North Central Real Estate & Houses for Sale
North Central is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this area, its main streets can still be quite energetic, and with its approximately 10 nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. North Central is reasonably quiet overall, as the streets are usually quite tranquil. Green spaces, like Jackson Park and Nichols Oval, are especially well-situated and there are around 40 of them close by for residents to discover, which makes them very easy to access.
Transportation
North Central is a very convenient part of Peterborough for pedestrians; many daily needs are easy to meet without the use of a car, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. The bicycle is a fairly good method of transportation in this area. North Central is not an especially pleasant part of Peterborough for travelling by public transit. Thankfully, there are approximately 10 bus lines, and it is very convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most houses. However, North Central is moderately car friendly. Parking is easy.
Housing
In North Central, around 45% of buildings are small apartment buildings, and the rest are mainly large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood occurred before the 1960s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around 80% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home whereas the rest are owners.
Services
Families will find that wherever their home is situated in this area, schools and daycares are close by. With regards to food, it is straightforward to get to the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from any location in North Central. Likewise, North Central is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also a rather short walk to a decent selection of clothing stores, for example on George Street.