Orile is a commercial and residential area in Surulere having major road networks that are fairly accessible as it is in close proximity to Coker. Most of the houses in Orile are gated. A flat for rent varies averagely between N300,000 to N800,000. Orile is quite secured due to the presence of the Orile police station. Quite a number of bank branches can be seen in Orile as the area is considerably commercialised.
Schools in the Orile neighbourhood include; Orile Iganmu Nursery and Primary School, Flopa Flower School. A major church in Orile is the Foundation of Truth Assembly. Check out PropertyPro.ng for properties available for sale or rent in Orile
Most of the residents of Orile are middle aged people. Residents of Orile have different cultures and belief although the greater population percentage are Yorubas. There are quite a number of retirees here too. Some streets in Orile include Tokosi Street, Alh. Lasisi Giwa Close, Kekere-Ekun Street, Baale Street. Most street roads in the neighbourhood are tarred and mortorable, the drainage channels are also msotly covered. At night, the streetlight come on and lighten up the environment.
Close proximity to the Island is a bonus to those living in Orile with workplace on the Island, Orile is about 42 minutes from Victoria Island via the Eko Bridge and approximately 40 minutes from Ikoyi, Lagos. The roads are fairly accessible, roads in Orile offer good interconnection which makes it easy to navigate other locations in Surulere and Lagos generally. There are quite a number of thriving businesses in Orile.
Orile is both a residential and commercial hub. The residents of Orile are mostly middle income earning families and middle aged individuals who work on the Island. Life in Orile is same as seen some other areas in Surulere, asides during peak hours, the neighbourhood experiences little or no traffic congestion. For residents who are not mobile, there are commercial buses, motorbikes (Okada), tricycle (Keke Maruwa) and in some cases taxis packed along the road.
There is the Orile Market that serves the residents of Orile. It is mostly an evening market. There are also a number of shops and kiosks in the neighbourhood that sell basic items to the residents. Some other markets and supermarkets in Surulere include Aguda Market, Ojuelegba Market, Oponri Market, Ijesha Market, Masha Fruit Farmer Market, Shoprite, Leisure Mall, Best Buy Supermarket, Best Choice Supermarket, Jerdell Supermarket, Source Supermarket amongst others.
The fun and recreation spots which Orile offers includes Harmony Hotel, Happy Days Hotel and a number of food vendors and cafeterias amongst others. Other leisure places in Surulere include Commint Buka, Finicky Restaurant, Chicken Republic, National Museum, Mr Biggs, Kilo Hotel, BhEERHUGZ Café, Leisure Mall, Bimerks Hotel & Suites, Kilo Hotels.
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ORILE POLICE STATION
Orile Police Station is one of the features that make the neighbourhood a good choice for couple who are or want to raise a family. The security residents of Orile enjoy is majorly as a result of the presence of the police station and police officers. This reduces the rate of criminal activities in the neighbourhood. The police station is strategically located in proximity to the major road.