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Living in Wortley Village & Old South, London
Buyers who want to walk to cafés and shops, families who want a strong community feel, and downsizers who want to stay central.
What is it like to live in Wortley Village & Old South?
Wortley Village is a small main street on Wortley Road in London's Old South, with cafés, shops and the green around the old London Normal School, surrounded by heritage streets. It suits buyers who want a walkable neighbourhood with a strong community feel, and downsizers who want to stay central. Victoria Hospital and downtown are both close.
Who Wortley Village & Old South suits
- Best for
- Buyers who want to walk to cafés and shops, families who want a strong community feel, and downsizers who want to stay central.
- Worth knowing
- Homes on the best streets here don't stay on the market long. Know your budget and conditions before you view.
- Where
- Central south, London
Homes in Wortley Village & Old South: types and age
Victorian and early-1900s houses, cottages and some larger heritage homes. Old South was annexed to London in 1890.
Homes for sale in Wortley Village & Old South
See what's listed in this part of London right now, with photos, prices and saved-search alerts.
Commute times from Wortley Village & Old South
- 5 min to Downtown London
Downtown is about 5 minutes by car, and Victoria Hospital is close by.
Drive times are off-peak estimates by car. Open Wortley Village & Old South in Google Maps ↗
Parks, shops and places near Wortley Village & Old South
Wortley Road
The village main street, with cafés, shops and restaurants.
The old London Normal School
The historic teachers' college building and its green, at the heart of the village.
Victoria Hospital
London's south-end hospital, a short drive away.
Thames Valley Parkway
The riverside paths along the Thames, just to the north and west.
Schools near Wortley Village & Old South
Schools in and near Wortley Village & Old South. 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
- Wortley Road Public School ↗Public · JK–8301 Wortley Rd, London
- Victoria Public School ↗Public · JK–8130 Wharncliffe Rd S, London
- Tecumseh Public School ↗Public · JK–8401 Tecumseh Ave E, London
- St. Martin Catholic School ↗Catholic · JK–8140 Duchess Ave, London
Middle years: Grades 7–8
These schools offer Grades 7–8, including within JK–8 schools.
- Wortley Road Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- Victoria Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- Tecumseh Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- St. Martin Catholic School ↗Catholic · JK–8
High schools: Grades 9–12
- London South Collegiate Institute ↗Public · 9–12371 Tecumseh Ave E, 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.
Wortley Village & Old South: common questions
Its small main street on Wortley Road, with cafés, shops and the green around the old London Normal School, surrounded by Old South's heritage streets.
Victorian and early-1900s houses, cottages and some larger heritage homes.
Homes on the best streets don't stay on the market long. Know your budget and conditions before you view, so you can move when the right one comes up.
About 5 minutes by car, and Victoria Hospital is close by.
Nearby schools include Wortley Road Public School, Victoria Public School, Tecumseh Public School, St. Martin Catholic School, London South Collegiate Institute and Catholic Central High School. Check your exact address with the board.
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