Westmorland is a premium residential suburb on the lower Port Hills, directly east of Cashmere and above the Cashmere/Hillmorton corridor. Developed primarily from the 1980s onward on the then-new hillside terraces, it offers elevated sections with city, plains, and alpine views, generous property sizes, and a consistently low rental proportion of just 8.5% — making it one of the most owner-occupied suburbs in greater Christchurch.

Homes in Westmorland tend to be larger, well-appointed properties reflecting the era of development, with many having undergone significant renovation and modernisation. The suburb is quiet and residential in character, with the Westmorland shops providing day-to-day amenity and Cashmere High School and Villa Maria College within the school zone. Hillmorton Road connects the suburb efficiently to the city and southern motorway.

December 2025 data from Opes Partners confirms Westmorland's average house value at $1,177,950, up 1.42% year-on-year — measured, positive growth consistent with the premium hills market. The suburb is grouped with Cashmere in the QV revaluation zone, where values were down 2.48% on the 2022 base, reflecting the modest softening seen across premium hill addresses following the post-pandemic peak.

Property data sourced from Opes Partners/CoreLogic. Market conditions change — contact us for a current appraisal specific to your property.