Westmorland Suburb Guide
An elevated hillside suburb with commanding views over Christchurch
Ward: Spreydon-Cashmere
Westmorland is a prestigious hillside suburb on the lower Port Hills, above Cashmere and Huntsbury. The suburb commands outstanding views over the Canterbury Plains, Christchurch city, the Southern Alps, and toward Banks Peninsula. Properties in Westmorland sit on steeper terrain, with each home positioned to maximise the panoramic outlook.
Access is via winding hillside roads from Cashmere, and the suburb has an exclusive, quiet character. Port Hills walking tracks are accessible from the top of the suburb, and the Sign of the Takahe is nearby. The hillside setting creates dramatic seasonal changes -- cool and misty in winter, with clear summer days revealing the full Canterbury panorama.
Property values in Westmorland are well above the Christchurch median, commanded by the view premium and elevated lifestyle. The suburb was affected by the 2011 earthquakes in terms of rockfall and slope risk, and building on steeper sections requires careful engineering.
Key Features
- Commanding views over Christchurch and Southern Alps
- Port Hills walking track access
- Sign of the Takahe nearby
- Exclusive hillside residential character
- Strong demand from view-seeking buyers
Nearby Suburbs
Schools in Westmorland (15)
There are 15 schools in Westmorland, Christchurch.
| School | Type | EQI | Roll | Authority | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mairehau High School | Secondary (Y9-15) | 510 | 421 | State | Zoned |
| Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa | Secondary (Y9-15) | 464 | 1,342 | State | Zoned |
| Akaroa Area School | Composite (Y1-15) | 455 | 126 | State | Open |
| The Cathedral Grammar School | Primary (Y1-8) | N/A | 237 | Private | Private |
| Lyttelton Primary School | Primary (Y1-8) | 424 | 120 | State | Zoned |
| Diamond Harbour School | Primary (Y1-8) | 412 | 109 | State | Open |
| Duvauchelle School | Primary (Y1-6) | 420 | 25 | State | Zoned |
| Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay | Primary (Y1-8) | 386 | 91 | State | Zoned |
| Little River School | Primary (Y1-8) | 423 | 35 | State | Open |
| Mairehau Primary School | Primary (Y1-8) | 466 | 360 | State | Zoned |
| Okains Bay School | Primary (Y1-8) | 545 | 8 | State | Open |
| St Mary's School (Christchurch) | Primary (Y1-8) | 397 | 117 | State Integrated | Open |
| St Teresa's School (Riccarton) | Primary (Y1-8) | 398 | 160 | State Integrated | Zoned |
| Waimairi School | Primary (Y1-6) | 418 | 306 | State | Zoned |
| Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha | Primary (Y1-8) | 432 | 124 | State | Zoned |