Birkenhead and Northcote located close to the central city is an area mixed with old villas, coastal properties and inland townhouses. With a number of picturesque reserves and tidal beaches looking out over to the city, the local community projects like "Families in the Park" are frequently seen enjoying the area. Night views full of lights are an overwhelming attraction in properties in Northcote and Birkenhead point.
With a number of stylish cafes, art galleries, a nostalgic cinema and local museum, the area has a charm that the locals love to enjoy.
Northcote itself stretching inland behind Takapuna has many facilities including the YMCA, and the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) which is home to a large number of sport and health studies.

Osbourne memorial pool, Birkenhead war memorial leisure centre, North Shore YMCA, AUT, Northcote Netball courts/stadium, Northcote Tennis club, Onepoto Domain, Little Shoal Bay Reserve and a number of other local reserves and parks.

Hato Petera College, Northcote College, Northcote Intermediate, Onepoto, St Marys, Birkenhead College.