Crescent Valley | South End | Waterloo Village | Old North End | Lower West Side

The Old North End, formerly Indian Town, is a wonderful, if underrated, community. There are generations of families who have raised their families there. Those who have returned continue the tradition. Each neighbourhood has its challenges and struggles; but as a neighbourhood efforts are being made to address and conquer these. Hopefully, the City of Saint John has heard the concerns of the residents and will work with the community to ensure the vibrancy of this once economically and socially prominent neighbourhood.

The neighbourhood’s biggest physical asset is geographic area, with its close proximity to the water, two squares, heritage and businesses so readily at hand. By far the biggest and most valuable asset is the people, especially the children and youth. The Old North End Community Centre and ONE Change are working together to give children a safe place to hang out.

 

Old North End Neighbourhood

 

Old North End Statistics

 
2001 (%)
2006 (%)
Change (%)
Poverty Rate
52.3
46.8
-5.5
Poverty Rate for
Single-Mother Families
--
70.0
--
High School Non-Completion
--
33.7
--
Labour Force Participation Rate
54.8
57.5
2.7
Rented Dwellings
80.9
85.0
4.1