Where is North East Valley?

North East Valley is 3.5 km northeast of central Dunedin, along the floor of the Lindsay Creek valley. North Road runs through the suburb from the Botanic Garden in the south to Bethunes Gully in the north.

Is Baldwin Street in North East Valley?

Yes. Baldwin Street, recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's steepest residential street, runs east off North Road in central North East Valley. The 350-metre cul-de-sac rises 70 metres at a maximum gradient of 34.8%.

How steep is Baldwin Street?

Baldwin Street has a maximum gradient of 34.8%, meaning a vertical rise of 1 metre for every 2.86 metres horizontal. The upper 200 metres is surfaced in concrete because asphalt would deform in summer heat. The Guinness title was reinstated in April 2020 after a brief Welsh challenge.

Can you drive up Baldwin Street?

Driving up Baldwin Street is technically possible but not recommended. The gradient is severe enough that handbrake parking takes practice, and the upper section's concrete surface gets slippery when wet or frosty. Most visitors walk it. There is no dedicated parking; park considerately on North Road.

What is the Dunedin Botanic Garden near North East Valley?

The Dunedin Botanic Garden is a 28-hectare public garden on the southern edge of North East Valley, founded in 1863. It's New Zealand's first botanic garden and includes formal gardens, native bush, the rhododendron dell, an aviary and a cafe. Free public entry daily.

Which schools are in zone for North East Valley?

Children living in North East Valley are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, Dunedin North Intermediate, Logan Park High School, North East Valley Normal School, St Hildas Collegiate, Columba College, John McGlashan College, Liberton Christian School, Trinity Catholic College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in North East Valley?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page — enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

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Living in North East Valley

North East Valley sits 3.5 km northeast of central Dunedin, along the floor of the Lindsay Creek valley. North Road runs through it. The character here is older and a bit lived-in: Victorian and Edwardian housing on the flats, working buildings, student flats spilling over from the university, and a few commercial blocks that haven't been polished into shape.

The thing North East Valley is famous for, by some distance, is Baldwin Street. The 350-metre cul-de-sac off North Road has been Guinness-recognised as the world's steepest residential street since 1987. Maximum gradient 34.8%, which is steep enough that the upper section is poured in concrete because asphalt would slide downhill in summer. Tourists arrive year-round, attempt the climb, take photos at the top, take more photos coming back down, and then look for somewhere to recover. Locals have made peace with this.

The Bethunes Gully reserve at the top of North Road has the local bush walks, with tracks up Mount Cargill (676 metres) for one of Dunedin's better day climbs. The Dunedin Botanic Garden (1863, the country's first) sits at the suburb's southern edge. The annual Baldwin Street Gutbuster fun run takes over the street in February.

Is North East Valley a good place to live?

North East Valley is home to roughly 4,056 people across 6.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, North East Valley scores 71 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 24% green space.

Schools: North East Valley has 28 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 $541K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.

Lifestyle: North East Valley has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether North East 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.

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Livability Breakdown

Safety81
Amenities88
Schools86
Housing Affordability69
Green space81
Community33
Transport19

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $541K
Median Weekly Rent: $400/wk
Median HH Income: $75K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): -2.2%
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is North East Valley?: North East Valley is 3.5 km northeast of central Dunedin, along the floor of the Lindsay Creek valley. North Road runs through the suburb from the Botanic Garden in the south to Bethunes Gully in the north.
Is Baldwin Street in North East Valley?: Yes. Baldwin Street, recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's steepest residential street, runs east off North Road in central North East Valley. The 350-metre cul-de-sac rises 70 metres at a maximum gradient of 34.8%.
How steep is Baldwin Street?: Baldwin Street has a maximum gradient of 34.8%, meaning a vertical rise of 1 metre for every 2.86 metres horizontal. The upper 200 metres is surfaced in concrete because asphalt would deform in summer heat. The Guinness title was reinstated in April 2020 after a brief Welsh challenge.
Can you drive up Baldwin Street?: Driving up Baldwin Street is technically possible but not recommended. The gradient is severe enough that handbrake parking takes practice, and the upper section's concrete surface gets slippery when wet or frosty. Most visitors walk it. There is no dedicated parking; park considerately on North Road.
What is the Dunedin Botanic Garden near North East Valley?: The Dunedin Botanic Garden is a 28-hectare public garden on the southern edge of North East Valley, founded in 1863. It's New Zealand's first botanic garden and includes formal gardens, native bush, the rhododendron dell, an aviary and a cafe. Free public entry daily.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in North East Valley

Schools in zone for North East Valley

Children living in North East Valley have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 9
Dunedin North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 8
Logan Park High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 839 · decile 7
North East Valley Normal School
Contributing · roll 182 · decile 7
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872

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Enter your address to check your school zone in North East 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 North East Valley that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

Ōpoho School
Contributing · roll 118 · decile 10 · 0.5 km away
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 57 · decile 8 · 0.7 km away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 48 · decile 7 · 1.0 km away
George Street Normal School
Contributing · roll 375 · 1.6 km away
Māori Hill School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 10 · 2.3 km away
Ravensbourne School
Contributing · roll 14 · decile 6 · 2.6 km away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 473 · decile 8 · 3.2 km away
Otago Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 870 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
Kaikorai School
Contributing · roll 304 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
London House Learning Centre
Activity Centre · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
Otago Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
Arthur Street School
Full Primary · roll 193 · decile 7 · 3.6 km away
Grants Braes School
Contributing · roll 198 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
Contributing · roll 145 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 9 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Wakari School
Contributing · roll 290 · decile 7 · 3.8 km away
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 59 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Halfway Bush School
Contributing · roll 35 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
Andersons Bay School
Contributing · roll 299 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away

Explore North East Valley

Things to do(4)

World's Steepest Street

Chingford Park

Dunedin Archery Club

North East Valley Bowling Club

Parks & green spaces(1)

Chingford Park

Healthcare(2)

Antidote Gardens

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	19.4	11.4	2.03	10.89
☀️ Feb	19.18	10.73	2.41	10.33
🍂 Mar	16.66	8.9	3.45	8.83
🍂 Apr	15.03	7.69	1.97	7.52
🍂 May	12.3	5.63	2.29	6
❄️ Jun	10.51	4.65	2.29	5.71
❄️ Jul	9.75	4.29	3.3	5.92
❄️ Aug	11.15	2.82	1.57	7.48
🌸 Sep	13.21	5.1	2.85	8.25
🌸 Oct	14.33	5.8	5.01	9.52
🌸 Nov	14.98	6.93	2.77	10.55
☀️ Dec	17.44	10.08	3.85	9.7

Living in North East Valley

Is North East Valley a good place to live?

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Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

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Schools & Enrolment Zones in North East Valley

Schools in zone for North East Valley

Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School

Dunedin North Intermediate

Logan Park High School

North East Valley Normal School

St Hildas Collegiate

Columba College

John McGlashan College

Liberton Christian School

Trinity Catholic College

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Other nearby schools

Ōpoho School

Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)

Pine Hill School (Dunedin)

George Street Normal School

Māori Hill School

Ravensbourne School

Balmacewen Intermediate

Otago Boys' High School

Kaikorai School

London House Learning Centre

Otago Girls' High School

Arthur Street School

Grants Braes School

St Joseph's Cathedral School

St Leonard's School (Dunedin)

Wakari School

St Mary's School (Dunedin)

Halfway Bush School

Andersons Bay School

Explore North East Valley

🎯Things to do(4)

World's Steepest Street

Chingford Park

Dunedin Archery Club

North East Valley Bowling Club

🌳Parks & green spaces(1)

Chingford Park

🏥Healthcare(2)

Antidote Gardens

Dunedin Antenatal Breastfeeding Classes

Eat & Drink in North East Valley

🍽️Places to eat & drink(16)

Filadelfios Restaurant & Bar

Jun's Kitchen

Beam Me Up Bagels

Indian Spice

Tipplers Bar

Gardens Corner Café

Total Recaffeination

Blacks Road Grocer

Tokyo Tokyo Asian Cuisine

Mannequin Cafe & Bar

Hana Japanese Restaurant

Tipplers Sports Bar

Indian Spice Restaurant & Bar

Filadelfio's Pizza

Inch Bar

Beam Me Up Bagels

Tradies & Services in North East Valley

🔧Tradies & services(6)

A.B Cleaning

Caltex Valley

Control Focus Ltd.

DJ Automotive

Kereru Cupboards

McArthur and Symons Electrical

Shops in North East Valley

🛍️Shops(5)

Things to do(4)

Parks & green spaces(1)

Healthcare(2)

Places to eat & drink(16)

Tradies & services(6)

Shops(5)

Beauty & fitness(8)

Professional services(4)

Places to stay(3)