In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
Historic charm meets university energy in this family-friendly neighbourhood near downtown London.
Older homes mixed with occasional apartments, featuring mature trees and proximity to Western University.
A diverse community of families, students, and academics from various ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, Thames River access, and many recreation options make this neighbourhood perfect for families and students.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with highly educated people, families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Old North (East B) is located between the Downtown area and Western University. Its character is defined by the Thames River, which forms its western and northern boundary, its historic stately homes, mature trees and its proximity to the university. The neighbourhood is mostly made up of single detached homes mixed with the occasional apartment building. Lots of families, older adults and students call Old North home. The nearest commercial zones are at the corner of Richmond and Oxford and along Adelaide between Huron and Kipps Lane. There are also a few small businesses mixed throughout the residential area of the neighbourhood. The Old North neighbourhood has many great parks. There are three neighbourhoods within the boundaries of Old North: St. George-Grosvenor, Bishop Hellmuth, and Broughdale.
People & Families in East B
Families with kids make up 28% of households in East B, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 39% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 92 different ethnic origins, and 19% are first-generation immigrants, while 21% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,765
Neighbourhood Population
8,577
Household Size
- 1 person - 39%
- 2 persons - 32%
- 3 persons - 13%
- 4 persons - 10%
- 5 or more persons - 4%
Household Types
- One-person households - 39%
- Non-family households - 9%
- Families with children - 28%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 21%
- 3 or more children - 7%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 12%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 20%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 33%
- Scottish - 29%
- Canadian - 25%
- Irish - 25%
- German - 13%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 13%
- 25 to 34 years - 16%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 14%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 3%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 19%
- 30 to 39 years - 8%
- 40 to 49 years - 10%
- 50 to 59 years - 12%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 12%
East B Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 9 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Jewish, Advanced Placement, and Gifted/Talented Program.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
9
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Having Fun in East B
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 13 parks in East B, with 56 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
13
Number of Recreation Facilities
56
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 6
- Pool - 1
- Tennis Courts - 6
- Volleyball Courts - 4
- Basketball Courts - 7
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Fields - 19
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Trails - 6
Getting Around in East B
There are 149 transit stops in East B. Rail stations include London VIA. In East B, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 87%
- Commute to another city - 11%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 65%
- Transit - 11%
- Walk/bike - 21%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 38%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 12%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 3%
- 60 minutes and over - 4%
- Less than 15 minutes - 42%
Work and Education in East B
East B is popular with highly educated people, with 63% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 83% having any postsecondary education. The educational services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 19%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 7%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 13%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 25%
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Educational services - 20%
- Health care and social assistance - 17%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 61% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
East B Homes
In East B, there are a mix of home types. East B has a consistent population, with 46% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 22% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 53%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 9%
- Row house - 1%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 13%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 19%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 3%
- Not condominium - 97%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 20%
- 2 bedrooms - 24%
- 3 bedrooms - 25%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 28%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 20%
- 1981 to 1990 - 6%
- 1991 to 2000 - 3%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 65%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 55%
- Renter - 45%