South Central Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in South Central. Although this neighbourhood is not known for its lively ambience, with its around 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. However, green spaces, such as Beavermead Park and Westclox Park, are especially well-spread out and there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to explore, which makes it very easy to get to them.

Transportation

It is easy to travel by bike in this part of Peterborough. People who value being in a community that's walkable will also enjoy the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of this neighbourhood; many day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are close at hand. The transit infrastructure in this part of Peterborough is fairly poor. Nevertheless, residents are served by approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. However, cars are a good transportation option in this area. Parking is generally easy.

Housing

In South Central, about one third of dwellings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and duplexes are also present in the housing stock. This part of the city is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy around two thirds of the units in South Central while the rest are occupied by owners. This neighbourhood experienced its main building boom pre-1960, so most of the available housing is from this time period.

Services

Property owners in South Central will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. Additionally, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. A very good choice of clothing stores is also available within a short walking distance. With regards to education, families will welcome that wherever their property is located in South Central, primary schools and daycares are nearby. However, South Central does not have any high schools.