- Est. Median Value
- $816K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 64/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 4.4°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~61 crimes/1k/yr
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Living in Somerfield
Is Somerfield a good place to live?
Somerfield is home to roughly 6,810 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Somerfield scores 66 out of 100, with a safety score of 64/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: Somerfield has 47 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 $816K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Somerfield has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Somerfield 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
- Safety64
- Amenities100
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability46
- Green space27
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $816K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $86K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.7%
- 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 Somerfield
Schools in zone for Somerfield
Children living in Somerfield have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 485 · decile 4
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Cashmere High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2459 · decile 9
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Full Primary · roll 324 · decile 10
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Contributing · roll 547 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Somerfield. 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 Somerfield that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Composite · roll 229 · decile 3 · 0.5 km away
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kōaka
Contributing · roll 428 · decile 10 · 1.1 km away
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 4 · 1.1 km away
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Contributing · roll 433 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū
Full Primary · roll 476 · decile 9 · 1.5 km away
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 8 · 1.7 km away
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 3 · 2.1 km away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 8 · 2.1 km away
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
Contributing · roll 276 · decile 4 · 2.1 km away
Hillmorton High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1441 · decile 4 · 2.4 km away
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 185 · decile 4 · 2.4 km away
Southern Health School
Specialist School · roll 20 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Te Kōmanawa Rowley School
Contributing · roll 235 · decile 1 · 2.6 km away
St Martins School
Full Primary · roll 471 · decile 9 · 3.0 km away
Waltham School
Full Primary · roll 246 · decile 3 · 3.1 km away
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Composite · roll 280 · decile 8 · 3.2 km away
TKKM o Waitaha
Composite · roll 221 · decile 1 · 3.4 km away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 229 · 3.5 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Composite · roll 650 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
St Michael's Church School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa School
Full Primary · roll 355 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Catholic Cathedral College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 598 · decile 8 · 3.9 km away
Wharenui School
Full Primary · roll 393 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Te Whānau o Otu Mātua
Specialist School · roll 13 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Christ's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 708 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Full Primary · roll 242 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka
Full Primary · roll 627 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Full Primary · roll 108 · 4.6 km away
Christchurch East School
Full Primary · roll 289 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School
Full Primary · roll 705 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Full Primary · roll 168 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1302 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1277 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Full Primary · roll 485 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 4.9 km away
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 284 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Explore Somerfield
Things to do(8)
Centennial Park
Beach Volleyball Courts
Pioneer Leisure Centre
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre
Canterbury Volleyball Association
Orton Bradley Park
Legacy Dance Studio
Wan Personal Training
Parks & green spaces(2)
Centennial Park
Orton Bradley Park
Healthcare(1)
Cashmere Medical Practice
Eat & Drink in Somerfield
Places to eat & drink(11)
Azalea Cuisine Souvlaki & Thai
Moon Under Water
Commi
Curry Junction
Plung Cafe-Pioneer Centre
Chim Don Don
La La Land Malthouse Cottage
Pioneer Cafe
Sai Touch of Spice
Hillview Fish Supply
San San
Tradies & Services in Somerfield
Tradies & services(10)
Embellish Design Ltd
Garden City Solar
Jim's Building Inspections Riccarton
JMW Electrical Services
KVA Design
Premium Plastering & Painting
R R Lingard Electrical
Richard Victor House Painter
Rosy Cheeks Early Learning Centre
Supreme Window Clean
Shops in Somerfield
Shops(5)
Awnings Blinds & Covers
Brides of Merivale
MHL
Stuart Manning Architects
Tillmans Fine Furniture
Beauty & Fitness in Somerfield
Beauty & fitness(13)
Beach Volleyball Courts
Brazilian Beauty NZ
Canterbury Volleyball Association
Colours hair studio
Hair Therapy Wigs NZ
Legacy Dance Studio
Nail Envy Studio
Nouvelle on Milton
Pioneer Leisure Centre
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre
Sparklewhite Teeth
The Groom Room for Gentlemen
Wan Personal Training
Professional Services in Somerfield
Professional services(7)
Loan Market Colin Davis
NAIA
Prop Solutions Limited
Quality Shopper
Skycam New Zealand
Snowball Effect Digital
Withers and Co.
Stay in Somerfield
Places to stay(1)
Roker Street Retreat
Somerfield Weather
Current conditions: 4.4°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.32 | 13.45 | 1.55 | 11.91 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.14 | 13 | 2.19 | 10.27 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.2 | 9.89 | 2.29 | 9.21 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.55 | 8.87 | 1.57 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 May | 14.24 | 5.55 | 1.69 | 6.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 5.36 | 1.87 | 5.35 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.29 | 3.28 | 2.66 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.35 | 3.18 | 1.5 | 7.77 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.29 | 5.74 | 2.08 | 8.89 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.05 | 7.01 | 2.14 | 10.36 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.3 | 9.34 | 1.95 | 11.49 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.41 | 12.14 | 2.18 | 10.83 |
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