Higher end pockets of St. Thomas
The Ridge and Freeman Lane St. Thomas, Ontario
The higher end pockets of St. Thomas: EnergyStar custom homes in a wooded setting at The Ridge, and spacious homes on generous lots along Freeman Lane.
- ~$700KLarger homes in both pockets reach about this, ViewHomes, June 2026
- EnergyStarEvery home in The Ridge is described as an EnergyStar custom build
- 0.5 kmFrom Freeman Lane to Lynhurst Community Park
- 10 minEstimated drive from Freeman Lane to downtown St. Thomas
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Neighbourhood guide
What it is like to live in The Ridge and Freeman Lane
The Ridge and Freeman Lane sit at the more spacious, premium end of the St. Thomas market. They are two separate pockets, covered together here because both appeal to buyers who want more room than the city’s newer starter subdivisions offer. St. Thomas as a whole has become a place where buyers get more space for their money than in London, and these two areas are where that space shows most.
The Ridge is a newer development with a countryside feel. It is set in a wooded area with walking and biking trails, and every home is described as an EnergyStar custom build, with a mix of sizes and finishes. It suits first move up buyers through to those who want something larger and more bespoke. Guides describe Highway 401 as under five minutes away, which keeps downtown London within easy reach for commuters.
Freeman Lane is quieter and more established. It sits in northwest St. Thomas, just off the St. Thomas Expressway, with spacious homes on generous lots. Lynhurst Community Park is seconds away, and Cowan Park, one of the city’s biggest outdoor soccer facilities, is a short drive. The trade offs for both pockets: you will need a car, there is no walkable commercial street, and prices sit above the city average.
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Custom homes with an efficiency standard
Every home in The Ridge is described as an EnergyStar custom build, which is unusual for an entire subdivision.
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Woods on all sides
The Ridge is known for the wooded area around it and the walking and biking trails that come with it.
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Space at the top of a small city market
Freeman Lane’s generous lots make it one of the more established, higher end pockets in St. Thomas.
Market snapshot
What homes cost in The Ridge and Freeman Lane
Published price data for these two pockets is thin, so the clearest current guide is where larger homes top out, set against St. Thomas and regional figures. Ask us for recent sold prices on the street you are looking at.
- ~50Days on market, St. Thomas city wide, June 2026
- ~$300List price per square foot, St. Thomas city wide, June 2026
Full source list at the bottom of the page. For a specific street, recent sold prices are the real answer, and we can pull them for you.
Homes you will find in The Ridge and Freeman Lane
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EnergyStar custom builds
Every home in The Ridge is described as an EnergyStar custom build.
The Ridge Varies
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Move up family homes
Single family homes for first move up buyers, with a mix of sizes and custom finishes.
The Ridge Varies
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Larger bespoke homes
Bigger custom homes for buyers who want something more tailored.
The Ridge Varies
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Established homes on generous lots
Spacious homes on larger lots in one of the city’s more established, higher end pockets.
Freeman Lane Varies
When the homes were built: The Ridge is a newer development built around custom homes, while Freeman Lane developed earlier and is now one of the more established higher end areas in the northwest of the city.
Getting around
How far everything is from Freeman Lane
By foot, bike or car. Tap any place for live directions in Google Maps.
See every time as a table
| Destination | Distance | Walk | Bike | Drive |
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| Lynhurst Community Park | 0.5 km | 5 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| Cowan Park | 2.0 km | 25 min | 10 min | 5 min |
| Waterworks Park | 2.5 km | 30 min | 10 min | 5 min |
| Downtown St. Thomas (Talbot St) | 4.0 km | 50 min | 15 min | 10 min |
| St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | 4.0 km | 50 min | 15 min | 10 min |
| Highway 401 (Highbury Ave) | 11.0 km | Not practical | 45 min | 15 min |
| Port Stanley | 17.0 km | Not practical | 65 min | 25 min |
| Downtown London | 28.0 km | Not practical | Not practical | 35 min |
Estimated from Freeman Lane at 5 km/h walking, 16 km/h cycling and typical city and highway driving speeds, rounded to 5 minutes; times from The Ridge will differ. Traffic changes things, so check the live directions.
Is it right for you?
Who The Ridge and Freeman Lane suits best
Move up buyers
Both pockets offer larger homes than the city’s newer starter subdivisions.
Custom home buyers
The Ridge is built around EnergyStar custom homes, with a mix of sizes and finishes.
Buyers wanting a big lot
Freeman Lane is known for spacious homes on generous lots.
London commuters
The Ridge is described as minutes from the 401, and Freeman Lane sits right off the St. Thomas Expressway.
Sports families
Lynhurst Community Park is seconds from Freeman Lane, and Cowan Park’s soccer fields are a short drive.
Worth knowing: Less ideal for first time buyers on a tight budget, or anyone who wants shops and cafes within walking distance.
Around The Ridge and Freeman Lane
Parks, trails and places nearby
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0.5 km
Lynhurst Community Park
A community park seconds from Freeman Lane.
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2.0 km
Cowan Park
One of the biggest outdoor soccer facilities in St. Thomas, a short drive from Freeman Lane.
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2.5 km
Waterworks Park
The city’s first publicly owned park, close to the northwest of St. Thomas.
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Wooded trails at The Ridge
Walking and biking trails through the woods that surround The Ridge.
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4.0 km
Talbot Street restaurants
Neither pocket has its own commercial area, so dining is downtown on Talbot Street or along the city’s commercial corridors.
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Pinafore Park
One of the city’s best known parks, part of the wider list of St. Thomas landmarks on our St. Thomas guide.
Schools
Schools near The Ridge and Freeman Lane
St. Thomas schools are run by the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board, with French immersion options. Always confirm catchment for a specific address with the board.
What is changing
What is changing around The Ridge and Freeman Lane
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Under construction
PowerCo battery plant
Foundation work began in October 2025, with production expected in 2027 and about 3,000 direct jobs, adding housing demand across the city’s price ranges.
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Ongoing
A growing city
St. Thomas grew 10.1% between 2016 and 2021, with large forecasts to 2051. Premium pockets tend to tighten first in fast growing markets.
Wikipedia
The Ridge and Freeman Lane: common questions
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Freeman Lane is in the northwest of the city, just off the St. Thomas Expressway. Lynhurst Community Park is seconds away.
The Ridge is a newer development set in a wooded area with walking and biking trails. Guides describe it as under five minutes from Highway 401. Ask us to show you the streets on a map.
A June 2026 guide said larger homes in these pockets reach about $700,000. For context, the St. Thomas median list price was about $582,400 that month. Check recent sales on the street you like before relying on any figure.
Yes. Every property in The Ridge is described as an EnergyStar custom build.
Both offer more space than the city’s newer starter subdivisions. The Ridge has custom builds in a wooded setting, and Freeman Lane has generous lots in an established pocket.
Lynhurst Community Park is seconds from Freeman Lane, and Cowan Park, with one of the city’s biggest soccer facilities, is a short drive. The Ridge has wooded walking and biking trails.
Yes. Highway 401 is described as under five minutes away, which keeps downtown London a quick drive.
Schools in St. Thomas are run by the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board. Confirm the catchment for a specific address with the board.
Not really. Neither pocket has its own commercial area, so dining and shopping are downtown on Talbot Street or along the city’s commercial corridors, about a 10 minute drive from Freeman Lane.
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More St. Thomas neighbourhoods
The full St. Thomas guide- Downtown St. ThomasCentral St. Thomas
- Harvest RunSoutheast St. Thomas
- Orchard ParkSoutheast St. Thomas
- Shaw ValleySouthwest St. Thomas
- Lake Margaret and Miller’s PondSouth St. Thomas
- Pinafore ParkSouth of downtown St. Thomas
- DalewoodNorth St. Thomas
Sources and further readingLast reviewed September 2026 by Featherstone Sadler Real Estate Group
- ViewHomes, The Best Neighbourhoods in St. Thomas: Profiles of The Ridge and Freeman Lane, larger home prices, June 2026 city stats
- Homes in London Ontario, Best neighborhoods in St. Thomas: EnergyStar custom builds, Freeman Lane lots, nearby parks
- HomeChannel, Real estate in St. Thomas: The Ridge EnergyStar homes and wooded setting
- KeyHomes, St. Thomas properties: Neighbourhood character and dining
- ViewHomes, St. Thomas real estate: School boards and parks
- Wikipedia, St. Thomas, Ontario: Population growth 2016 to 2021
- CBC News, Volkswagen battery plant in St. Thomas: PowerCo plant timeline and jobs
- Find Your Cove, LSTAR August 2026 market report: LSTAR region average sale price
- The Ridge and Freeman Lane on Google Maps
Travel times and distances are estimates. Prices are published figures with their dates; for a current number on a specific street, ask us for recent sold data.
