East Legon is one of the best known residential areas in Accra, popular with families, young professionals and people coming home from abroad.
Who it suits
- Families: there are many schools in and around the area, including international ones.
- Professionals: it is within reach of the airport area and the business districts, depending on the time of day.
- Investors: steady demand from tenants makes it a common choice for rental property.
What you will find
Gated houses with their own compounds sit alongside newer apartment buildings and townhouses. Many homes come with boys' quarters, backup water storage and space for a generator or solar.
Things to check
- Traffic: travel the route to work or school at rush hour before you decide.
- Water and power: ask about the water supply, storage tanks and how often the power goes off on that street.
- The road: some side roads are not yet tarred, which matters in the rainy season.
- Noise: busy main roads and event venues can be loud at night.
Prices
East Legon is above the Accra average for both rent and purchase, and prices vary a lot from one part of the area to another. A home close to the main roads and amenities will cost more than a similar one further in.
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