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Old South & Wortley Village — London's Most Walkable Historic Neighbourhood

Turn-of-the-20th-century homes, a walkable historic commercial village, and Thames Park on the doorstep — South London covers Old South and its heart, Wortley Village.

South London — commonly called Old South, with Wortley Village as its commercial and cultural centre — became part of the City of London in 1890. Most homes here date to the turn of the 20th century, ranging from small cottages to larger single-family houses on tree-lined streets. Before amalgamation, the area went by several names, including the postal district "Askin" and, informally, "New Brighton." Wortley Village's independent shops, cafés, and restaurants along Wortley Road make it one of the most walkable, browsable stretches in London, anchored by the annual "Gathering on the Green" festival on the lawn of the old London Normal School.

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43
Median List Price
$549,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Old South and Wortley Village the same neighbourhood?

They're part of the same area. Old South (also called South London) is the residential neighbourhood; Wortley Village is its commercial and cultural core along Wortley Road, with the shops, cafés, and restaurants most people mean when they say "Wortley Village."

What kind of homes are in Old South, London Ontario?

Mostly homes built around the turn of the 20th century — everything from small cottages to larger single-family houses — on established, tree-lined streets close to Wortley Village and Thames Park.

Is Old South / Wortley Village walkable?

Yes — it's one of London's most walkable neighbourhoods. Wortley Road's independent shops and restaurants, the Landon Branch Library, and Thames Park are all within easy walking distance of most homes in the area.

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