Neighbourhood guide
What's near Northwood
In Northwood, Christchurch, we found 5 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Northwood was $715 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Pūtahi Belfast School (1.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: BestStart Styx Mill (400m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: New World (909m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse (1.0km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Northwood Medical Centre (2.1km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Marshland/Northwood/Scarborough/Westmorland · Apr 2026 · 48 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $650 | $715 | $750 | $700 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Northwood
Schools near Northwood
- Pūtahi Belfast School 1.3 km
- Pītau-Allenvale School 1.4 km
- Redwood School (Christchurch) 2.1 km
- Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School 2.5 km
- Casebrook Intermediate 2.9 km
- St Bede's College 3.1 km
- Emmanuel Christian School 3.1 km
- Marian College 3.2 km
- Cotswold Mātāhae School 3.5 km
- Papanui Primary School 3.5 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Northwood
- BestStart Styx Mill 0.4 km
- The Owls Nest Preschool Limited 0.5 km
- BestStart Northwood 0.9 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Belfast 1.3 km
- Discovery Junction Styx Mill Ltd 1.3 km
- Belfast Playcentre 1.4 km
- Wildheart Belfast 1.4 km
- Poppies Preschool Gardiners Road 1.8 km
- Creative Cubs 2.0 km
- BestStart Redwood 2.3 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Supermarkets near Northwood
- New World 0.9 km
- Woolworths 1.7 km
- PAK'nSAVE 3.2 km
- Woolworths 3.9 km
- New World 4.1 km
- New World 4.5 km
- Kai Co 1.1 km
- Belfast Dairy 2.2 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Pharmacies near Northwood
- Chemist Warehouse 1.0 km
- Bargain Chemist 1.1 km
- 2.2 km
- Redwood Pharmacy 2.4 km
- Casebrook Pharmacy 2.7 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Doctors / GPs near Northwood
- Northwood Medical Centre 2.1 km
- Belfast Medical Centre 2.1 km
- Casebrook Surgery 2.3 km
- Redwood Clinic 2.5 km
- Bishopdale Medical 4.2 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Northwood
What amenities are near Northwood?
Northwood has 5 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Northwood?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Northwood was $715 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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