District Guide 2026•Helsinki•Uusimaa

Kontula (Helsinki): Neighborhood guide, property prices & living

Pohjoisen metrolinjan vilkas keskus. Laaja Kelkkapuiston ulkoilualue, Suomen suurin skeittihalli, Kontulan ostoskeskuksen ravintolakulttuuri ja nopea metro.

Avg. price / m²

2 580 €

existing apartments
Rent level

14.20 € / m²

avg. rent / m²
Families

31 %

of households
Safety

84 / 100

Police statistics
Location on map60.237, 25.084
Kontula, Helsinki

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Transit & Commute

Commuting & Transit

To centre approx.18 min

Metro (M2) 18 min Kamppiin

Population: 13,900 residents
Area highlights

Why people enjoy living in Kontula

Kontulan metroasema
Kelkkapuisto & Kontulan skeittihalli
Myllypuron kampuksen läheisyys
Schools & Daycare

Education & Daycare

Early education & school enrollment:Alongside municipal daycares and schools, private voucher daycares (Finnish, Swedish, bilingual and specialized) serve the area. The nearest daycare spot and primary school are assigned based on your exact street address.
Daycare & Early Education:
  • Päiväkoti Kontula
Primary schools:
  • Kontulan alakoulu (1–6 lk)
  • Vesalan peruskoulu
Middle schools:
  • Kontulan yläkoulu (7–9 lk)
Service map and school areas:Capital region service map (external)

Municipal school catchment areas and placements are determined by the municipality based on your exact home address.

Daily services

Groceries & Healthcare

Groceries:
  • S-Market Kontula
  • K-Supermarket
Healthcare:
  • Kontulan terveysasema
Check stores and opening hours:
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Sources: Statistics Finland, Police records & OKF Master Database