St Lukes Neighbourhood Guide
Cork
About St Lukes
St Luke’s is an inner-northern Cork neighbourhood just east of the city centre, centred around St Luke’s Cross and the hills rising towards Montenotte and Dublin Hill. It has a settled, urban residential character, with older terraces, compact streets and attractive views across the city, while Blackpool and the city centre are close by. Daily life is convenient for people who enjoy walking into town, with independent shops, cafés, takeaways and traditional pubs around the local streets and nearby city-centre quarters. Larger shopping provision is available at the Savoy Shopping Centre, Tesco and Blackpool, while Oriental Supermarket is useful for specialist groceries. Kent Station is the main rail gateway nearby, with Cork’s Bus Station and city bus routes providing wider commuting connections; the N8 and northern approach roads are also readily accessible. Peace Park offers a small green space, and the city centre provides further parks, gyms, cultural venues and leisure facilities. Education and creative activity are particularly prominent nearby, including Cork School of Music, MTU Cork School of Music, ActorsVision School of Acting and Erin School of English. Pubs, restaurants and cafés are concentrated around St Luke’s, MacCurtain Street, the Victorian Quarter and the centre, with landmarks such as St Patrick’s Hill and Cork city’s historic streets within easy reach.
Property Market in St Lukes
Based on 35 properties for sale in St Lukes
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in St Lukes
Schools
Specialist music education and performance venue close to Cork city centre.
Visit website ↗Music school offering conservatoire-style study, performance and cultural events.
Visit website ↗Acting training and performance education serving students in Cork.
Visit website ↗English-language school providing courses for international and local learners.
Long-established secondary school on the north side of Cork city.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Cork’s main railway station, with Intercity and commuter services.
Station concourse providing ticketing, passenger facilities and access to rail services.
City-centre bus station serving regional and interurban routes.
Convenient passenger set-down point beside Cork Kent railway station.
Nearby city bus stop serving local routes around the northern city area.
Local bus stop shown in the surrounding St Luke’s area.
Amenities
Small urban green space suitable for a short break or local walk.
Specialist grocery shop stocking Asian and international food ingredients.
Central shopping centre with high-street retailers and city-centre services.
Convenient supermarket provision for everyday groceries and household shopping.
Visit website ↗Local parking facility useful for access to St Luke’s and central Cork.
Historic Victorian theatre hosting drama, comedy, music and touring productions.
Popular city-centre pub with food, live music and a busy evening atmosphere.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Neighbourhood pub associated with the St Luke’s Cross area.
Central sports retailer serving local clubs, schools and recreational customers.
Professional football club with strong city-wide community and sporting links.
Properties For Sale near St Lukes
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