- Est. Median Value
- $584K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 49/100
- Green Space
- 25%
- Current Weather
- 10.1°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~76 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in West End
Is West End a good place to live?
West End is home to roughly 4,962 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, West End scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 49/100 and 25% green space.
Schools: West End has 36 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 $584K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: West End has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether West End 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
- Safety49
- Amenities40
- Schools73
- Housing Affordability64
- Green space84
- Community22
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $584K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.6%
- 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 West End
Schools in zone for West End
Children living in West End have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Cornerstone Christian School
Composite · roll 597 · decile 7
Awatapu College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 897
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1846 · decile 6
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1339 · decile 6
College Street Normal School
Contributing · roll 572 · decile 8
Palmerston North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 745 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in West End. 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 West End that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
Activity Centre · 0.4 km away
West End School (P North)
Contributing · roll 322 · 1.0 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Contributing · roll 97 · decile 3 · 1.0 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Contributing · roll 146 · decile 6 · 1.6 km away
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Intermediate · roll 330 · decile 3 · 1.7 km away
Riverdale School (P North)
Contributing · roll 358 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
Contributing · roll 140 · decile 2 · 1.9 km away
Hokowhitu School
Contributing · roll 359 · decile 7 · 2.0 km away
Awapuni School (P North)
Contributing · roll 99 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
Central Normal School
Contributing · roll 450 · decile 4 · 2.1 km away
Takaro School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 1 · 2.1 km away
Mana Tamariki
Composite · roll 68 · decile 5 · 2.2 km away
Manukura
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 192 · 2.3 km away
Carncot Independent School
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 10 · 2.3 km away
Queen Elizabeth College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 434 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
Winchester School (P North)
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 2.8 km away
Te Kura o Wairau
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Terrace End School
Contributing · roll 209 · decile 3 · 2.9 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Contributing · roll 298 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Russell Street School
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 8 · 3.2 km away
St Mary's School (P North)
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
Cloverlea School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 3 · 3.5 km away
Ross Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 440 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · decile 6 · 3.6 km away
Freyberg High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 976 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Turitea School
Contributing · roll 125 · decile 10 · 3.7 km away
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 785 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
Milson School
Contributing · roll 327 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Aokautere School
Contributing · roll 147 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
Roslyn School
Full Primary · roll 392 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Explore West End
Things to do(9)
Guardians Taekwon-Do Club
Lions Mini Golf in the Esplanade
The Victoria Esplanade
Okatia Steps
Victoria Esplanade Gardens
Esplanade
Rose Gardens Croquet club
Fitzherbert Park
United Cricket Clubrooms
Parks & green spaces(4)
The Victoria Esplanade
Victoria Esplanade Gardens
Esplanade
Fitzherbert Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in West End
Places to eat & drink(4)
Cafe Esplanade
The Elm Cafe
Fiore Coffee Cart
Elm Cafe
Tradies & Services in West End
Tradies & services(1)
Inhouse Construction LTD
Beauty & Fitness in West End
Beauty & fitness(9)
Guardians Taekwon-Do Club
Kiely Trainor Lash & Brow Artist
Kiwi Nails and Beauty
Lets Face It Hair and Beauty
Lions Mini Golf in the Esplanade
Okatia Steps
Rose Gardens Croquet club
The Beauty Bar - by Sherie Edmonds
United Cricket Clubrooms
Professional Services in West End
Professional services(1)
West End Medical Center
Stay in West End
Places to stay(23)
Baptist Student Hostel
Awatea Park Motel
Big Five
Chancellor Motor Lodge
Hotel Coachman
The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre
Harringtons Motor Lodge
Fitzherbert Castle Motel
Destiny on Fitzherbert
Palmerston North Motel
Ambassador Motel
Bentleys Motor Inn
Avenue Motel
Shadzz Motel
Rose City Motel
Bella Vista Motel
Legends Motel
Cornwall Motor Lodge
Pavilion Motel
Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
Quest Palmerston North
Aquajet Motel
Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre
West End Weather
Current conditions: 10.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.82 | 13.76 | 4.47 | 10.83 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.83 | 13.25 | 5.03 | 10.15 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.54 | 10.37 | 3.38 | 9.33 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.63 | 10.05 | 3.63 | 7.72 |
| 🍂 May | 14.79 | 7.27 | 5.24 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.07 | 6.93 | 2.15 | 6.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.13 | 5.15 | 4.31 | 6.09 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.12 | 4.56 | 6.14 | 7.16 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.35 | 6.78 | 5.51 | 8.65 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.89 | 8.05 | 5.55 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.21 | 9.87 | 4.02 | 9.59 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.3 | 12.71 | 3.77 | 10.15 |
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