519-670-3027

hinschy@rogers.com

RE/MAX Centre City Realty Inc., Brokerage

Bruce Street in Wortley Village, London, Ontario

Homes for sale inWortley Village and Old South

Central London, Ontario · Real estate listings and neighbourhood guide

  • Heritage homes
  • Walkable village
  • Local shops
  • River trails
See Wortley Village and Old South homes for sale
~$629KAverage sale price
~20 daysTypical time to sell
25 minWalk to downtown
1,048Properties in the heritage district
Wortley Village and Old South real estate

Wortley Village and Old South homes for sale

The newest heritage homes, duplexes and condos for sale in Wortley Village and Old South, London Ontario, updated daily. Prices vary a lot from street to street, so ask us about recent sales nearby.

Search all listings
See a home in Wortley Village and Old South you like?Mackenzie and Dan can book a showing, pull the recent sales nearby, or tell you what a house is hiding before you offer.
Get in touch 519-670-3027
Is it for you?

Wortley Village and Old South is made for

Tap one to see how Wortley Village and Old South stacks up.

A great fit

Updated century homes run about $700K to $900K, and restored showpieces $900K to $1.3M and up.

Century homesVictorian, Edwardian and Ontario cottages
Porches and plaquesTree lined streets full of heritage detail
Grand estatesOn Grand Ave, Ridout St S and Windsor Cres

Maybe not for you if you need a driveway for several cars, want a new build, or would rather avoid heritage renovation rules.

The overview

Living in Wortley Village and Old South: the best bits

Wortley Village has a small town feel, just a short walk from downtown. With about 80 independent businesses on Wortley Road, many people run their errands on foot. Tree lined streets of century homes and front porches surround it, and The Green hosts festivals all year. Thames Park and the river trails are minutes away.

Wortley Road, Wortley Village and Old South
Photo: Clocktimer1, CC BY-SA 4.0

Wortley Road

Around 80 independent shops, cafes, pubs and galleries in the village core.

The Green, Wortley Village and Old South

The Green

Home of Gathering on the Green, the Jazz & Blues Festival and holiday events.

Thames Park, Wortley Village and Old South
Photo: Gogerr, CC BY 4.0

Thames Park

Riverside park with an outdoor pool, tennis and trails.

Walk or bike downtown, Wortley Village and Old South

Walk or bike downtown

About 25 min on foot or 10 min by bike along the river paths.

Historic schools, Wortley Village and Old South
Photo: Clocktimer1, CC BY-SA 4.0

Historic schools

Wortley Road PS opened in 1893. London South Collegiate dates to 1922.

Getting around

How far is Wortley Village and Old South from everything?

Drive, bike, bus or walk times from Wortley Village and Old South to the places you'll go most. Tap a place to compare.

See every time as a table
PlacekmWalkBikeBusDrive
Thames Park0.9105105
Covent Garden Market1.92510155
Downtown London2.12510155
Victoria Park2.735101510
Victoria Hospital3.240152010
St. Joseph's Health Care3.945152010
Westmount Shopping Centre4.960202515
Western University6.375253015
University Hospital6.780253015
Springbank Park7.28530·15
VIA Rail station1.82010155
London Airport13.8·555530

Estimates from Wortley Rd and Askin St, rounded to 5 minutes. Traffic and transit change things. A dot means not practical.

Explore

Wortley Village and Old South schools, parks and restaurants

Pick a category, then tap a place to see it on the map.

Wortley Road PSOpen in Google Maps

Attendance boundaries change. Confirm the school for any address with the Thames Valley DSB or London District Catholic School Board. Restaurants open and close, so check before you go.

Touring a home for sale in Wortley Village and Old South, London Ontario
~$629KAverage sale
~20 daysTo sell
98%Of asking
Wortley Village and Old South home prices

What homes cost in Wortley Village and Old South, London Ontario

Prices here swing widely: a modest century bungalow can share a postal code with a restored estate. Here's roughly what each type costs today.

  • Condos and apartmentsMostly along Ridout St S$280K to $630K
  • Cottages and bungalowsThe entry point, often needing work$550K to $700K
  • Duplexes and multi unitLive in one unit, rent the other$550K to $850K
  • Updated detachedUpdated century homes$700K to $900K
  • Restored heritage homesShowpieces, with listings to about $2.4M$900K to $1.3M+

Old South and Wortley Village, July 2026. LSTAR and CREA data via Envelope RE, with published 2026 ranges from Cassidy & Co. For your street, ask us for recent sold prices.

Selling in Wortley Village and Old South?

What's your home worth?

A real number from people who sell in Wortley Village and Old South, not an online guess. Usually back within a day.

  • Recent street sales
  • What buyers pay now
  • No obligation

Buying in Wortley Village and Old South?

What can you afford?

Adjust the numbers. The Wortley Village and Old South home types in your range light up.

You could afford about$0

    Full mortgage calculator Estimate only, not financial advice.

    Affordability uses the federal stress test (the higher of your rate plus 2% or 5.25%), a 25 year amortization, 39% and 44% debt ratios, property tax near 1% a year and $100 a month for heat. A lender gives the real number.

    What's coming

    What's changing in Wortley Village and Old South

    New homes, schools, parks and transit. Here's where each one stands.

    Service slated for 2029
    Under construction

    Wellington Gateway rapid transit

    Transit lanes and paths on Wellington Rd, the east edge, with work here into 2027.

    1. Proposed
    2. Approved
    3. Building
    4. Open
    City of London
    Notice Nov 2025
    Requested

    Demolition request, 63 Byron Ave E

    A designated heritage property, with a permit sought for a new building.

    1. Proposed
    2. Approved
    3. Building
    4. Open
    City of London
    Filed Oct 2025
    Under review

    Proposal at 10 Marley Place

    A development inside the heritage district, assessed against the district plan.

    1. Proposed
    2. Approved
    3. Building
    4. Open
    City of London
    Reopened by April 2026
    Open

    Black Walnut Bakery Cafe returns

    The village bakery cafe is back in a new building.

    1. Proposed
    2. Approved
    3. Building
    4. Open
    Tourism London
    2021 to 2022
    Done

    Wortley Road rebuild

    Wortley Rd was rebuilt from Briscoe St E to Devonshire Ave.

    1. Proposed
    2. Approved
    3. Building
    4. Open
    City of London
    Free street report

    Get the sold prices for your Wortley Village and Old South street

    Tell us the street. We'll send what has sold on it and nearby, with dates and prices, usually the same day. Buying? We'll add the Wortley Village and Old South listings worth seeing before they go online.

    • Every recent sale on your street
    • Usually in your inbox the same day
    • New Wortley Village and Old South listings before they hit the sites
    I am

    The honest answer

    Should you live in Wortley Village and Old South?

    We'd rather lose a sale than put someone on the wrong street. This is the conversation we have on the first call.

    Wortley Village and Old South is a strong fit if you

    • Love century homes, front porches and tree lined streets
    • Want to do your errands on foot, with around 80 local businesses nearby
    • Work downtown or at Victoria Hospital and want a short trip
    • Want a close community with events on The Green all year
    • Would live in one half of a duplex and rent the other

    Look elsewhere if you

    • Need parking for several cars. Many homes have little or no driveway
    • Want a new build. Most homes here were built between about 1850 and 1930
    • Would rather avoid heritage rules. Exterior changes need City approval
    • Mind older mechanicals. Many homes need updates

    Not sure? Compare neighbourhoods

    Good to know

    Wortley Village and Old South, London Ontario at a glance

    Postal codeN6C
    City wardWard 11
    Part of London since1890
    Heritage district1,048 properties, designated 2015
    BuiltMostly 1850s to 1930s
    BordersThames River, Wellington Rd, Commissioners Rd, Wharncliffe Rd S
    A little history

    How Wortley Village and Old South got here

    1. 1793

      Simcoe sets the land aside as part of the Crown Reserve.

    2. 1890

      London annexes London South, promising fire protection.

    3. 1893

      Wortley Road Public School opens. It is London's oldest school still on its original site.

    4. 1920

      Two men rob the Mercantile Bank on Wortley Rd of $776, London's first bank robbery. They are never caught.

    5. 2013

      The Canadian Institute of Planners names Wortley Village Canada's best neighbourhood.

    6. 2015

      The City designates Wortley Village and Old South as a Heritage Conservation District.

    Wortley Village and Old South, London Ontario: your questions answered

    Something else on your mind? Call or text Mackenzie and Dan at 519-670-3027.

    Is Wortley Village and Old South a good place to live?

    For people who want character homes and a walkable village, yes. About 80 independent businesses line Wortley Road, The Green hosts events all year, and downtown is about a 25 minute walk. It is less suited to multi car households, new build buyers or anyone who wants to avoid heritage renovation rules.

    Where is Wortley Village and Old South in London, Ontario?

    Old South sits just south of downtown, across the Thames River. It runs from the river south to Commissioners Road, and from Wharncliffe Road South east to Wellington Road. The village core is at Wortley Road and Askin Street.

    What is the difference between Old South and Wortley Village?

    Old South is the larger area stretching from the Thames River to Commissioners Road. Wortley Village, along Wortley Road, is its commercial and cultural centre.

    How much does a house in Wortley Village and Old South cost?

    Homes averaged about $629,000 in July 2026, though prices vary a lot. Cottages needing work start around $550,000 and restored estates list near $2.4 million. Ask us what has actually sold on your street.

    Are the houses in Old South old?

    Mostly, yes. The bulk of homes went up between about 1850 and 1930, many around 1900, and a handful of buildings survive from the 1840s.

    Is Wortley Village a heritage district?

    Yes. Wortley Village and Old South were designated a Heritage Conservation District in 2015, covering 1,048 properties. The City must issue a Heritage Alteration Permit before any exterior changes to a heritage property.

    What schools serve Wortley Village and Old South?

    Public elementary choices include Mountsfield, Tecumseh, Victoria and Wortley Road, and Catholic families have Holy Rosary and St. Martin. The local high school is London South Collegiate Institute, and Catholic Central is another option. Always confirm with the board for a specific address.

    Can you walk downtown from Wortley Village?

    Yes. Downtown is roughly 2 km north: a walk of about 25 minutes, or around 10 minutes by bike on the river paths.

    Is parking a problem in Wortley Village?

    It can be. Plenty of older houses have little or no driveway space, and some blocks have tight street parking.

    Why was Wortley Village named Canada's best neighbourhood?

    In 2013 the Great Places in Canada competition, run by the Canadian Institute of Planners, named it the best neighbourhood in the country, citing walkability, a small town feel and community pride.

    Why is it called Wortley Village?

    The name honours Stewart Wortley, a friend of Colonel Talbot's. Before that, the village core went by Askin Village, New Brighton and Shaw's Corners.

    What is the postal code for Wortley Village and Old South?

    Wortley Village and Old South addresses use the N6C postal code prefix. The area is in Ward 11 in the City of London.

    Guide last updated by Mackenzie and Dan Hinschberger, RE/MAX Centre City Realty Inc., Brokerage.

    Let's talk

    Thinking about buying or selling in Wortley Village and Old South?

    Buying, selling or just curious. Tell us a little and one of us will get back to you the same day.

    Mackenzie and Dan HinschbergerSales Representatives, RE/MAX Centre City
    • Two of us, so someone always answers
    • Evenings and weekends included
    • Local sold prices for your street, on request
    Call or text519-670-3027 Emailhinschy@rogers.com

    Send us a note

    Keep exploring

    More London, Ontario communities

    Downtown London, OntarioDowntown LondonCondos, Covent Garden Market and car free livingExplore Downtown London SoHo, London OntarioSoHoVictorian streets, deep history and a walk downtownExplore SoHo Westmount, London OntarioWestmountFamily parks, pools and shopping on Wonderland RdExplore Westmount Byron, London OntarioByronSki hill, Springbank Park and a small village main streetExplore Byron White Oaks, London OntarioWhite OaksAccessible prices, a big park and quick 401 accessExplore White Oaks Argyle, London OntarioArgyleAffordable east end homes, Kiwanis Park and Little IndiaExplore Argyle Carling Heights, London OntarioCarling HeightsWolseley Barracks, an indoor pool and low pricesExplore Carling Heights Fox Hollow, London OntarioFox HollowNewer family homes, new schools and creek trailsExplore Fox Hollow Glen Cairn and Pond Mills, London OntarioGlen Cairn and Pond MillsIce age ponds, 11 km of trails and affordable homesExplore Glen Cairn and Pond Mills Hamilton Road, London OntarioHamilton RoadOil boom main street, century homes and carved treesExplore Hamilton Road Highland, London OntarioHighlandHistoric golf club, big parks and homes at every priceExplore Highland Huron Heights, London OntarioHuron HeightsFanshawe College, parks and budget friendly homesExplore Huron Heights Hyde Park, London OntarioHyde ParkNewer family homes, big shopping and a village cornerExplore Hyde Park Lambeth, London OntarioLambethSmall town Main Street, big lots and quick highway accessExplore Lambeth Masonville, London OntarioMasonvilleMasonville Place, Western next door and forest trailsExplore Masonville Oakridge, London OntarioOakridgeSifton Bog, wide lots and an IB high schoolExplore Oakridge Old East Village, London OntarioOld East VillageHeritage homes, a weekend market and Dundas St artsExplore Old East Village Old North, London OntarioOld NorthCentury homes, Gibbons Park and a walk to WesternExplore Old North Riverbend, London OntarioRiverbendNet zero West 5, a gated golf community and river trailsExplore Riverbend Stoney Creek, London OntarioStoney CreekBig parks, a YMCA with pools and newer family homesExplore Stoney Creek Stoneybrook, London OntarioStoneybrookBig treed lots, creek trails and a walk to MasonvilleExplore Stoneybrook Summerside, London OntarioSummersideNewer family homes with quick 401 accessExplore Summerside Sunningdale, London OntarioSunningdaleGolf club setting, newer homes, Masonville nearbyExplore Sunningdale Uplands, London OntarioUplandsNewer homes, a trail down the middle, Masonville nearbyExplore Uplands Dalewood, St. Thomas OntarioDalewoodReservoir trails, paddling and camping on the north edgeExplore Dalewood Downtown St. Thomas, OntarioDowntown St. ThomasCentury homes, Talbot Street shops and a farmers marketExplore Downtown St. Thomas Harvest Run, St. Thomas OntarioHarvest RunNew builds, ponds and trails on the southeast sideExplore Harvest Run Lake Margaret and Miller's Pond, St. Thomas OntarioLake Margaret and Miller's PondCreek trail, ball diamonds and new Doug Tarry homesExplore Lake Margaret and Miller's Pond Orchard Park, St. Thomas OntarioOrchard ParkNew Hayhoe homes where town meets open countryExplore Orchard Park Pinafore Park, St. Thomas OntarioPinafore ParkA 111 acre park, a historic ballpark and leafy streetsExplore Pinafore Park Shaw Valley, St. Thomas OntarioShaw ValleyRavine lots, trail access and newer homesExplore Shaw Valley St. Thomas, OntarioSt. ThomasLower prices, railway history and Lake Erie close byExplore St. Thomas The Ridge and Freeman Lane, St. Thomas OntarioThe Ridge and Freeman LaneCustom EnergyStar homes and big lotsExplore The Ridge and Freeman Lane
    See all communities