Living in Riverbend, London, Ontario
Riverbend is in London’s far west end, on a bend in the Thames River. Kains Woods borders it, and Oxford Street West and Commissioners Road are close.
You might be worried the right home will not come up when you need it.
The Bottom Line (Quick Answer)
- Riverbend is in the far west end of London, Ontario, on a bend in the Thames River.
- Most homes were built in the past couple of decades, with Kains Woods trails at the edge.
- The Ken Small Real Estate Team helps buyers across London’s west end. 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
- Riverbend is newer, green and quiet.
- You get modern, low-maintenance homes with forest trails at the edge.
- The catch: you drive a few minutes for shops.
Riverbend at a glance
| What to know | In short |
|---|---|
| Where | Far west end, on a bend in the Thames, next to Kains Woods |
| Homes | Single detached homes and townhouses from the past couple of decades, plus River Bend Golf Community residences |
| Green space | Kains Woods trails, Riverbend Park, the River Bend Golf Community |
| Schools | St. Nicholas Catholic (opened 2014), Byron Northview Public. High schools: St. Thomas Aquinas, Saunders |
| Shopping | A few minutes’ drive to Byron or Oakridge |
| The trade-off | A newer-build premium, and fewer homes for sale |
Where is Riverbend, and what is it like?
Riverbend sits in London’s far west end, on a bend in the Thames River. The Kains Woods Environmentally Significant Area borders it. The Oxford Street West and Commissioners Road corridor is close. It feels newer, green and self-contained.
What kind of homes are in Riverbend?
Most of Riverbend was built in the past couple of decades. You get single detached homes and townhouses, plus the private residences of the River Bend Golf Community. The trade-off is a newer-build premium, and fewer homes for sale than in older areas.
The trade-off. The housing is modern and low-maintenance. But you pay a newer-build premium, and there is less on the market than in older areas.
So it pays to be ready. We set up a search for Riverbend that sends you new listings as they come up.
What do homes cost in Riverbend?
Prices in Riverbend 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 Riverbend. 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 a Riverbend home by its own street, not by the city average.
What parks and trails are in Riverbend?
Nature is the whole point of Riverbend:
- Kains Woods — several kilometres of forest trails along the Thames, right at the community’s edge.
- Riverbend Park — green space with play structures, a basketball court and soccer fields.
- The River Bend Golf Community — a golf course woven through the neighbourhood.
Shopping & everyday life
Riverbend is meant to be residential. For shops, you drive a few minutes to Byron or Oakridge. In Byron that means Commissioners Road and Boler Road. In Oakridge it means Oxford Street West and Hyde Park Road. For a lot of buyers, that quiet is the appeal.
Which schools serve Riverbend?
Schools here include St. Nicholas Catholic School, which opened in 2014, and Byron Northview Public School. St. Thomas Aquinas and Saunders are the area high schools.
School boundaries go by address. Check yours with the school board before you buy.
Thinking about buying or selling in Riverbend?
We help buyers across London’s west end. 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 Riverbend suits, and who it does not
Riverbend suits buyers who want a newer, low-maintenance home in a quiet, green setting. You need to be fine with a few minutes of driving for shops.
It is not the right fit if you want walkable shops or an older home with more land. Look at Byron proper or Wortley Village 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
You pay a newer-build premium, and fewer homes come up for sale.
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Thinking about a move to Riverbend?
Tell us your budget, your commute and your timeline. We will tell you if Riverbend fits, and which streets to look at first. The call is 15 minutes. Every home you buy with us comes with a 1-year warranty and our Love Your New Home Guarantee. The guarantee lasts 24 months. Your next home with us must be of equal or greater value. The guarantee covers the listing-side commission only.
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 →