- Est. Median Value
- $854K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 66%
- Current Weather
- 5.4°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Heathcote Valley
Is Heathcote Valley a good place to live?
Heathcote Valley is home to roughly 2,379 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Heathcote Valley scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 66% green space.
Schools: Heathcote Valley has 26 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $854K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Heathcote Valley has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Heathcote Valley is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Map
Livability Breakdown
- Safety66
- Amenities60
- Schools74
- Housing Affordability44
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $854K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $88K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.7%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Heathcote Valley
Schools in zone for Heathcote Valley
Children living in Heathcote Valley have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1277 · decile 3
Heathcote Valley School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 9
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Heathcote Valley. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Heathcote Valley that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Mt Pleasant School
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 10 · 2.1 km away
Ngutuawa School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 3 · 2.8 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Full Primary · roll 108 · 2.8 km away
Lyttelton Primary School
Full Primary · roll 126 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Full Primary · roll 246 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
Tamariki School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
St Martins School
Full Primary · roll 471 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Composite · roll 280 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Full Primary · roll 355 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Full Primary · roll 485 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 4.2 km away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 229 · 4.3 km away
TKKM o Waitaha
Composite · roll 221 · decile 1 · 4.6 km away
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Specialist School · roll 99 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Contributing · roll 356 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Sumner School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Explore Heathcote Valley
Things to do(14)
Christchurch Discovery Ride
Castle Rock Scenic Reserve
Heathcote Cricket Club
Ōtautahi Aikido
Heathcote Valley Riding School
Heathcote Indoor Target Shooting Club
ATP Coaching & Performance
The Tors Scenic Reserve
Ferrymead Pony Club
Willow Park
Full Draw Archery
Heathcote Community Sports Club
Cattlestop Crag
Mt Pleasant Scenic Reserve
Parks & green spaces(5)
Castle Rock Scenic Reserve
The Tors Scenic Reserve
Willow Park
Cattlestop Crag
Mt Pleasant Scenic Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Heathcote Valley
Places to eat & drink(9)
Red Rock Cafe
Craft Room Cafe
Spice Hub
Silos Cafe
Black Tin Shed
Upshot Coffee
L'artigiano
Valley Inn Tavern
Red Rock Cafe
Tradies & Services in Heathcote Valley
Tradies & services(1)
Essential Pest Control
Shops in Heathcote Valley
Shops(1)
Bridal Path
Beauty & Fitness in Heathcote Valley
Beauty & fitness(10)
ATP Coaching & Performance
Ferrymead Pony Club
Full Draw Archery
Heathcote Community Sports Club
Heathcote Cricket Club
Heathcote Indoor Target Shooting Club
Heathcote Valley Riding School
Marg's Beauty Spot
Ōtautahi Aikido
The Port Hills Barbershop
Professional Services in Heathcote Valley
Professional services(2)
Ian Cartwright Sales Coaching
Leadership Lab
Heathcote Valley Weather
Current conditions: 5.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.14 | 13.7 | 1.19 | 11.9 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.69 | 13.2 | 3.41 | 9.44 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.59 | 11.21 | 1.69 | 9.06 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.88 | 9.61 | 1.32 | 8.35 |
| 🍂 May | 14.41 | 6.85 | 1.42 | 6.38 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.09 | 5.97 | 1.71 | 5.49 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.87 | 4.21 | 3.91 | 5.64 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12 | 4.29 | 1.51 | 7.43 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.34 | 6.07 | 1.76 | 8.79 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.05 | 7.26 | 1.67 | 10.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.93 | 10.21 | 2.08 | 11.39 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.13 | 12.5 | 1.59 | 10.7 |
Heathcote Valley Community
Reviews of Heathcote Valley
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Heathcote Valley is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Heathcote Valley special.