White Oaks, London
White Oaks | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
 View outside White Oaks Mall | |
 Interactive map of White Oaks | |
| Coordinates: 42°56′13″N 81°14′05″W / 42.93694°N 81.23472°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| City | London |
| Government | |
| • MP | Kurt Holman (London—Fanshawe) |
| • MPP | Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe) |
| • Councillor | Elizabeth Peloza (Ward 12) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 20,555 |
| Postal code | |
White Oaks is a large suburban neighbourhood in London, Ontario, Canada. Located in the southern part of the city, it is generally bounded by Southdale Road to the north, Exeter Road to the south, White Oak Road to the west, and Wellington Road to the east. The neighbourhood is notably the location of White Oaks Mall, one of the largest in London.
History
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The present-day area of White Oaks primarily began to grow between the 1970s and 1980s, when many single-family homes began to be constructed. Later, many high-rises and townhomes were constructed.[2] Homeownership in the community remains high.[3][4][5] It is located just north of Highway 401.
Parts of the area are named after the Jalna novels by Mazo de la Roche.[6]
The neighbourhood is served by the South London Community Pool and South London Community Centre, along with the Jalna Branch of the London Public Library.[7]
Opened in 1973, White Oaks Mall is a large shopping mall in the area and includes an IKEA and is part of Rapid Transit's Wellington Gateway.[8][9]
As per the 2021 Canadian Census, White Oaks has a population of 20,555, almost evenly split between women and men. The median age is 15 to 64 years old. Although primarily White, the neighbourhood has a significant Arab population.[10]
In 2025, an apartment building caught fire in White Oaks.[11]
Politics
[edit]Federally, White Oaks has been represented by the southeastern riding of London—Fanshawe. A longtime New Democratic Party stronghold, the Conservative Party's Kurt Holman gained the seat in the 2025 Canadian federal election.[12]
Provincially, White Oaks has been represented by the southeastern riding of London—Fanshawe. A longtime Ontario New Democratic Party stronghold, the riding has been represented by the NDP's Teresa Armstrong since the 2011 Ontario general election.[13]
Municipally, White Oaks has been represented by Elizabeth Peloza at London City Council since the 2018 London, Ontario, municipal election.[14]
Education
[edit]Fanshawe College's former London South Campus was located in White Oaks. The location was formerly home to Westervelt College.[15]
There are numerous elementary schools in the area. They include:
- White Oaks Public School (Thames Valley District School Board)
- Ashley Oaks Public School (Thames Valley District School Board)
- Cleardale Public School (Thames Valley District School Board)
- Sir Arthur Carty Catholic School (London District Catholic School Board)
- St. Anthony French Immersion Catholic Elementary School (London District Catholic School Board)
- Rick Hansen Public School (Thames Valley District School Board)[16]
References
[edit]- ↑ "2021 Census of Population". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Statistics Canada. 15 January 2001.
- ↑ "Power BI Dashboard". Power BI. Microsoft. 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "White Oaks, ON Demographics". AreaVibes. AreaVibes. 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "White Oaks". NeighbourGood London. NeighbourGood London. 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "Pair of towers 30-plus storeys high are planned for White Oaks mall — and that's just the start". CBC News. CBC News. 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "White Oaks Community Profile". Chat with Matt. Chat with Matt. 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "Locations & Hours". Access Magazine: 47. Fall 2018.
- ↑ "London, Ont. hits major milestone with first bus rapid transit shelter - London | Globalnews.ca". Global News.
- ↑ "Bus rapid transit: The latest on construction, expected completion date". lfpress. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2025.
- ↑ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (9 February 2022). "Profile table, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population - London--Fanshawe [Federal electoral district (2013 Representation Order)], Ontario". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ↑ "Resident uses bedsheet to climb down from apartment amid blaze". London Free Press. The London Free Press. 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ Newcombe, Daryl (29 April 2025). "Conservative Kurt Holman ends NDP dynasty in London-Fanshawe". CTV News. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ↑ "General Election by District: London-Fanshawe". Elections Ontario. June 12, 2014. Archived from the original on September 23, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Ward 12 Councillor". london.ca. Archived from the original on 25 October 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ↑ "London South Campus". www.fanshawec.ca. 16 April 2019. Archived from the original on 30 July 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ↑ "White Oaks, ON Schools". AreaVibes. AreaVibes. 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.