Neighbourhood guide
What's near Upper Riccarton
In Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, we found 6 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Upper Riccarton was $600 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Middleton Grange School (426m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Cornerstone Christian Early Learning Centre Middleton (314m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Woolworths (365m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Unichem (482m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: WeCareNow (283m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Richmond NZ - Riccarton Rd (275m from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - South New Brighton/Upper Riccarton · Aug 2026 · 96 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $520 | $515 | $600 | $580 | $530 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Upper Riccarton
Schools near Upper Riccarton
- Middleton Grange School 0.4 km
- Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate 0.7 km
- Ilam School 0.7 km
- Villa Maria College 0.9 km
- Riccarton High School 1.0 km
- Te Kāpehu Riccarton School 1.1 km
- St Teresa's School (Riccarton) 1.2 km
- Medbury Preparatory School 1.5 km
- Our Lady of Victories 1.5 km
- Wharenui School 1.6 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Upper Riccarton
- Cornerstone Christian Early Learning Centre Middleton 0.3 km
- St Peter's Anglican Preschool 0.7 km
- Kindercare Learning Centres - Riccarton 0.8 km
- Sancta Maria Montessori Preschool 0.9 km
- Church Corner Nest 1.0 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens McKenzie 1.1 km
- BestStart Riccarton 1.2 km
- Early Childhood Learning Centre 1.3 km
- Montana Early Learning Centre 1.3 km
- Ilam Early Learning Centre 1.4 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Upper Riccarton
- Woolworths 0.4 km
- New World 1.0 km
- PAK'nSAVE 1.5 km
- New World 1.8 km
- FreshChoice 2.8 km
- New World 2.8 km
- Woolworths 2.9 km
- Woolworths 4.0 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Upper Riccarton
- Unichem 0.5 km
- Uni Pharmacy 1.1 km
- Chemist Warehouse 1.1 km
- Life Pharmacy 1.6 km
- Fendalton Mall Pharmacy 1.8 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Upper Riccarton
- WeCareNow 0.3 km
- UC Health Centre 0.9 km
- Doctors on Riccarton 1.2 km
- Laser Clinics 1.6 km
- Livingstone Health Medical Centre 1.8 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Upper Riccarton
- Richmond NZ - Riccarton Rd 0.3 km
- CDHB Supply Department 1.2 km
- Canterbury West ACPS DHB 1.4 km
- Comcare Trust - Riccarton Road 1.4 km
- CDHB Design Lab 1.5 km
Source: Health New Zealand facility code table (CC BY 4.0) (licence CC BY 4.0) . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Upper Riccarton
What amenities are near Upper Riccarton?
Upper Riccarton has 6 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Upper Riccarton?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Upper Riccarton was $600 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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