Living in Byron, London, Ontario
Byron is a west-end London neighbourhood of mostly single-detached homes, and most people here own. It sits beside Springbank Park and Boler Mountain, about ten minutes from downtown.
You might be worried Byron is out of your budget, or that you’ll pay for the name. Here are the homes, the price, and who Byron does not suit.
The Bottom Line (Quick Answer)
- Byron is part of London, Ontario, in the far west end along the Thames River. It is about ten minutes from downtown.
- Byron, London homes are mostly single-detached, and most people here own. Byron sits beside Springbank Park and Boler Mountain.
- The Ken Small Real Estate Team works in Byron. Buying with us costs $495 to start. Our 3% is paid from the seller’s side. If a seller offers less, you never pay the difference.
The short version
- Byron is a family area of houses, not condos.
- It sits on the Thames in London’s far west end, about ten minutes from downtown. It was its own village until London annexed it in 1961.
- Families pick it for the parks and schools.
Where is Byron, and is it part of London?
Byron is part of London, in the far west end along the Thames River, about ten minutes from downtown. It began as its own village in 1804, and London annexed it in 1961. It still feels like a village.
People here run local events and turn out for them. Families move in and stay.
The homes in Byron
Byron, London homes are mostly single-detached, and most people here own. You get mid-century houses, newer builds, and modern developments out toward the edges.
It suits buyers who want space, a yard and a settled street rather than a downtown condo. To see what is for sale today, search London listings.
What do homes cost in Byron?
You will not find a Byron average on this site, only London-wide figures. London’s average sale price was $591,927 in September 2026 (source: LSTAR Residential Market Activity Report, September 2026).
That average hides big swings by street and by price band. Two homes a kilometre apart can sit in different markets. What this means for you: the London average is not your Byron number. Your street and your price band are.
Buying? Tell us your budget on a call, and you will see what it buys in Byron right now. Own a home here? What’s My Home Worth? gives you your own number.
What parks are in Byron?
This is what people picture when they think of Byron:
- Springbank Park — London’s largest park. About 30 km of trails, Storybook Gardens and picnic areas in Carolinian forest along the river. A section of the Thames Valley Parkway runs through it.
- Boler Mountain — the neighbourhood’s ski hill, with the Treetop Adventure Park in the warmer months.
- Warbler Woods — a 3.5 km trail through an Environmentally Significant Area, a favourite for birdwatching.
- Byron Pool — the City calls it a heated leisure swim pool with a diving board and climbing wall.
Pool details are on the City’s pools and spray pads page.
What is village life like in Byron?
Byron still has a village main street. Byron Pizza has been serving since 1967. Newer restaurants and cafes sit beside it. You get to know the shopkeepers and run into neighbours at the pool.
What schools serve Byron?
There are about six elementary schools and two high schools in and around Byron. That is a big reason young families pick it.
One catch: the neighbourhood name does not tell you the school. Ask the school board which school serves the exact address before you offer.
What does it cost to buy in Byron with us?
It costs $495 to start. Our commission is 3%, paid from the seller’s side of the deal. If a seller offers our brokerage less than 3%, you never pay the difference. Every number is on buyer pricing and fees.
Want your own numbers first? Try the Buyer Closing-Cost Calculator or the Buyer Readiness Check.
Who Byron suits
Byron suits three kinds of buyer:
- Families who want good schools, big parks and a village feel, with quick access to the rest of London.
- Buyers who want a single-detached home in a settled, community-minded neighbourhood.
- Anyone who would rather live minutes from trails, a ski hill and the river than in the middle of downtown.
Who Byron does not suit
- You want a condo. Byron is a family area, not a condo area.
- You want to walk to work downtown. Byron is about ten minutes out.
- You want the newest builds. Those sit mostly at the edges, not in the village.
What London clients say
★★★★★All the way from the start of the house search, Ken was there to help at every step. From setting up search criteria that exactly met our needs, to getting viewings scheduled, to providing honest feedback about the properties (which is often rare for most agents); Ken went above and beyond our expectations. 10/10 experience with Ken.
J H · Buyer · Apr 2023 · via Google
4.9 average from 14 Google reviews, as shown on our reviews page (October 2026). Read them all on our reviews page.
The honest takeaway
If you want a condo or a walk to work downtown, look elsewhere.
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We work Byron, and we put every number in writing, up front. To see what is for sale, search London listings. Own a Byron home? What’s My Home Worth? gives you a number for it.
About Ken Small
Ken Small, REALTOR®, has been a real estate agent in London since 2003. He leads the Ken Small Real Estate Team at Century 21 First Canadian Corp., Brokerage. The office is at 420 York Street, London, ON N6B 1R1. RECO #4727293. Meet the team →