↗Catholic · JK–8
- St. Anthony French Immersion Catholic School ↗Catholic · French immersion · JK–8
High schools: Grades 9–12
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School ↗Public · 9–12450 Millbank Dr, London
- Regina Mundi College ↗Catholic · 9–125250 Wellington Rd South, London
School names, addresses and grade ranges: Ontario Ministry of Education, September 2026 directory, checked against the current board sites.
White Oaks & Glen Cairn: common questions
Yes. The 401 is minutes away, which makes White Oaks and Glen Cairn popular with commuters.
The Wellington Gateway rapid transit line, from downtown to White Oaks Mall, is expected to begin service in 2029. Construction runs along Wellington Road until then.
It is a common choice. Townhouses, condos and older bungalows give first-time buyers several ways in, close to the 401.
Post-war and later bungalows and two-storeys, townhouses and condos.
Nearby schools include White Oaks Public School, Ashley Oaks Public School, Glen Cairn Public School, St. Francis Catholic School, Sir Arthur Carty Catholic School, St. Anthony French Immersion Catholic School, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School and Regina Mundi College. Check your exact address with the board.
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