Overbrook

Overbrook was founded in 1922.

Overbrook has a population of 9200 people and is made up of primarily rental homes. It is rated in the bottom fifth of Ottawa neighbourhoods based on income and living conditions.

More homes need major repairs than the Ottawa average, and there is a higher level of crowding within those homes than the Ottawa average as well.

The crime rate in Overbrook is higher than the city average.

There are plenty of public schools in Overbrook and surrounding areas, including:

• St-Laurent Academy - Ottawa Private School

• Queen Mary Street Public School

• Storefront School

• Donald Street Public School

• École Catholique Édu. Permanente Et Alternative

• Academie Providence Soeurs Antonines

• Ottawa Technical Secondary School

• St. Michael School

• M.F McHugh Education Centre

• Robert E. Wilson Public School

• Assumption School

• Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

• Centre Educatif Providence

• School Secondary Catholic Franco-Cité

• Elementary School Catholic Horizon-Jeunesse

Overbrook has a community association, the Overbrook Community Association, which organizes plenty of community events and advocates for members of the community.

You can also spend time with the community at the Overbrook Community Centre and corresponding park.

In Overbrook and the surrounding area, there are plenty of pet stores, vets, and more.

• Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital

• Lindenlea Mobile Veterinary Services

• Jadzia’s Pet Care

• Dr. Philip Jull Veterinary Professional Corporation

• Cheryl’s Petsitting Services

• Bytown Cat Hospital

• Darcey&Stephanie Dog Sitting Business

• The Canine Clubhouse

Overbrook has a higher crime rate than other areas of Ottawa, but offers lots of options for child care, plenty of schools, and there are many children in the area.

Overbrook is the location of the St. Laurent Shopping Centre - one of the larger malls in Ottawa! This two story mall has plenty of stores and a full food court, as well as a gym, and more!

There are plenty of grocery stores in Overbrook, including plenty of locally owned businesses and options for a great variety of cultural foods.

Overbrook residents will want to cross the bridge to Centretown or the Byward Market for the best options for night life.

There are a few restaurants in Overbrook, including plenty of locally owned businesses. Overbrook residents will want to head into Byward Market or Centretown for a full selection of restaurants.

Overbrook is primarily single-family homes and transformed rental buildings. More than half of the homes in Overbrook are used for rentals. The only condo building in the area is Presland Tower.

The only park in Overbrook is Overbrook park, but there are plenty in the surrounding areas!