Living in Oakridge, London, Ontario
Oakridge is in London’s west end, built around Hyde Park Road and Oxford Street West. Downtown is about 15 minutes away.
You might be worried an older home hides costly repairs. Budget for an inspection before you buy.
The Bottom Line (Quick Answer)
- Oakridge is in the west end of London, Ontario, around Hyde Park Road and Oxford Street West.
- South of Oxford, most homes date from the 1950s and 60s. North of Oxford the stock is newer.
- The Ken Small Real Estate Team helps buyers across London’s west end, Oakridge included. Buying with us costs a $495 retainer to start. Our 3% is paid from the seller’s side. If a seller offers less, you never pay the difference.
The short version
- Oakridge is an established west-end family area.
- You get wide, tree-lined streets, solid schools and shopping close by.
- The catch is age.
Oakridge at a glance
| What to know | In short |
|---|---|
| Where | West end, around Hyde Park Road and Oxford Street West |
| Homes | South of Oxford: 1950s and 60s homes on wide lots. North: 1970s and 80s homes, townhouses, apartments |
| Green space | Optimist (Oakridge) Park, Sifton Bog, Thames River pathways |
| Schools | Oakridge Secondary, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary, public and Catholic elementary schools |
| Shopping | Hyde Park Road, Oxford Street West, Wonderland Road North |
| Downtown | About 15 minutes |
| The trade-off | Older homes: budget for an inspection |
Where is Oakridge, and what is it like?
Oakridge sits in London’s west end. It is built around the Hyde Park Road and Oxford Street West intersection. That corner splits it into a north half and a south half. Downtown is about 15 minutes away. The feel is settled. Wide, tree-lined streets and quiet cul-de-sacs. It suits families who want mature lots, solid schools and shopping close by. The trade-off is age.
What kind of homes are in Oakridge?
South of Oxford Street West you mostly find single-family homes on wide lots, from the 1950s and 60s. North of Oxford the stock is newer. Those are 1970s and 80s homes, with more townhouses and apartments mixed in.
The trade-off. Those older south-Oakridge homes have great bones and big lots. But budget for an inspection. Aging systems and dated layouts are common.
What do homes cost in Oakridge?
Prices in Oakridge move street by street, and with the age and size of the home. London’s average sale price was $591,927 in September 2026 (source: LSTAR Residential Market Activity Report, September 2026).
That is the whole city, not Oakridge. A home here can sit well above or below it. You can get recent sales on the streets you like from us. What this means for you: judge an Oakridge home by its own street, not by the city average.
Parks & green space
Oakridge is well served for the outdoors:
- Optimist (Oakridge) Park — pool, splash pad, sports fields and an arena.
- Sifton Bog — a protected wetland with boardwalk trails, a rare natural pocket in the city.
- Thames River pathways — walking and cycling trails along the river’s west-end stretch.
Where do Oakridge residents shop?
Errands stay close to home. Plazas and big-box shopping line Hyde Park Road, Oxford Street West and Wonderland Road North. It is a practical part of the city to run a household in.
Which schools serve Oakridge?
Oakridge Secondary School anchors the area. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary also serves it. There is a range of public and Catholic elementary options. Schools are a big reason families stay here.
School boundaries go by address. Check yours with the school board before you buy.
Thinking about buying or selling in Oakridge?
We help buyers across London’s west end, Oakridge included. Here is what working with us costs, and what backs every home you buy.
What it costs to buy with us
It costs a $495 retainer 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. For your cash to close, use the Buyer Closing-Cost Calculator.
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Who Oakridge suits, and who it does not
Oakridge suits families and long-term buyers. They want an established, central-west spot with mature lots, solid schools and shopping close by. You need to be fine with an older home you can update over time.
It is not the right fit if you want brand-new construction. Look north to Sunningdale or west to Riverbend instead.
What a London buyer said
★★★★★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). Three are on our reviews page, word for word.
The honest takeaway
Many homes are older, so budget for an inspection.
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Thinking about a move to Oakridge?
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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 →