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Living in the New Edinburgh area: questions, answered

Answers to 38 questions people ask about living in and buying in the New Edinburgh area: neighbourhoods, schools, the O-Train, prices, walkability, parks and shops. Each answer comes first, then the detail, the sources and the date it is current to.

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Neighbourhoods

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  1. Where is New Edinburgh in Ottawa?

    New Edinburgh is an Ottawa Neighbourhood Study area in Ward 13 (Rideau-Rockcliffe), per City of Ottawa ward data, October 2026. It is about 2.5 km, in a straight line, from Parliament Hill.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca en.wikipedia.org

  2. What are homes like in New Edinburgh?

    New Edinburgh has a mixed housing stock. In the 2021 census, 23.9% of dwellings were single-detached, 11.9% semi-detached and 11.5% row houses, while apartments made up 49.2% across buildings of all heights.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

  3. Do more people rent or own in New Edinburgh?

    Slightly more households own than rent in New Edinburgh. In the 2021 census, 53.4% were owner households and 46.4% were renter households.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

  4. Which city ward is New Edinburgh in?

    New Edinburgh is in Ward 13 (Rideau-Rockcliffe), per City of Ottawa ward data, October 2026. The councillor listed is Rawlson King.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca

  5. What is the nearest hospital to New Edinburgh?

    The nearest hospital in the City of Ottawa data is Elizabeth Bruyere Hospital, about 1.6 km from the New Edinburgh map centre in a straight line.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca

  6. Is New Edinburgh French-speaking?

    In the 2021 census, 15.5% of New Edinburgh residents most often spoke French at home (via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study). That is a sizeable minority but not a majority.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca maps.ottawa.ca

  7. What is New Edinburgh like?

    New Edinburgh is a small Ottawa area with 5,615 residents in the 2021 census, a median age of 48.0 and a close split between owners (53.4%) and renters (46.4%). It has a varied housing stock, two parks within about 0.7 km and tree canopy of 38.9% in 2024.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca maps.ottawa.ca

  8. What is the age profile of New Edinburgh?

    New Edinburgh's median age was 48.0 in the 2021 census. Children aged 0–14 were 12.0% of the population and seniors aged 65 and over were 26.6%.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

  9. How many people live in New Edinburgh?

    The 2021 census counted 5,615 people in New Edinburgh, living in 2,880 private dwellings (via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study).

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

  10. Are there detached houses in New Edinburgh?

    Yes. Single-detached houses were 23.9% of New Edinburgh's dwellings in the 2021 census, alongside semi-detached houses (11.9%) and row houses (11.5%).

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

  11. Are there apartments in New Edinburgh?

    Yes. In the 2021 census, 26.2% of New Edinburgh dwellings were apartments in buildings under five storeys and 23.0% were in buildings of five or more storeys.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

  12. Who is the city councillor for New Edinburgh?

    Per City of Ottawa ward data, October 2026, New Edinburgh is in Ward 13 (Rideau-Rockcliffe), and the councillor listed is Rawlson King.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca

  13. Is there a community health centre near New Edinburgh?

    About 53.8% of New Edinburgh residents live within a 15-minute walk of a community health centre, per the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. This guide's data does not name the centre.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca maps.ottawa.ca

Schools

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  1. What schools serve New Edinburgh?

    City of Ottawa data lists 13 schools within roughly 2 km, in a straight line, of the New Edinburgh map centre: three OCDSB, two OCSB, three CÉPEO, one CECCE and four independent. Which school serves a given address depends on board catchments, which families must confirm with each board's school locator.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca

  2. Are there French-language schools in New Edinburgh?

    City of Ottawa data lists four French-language schools within roughly 2 km, in a straight line, of the New Edinburgh map centre. They are Trille-des-Bois Public Elementary School, De la Salle Public High School and Public Elementary School Mauril Bélanger (all CÉPEO), plus Sainte-Anne Catholic Elementary School (CECCE).

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

  3. Which high schools are near New Edinburgh?

    The nearest secondary schools in the City of Ottawa data are De la Salle Public High School (CÉPEO, French-language), about 0.8 km away, and Elmwood School (independent, elementary and secondary), about 1.0 km, both in a straight line. The data does not list an OCDSB or OCSB high school among the nearest, so families should check each board's school locator.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

  4. Are there private schools near New Edinburgh?

    City of Ottawa data lists four independent schools within roughly 2 km, in a straight line, of New Edinburgh: Fern Hill School, Ashbury College, Elmwood School and MacDonald-Cartier Academy.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca

  5. Are there Catholic schools near New Edinburgh?

    Yes. The City of Ottawa data lists St. Brigid School and Assumption School (OCSB, English) and Sainte-Anne Catholic Elementary School (CECCE, French) within roughly 2 km, in a straight line, of New Edinburgh.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

  6. Which English public elementary schools are near New Edinburgh?

    The City of Ottawa data lists three OCDSB elementary schools within roughly 2 km, in a straight line, of New Edinburgh: Rockcliffe Park Public School, York Street Public School and Manor Park Public School.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

Commute & O-Train

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  1. How far is New Edinburgh from downtown Ottawa?

    New Edinburgh is about 2.5 km from Parliament Hill, measured as the crow flies. This is a straight-line distance, not a walking, cycling or driving route.

    As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org wikidata.org

  2. Is New Edinburgh on the O-Train?

    The guide's data lists no O-Train station inside New Edinburgh. The nearest open station is Rideau on Line 1, about 1.9 km away in a straight line, followed by uOttawa station at about 2.5 km.

    As of 2026-10 · wikidata.org wikidata.org

  3. What is the nearest O-Train station to New Edinburgh?

    The nearest open O-Train station to New Edinburgh is Rideau station on Line 1, about 1.9 km away in a straight line. The next nearest is uOttawa station on Line 1, about 2.5 km away.

    As of 2026-10 · wikidata.org wikidata.org

  4. How do people in New Edinburgh get to work?

    In the 2021 census, 57.1% of New Edinburgh workers aged 15 and over commuted by car, truck or van, 19.0% walked, 9.7% used public transit and 7.5% cycled. Separately, 57.0% worked from home.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

  5. How many transit stops are near New Edinburgh homes?

    Within a 600 m walk, there are on average 14.1 transit stops per location in New Edinburgh, per the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca wikidata.org

Prices & market

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  1. How much do homes cost in New Edinburgh?

    This guide has no neighbourhood-level sale price. The 2021 census median owner-estimated value of owned dwellings in New Edinburgh was $850,000, which is what owners thought their homes were worth, not sale prices. Citywide, OREB reported a single-family benchmark price of $705,100 and an average all-home sale price of $685,640 for September 2026.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca oreb.ca

  2. What is the benchmark price for single-family homes in Ottawa?

    OREB's citywide single-family benchmark price (MLS® HPI) was $705,100 in September 2026, nearly unchanged from September 2025 and down 3.0% from August. This is a figure for all of Ottawa, not New Edinburgh.

    As of 2026-10 · oreb.ca

  3. How fast are homes selling in Ottawa?

    OREB reported a citywide median of 27 days on market in September 2026, compared with 22 days in September 2025. The sale-to-list price ratio was 97.5%, versus 98.1% a year earlier.

    As of 2026-10 · oreb.ca

  4. How many homes are for sale in Ottawa?

    OREB counted 4,813 active listings across Ottawa at the end of September 2026, up 7.9% from September 2025. Months of inventory were 4.4 for single-family homes and 4.8 for all homes.

    As of 2026-10 · oreb.ca

  5. Are home sales up or down in Ottawa?

    OREB reported 1,010 homes sold in Ottawa in September 2026, down 6.6% from September 2025. The sales-to-new-listings ratio was 34.5%, the lowest September result of the past decade, per OREB.

    As of 2026-10 · oreb.ca

Walkability & errands

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  1. Is New Edinburgh walkable?

    The Ottawa Neighbourhood Study gives New Edinburgh an average Walk Score of 59. In the 2021 census, 19.0% of workers aged 15 and over commuted on foot.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca openstreetmap.org

  2. Is New Edinburgh bike-friendly?

    The Ottawa Neighbourhood Study gives New Edinburgh an average Bike Score of 91. In the 2021 census, 7.5% of workers aged 15 and over commuted by bike.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

Parks & outdoors

3

  1. What parks and trails are in New Edinburgh?

    The City of Ottawa parks inventory lists New Edinburgh Park about 0.5 km, and Lindenlea Park about 0.7 km, from the New Edinburgh map centre, both in a straight line. Tree canopy covered 38.9% of the neighbourhood in 2024.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

  2. Are there rinks, pools, libraries or rec centres near New Edinburgh?

    The City of Ottawa facility data lists two nearby recreation centres: Linden Lea Community Centre, about 0.7 km, and Lowertown Cmplx, about 0.9 km, both in a straight line. The guide's data also counts three rinks nearby but does not name them.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

  3. What is the tree canopy in New Edinburgh?

    Tree canopy covered 38.9% of New Edinburgh in 2024, per the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

Shops & dining

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  1. Where do people in New Edinburgh buy groceries?

    The nearest supermarket in the guide's data is a Metro, about 0.7 km from the New Edinburgh map centre in a straight line. This guide does not list other grocers.

    As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org

Who it suits

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  1. Is New Edinburgh a good place to live?

    Whether New Edinburgh suits you depends on your priorities, and the data gives a clear profile. The 2021 census counted 5,615 residents with a median age of 48.0, and the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study gives it a Bike Score of 91 and a Walk Score of 59. Tree canopy covered 38.9% of the area in 2024.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

  2. Is New Edinburgh good for families?

    New Edinburgh had children aged 0–14 making up 12.0% of residents in the 2021 census, with an average household size of 2.0. Thirteen schools across five boards sit within roughly 2 km in a straight line.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca maps.ottawa.ca

  3. Do people in New Edinburgh work from home?

    In the 2021 census, 57.0% of New Edinburgh workers aged 15 and over worked at home (via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study).

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

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