East Legon Locality Profile

East Legon is located to the north-east of Accra Central, and neighboured by Spintex to the south; Madina and Ashaley Botwe to the north; The University of Ghana Campus and Achimota to the west; and Trasacco Estates to the east.
The neighbourhood boasts a very vibrant real estate market. Considered by many professionals in the industry as one of Accra's prime real estate hotspots, properties in East Legon command high prices and rents, averaging GH₵600.00 per month for a one bedroom self-contained apartment for rent.

BUSINESS FRIENDLY

One of its landmarks is the A&C Square, where the A&C Shopping Mall is surrounded by various other business establishments catering to diverse needs and wants, including restaurants where many gather to unwind after a day's work, and have small meetings. The A&C Square is a great starting point from which to give directions to places in the neighbourhood since it is one of the easiest places to locate. All over East Legon are business enterprises catering to most needs and commercial real estate for rent available to new business owners.

If you're thinking of finding property in East Legon, you'll be pleased to know that it's more than just a great hub for business; it's a neighbourhood that is mostly self-sustainable with the convenience of services, transportation, and schools within walking distance depending on which part you happen to live: There's the Lizzy Sports Complex (Marcel Desailly Sports Complex) for everything sport, from keeping fit in the gym to having a leisurely swim or playing a friendly game of football with friends and colleagues; multiple restaurants and food joints specialising in local or exotic cuisine; Shopping marts catering to items for stocking your home fridges and kitchens and general household items; and so many other businesses. New business ventures spring up very often in the East Legon neighourhood and it's quite the thrill to stroll around the place discovering the diversity of people and services both well known and the obscure and unknown. Just think of the item or service, and you're very likely to find it or a business that serves it within East Legon.

HIGH SECURITY

East Legon is home to some important people like foreign diplomats, members of Parliament, ministers of State, international footballers and other dignitaries and celebrities, so naturally, there is a higher level of discipline, orderliness and of course security in the neighbourhood. This encourages the more security conscious members of the public to rent, buy property or work here, so they have little to worry about by way of fear of theft and other social vices that are common in less secure places. It allows for a relaxed and serene ambience that augurs very well for productivity during work hours and recreation during rest periods. In short, a well-rounded experience.

TOP 3 RESTAURANTS IN EAST LEGON

Note: The following top three restaurants are the top three displayed by Google. meQasa has no influence on this list.

• Lord of the wings East Legon Restaurant

  

  Lord of the wings is an international restaurant with about 7 outlets outside of Ghana and one located at the address, La Bawaleshi Rd.-East Legon Accra. Lord of the Wings Restaurant is popular in Accra with expatriates from Australia, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Moldova and KSA. Their ratings from tripadvisor are 4/5 for food, 4.3/5 for their service and 4/5 for their customer service. Their meals are mainly Lunch and Dinner and their restaurant service includes delivery, takeout, reservations, valet parking, television and free wi-fi. They have outdoor seating, street parking, wheelchair accessibility and they accept Visa and Mastercard. They are open from Sunday to Saturday from 12 pm to 11 pm.

• Papa's Pizza

  

  Papa's Pizza is a Ghanaian based and Ghanaian owned Pizza restaurant. Papa's Pizza has over 140,000 likes on Facebook, with a 3.9 rating and 180 positive reviews from Google. Papa's Pizza's Pizza offering includes Margherita, Chicken Delight and the Papa's Special made with ingredients like Cheese, Chicken, Fresh Tomatoes, Green Pepper, Beef and Mushroom. Their main branch is at the Free Town Ave, East Legon. They can also be found in Spintex at the Kotobabi Traffic Light and also at Osu Trinity House, Opposite Fire Station HQ.

• Noble House Chinese Restaurant

  

  Noble House is also one of the top restaurants in Accra. Their cuisines are mainly Chinese, Tai and seafood. They are located opposite NCS about 3 minutes' drive from American House Junction East Legon.
  Their working days starts from Monday to Friday and their delivery hours starts from 12 pm to 3 pm, and also at 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Noble House's average delivery fee is ₵ 8.00 Ghana cedis and their average delivery time is 1 hour.

TOP 3 HOTELS IN EAST LEGON

Note: The following top three hotels list is based on the top three found on Google search. meQasa has no influence on this list.

• Royal Richester Hotel

  

  The Royal Richester serves a combination of American-style town homes, serviced apartments and suites in East Legon, Accra. The Royal Richester Hotel offers accommodation, amenities and services of an exceptional standard. Their luxury suites provide a comfortable home for guests. The Royal Richester's main office is located at Accra 15 minutes drive from the Accra International Airport also a 5 minute drive from the A & C Shopping Mall.
  Their rooms are in a variety of Standard Suites, Superior suites, executive suites, deluxe suites, premium suites. The Royal Richester Hotel also have exclusive features for Wedding Receptions, Conferences and Banquets.

• MJ Grand Hotel

  

  MJ Grand Hotel features amenities, services and facilities from extraordinary rooms to friendly efficiency. It has about 42 rooms with features and state of the art resources, equipment and services. Their rooms and surroundings are skillfully decorated to suit the most selective high-class individuals. Their internet access is widely spread within the proximity of the hotel, the lobby, meeting rooms, guestrooms and the swimming pool area.
  MJ Grand's services include 24-hour front desk, complimentary fitness facility, room service and massage treatments. Their restaurants offer excellent dining choices of snacks, buffets and drinks a la carte. They also offer cuisines including Ghanaian, Mexican, Continental, and Chinese dishes.

• Miklin Hotel

  

  Miklin Hotel is a luxury Hotel located in East Legon Accra. According to their website, "Miklin" is a combination of the two owners' names, Mike and Linda. Miklin exists in two locations in Ghana; Accra and Kumasi. The Accra branch which is a 15 minute drive from the Kotoka International Airport and 7 minutes drive from the Accra Mall. Miklin Hotel has ideal facilities for couples, conferences, workshops, banquet programs, parties and weddings. Other featured services from Miklin Hotel are the Private safe environment, Hot/Cold bath, Multi Channel Tv or Cable Tv, Mini Bar, International direct telephone.

TOP 3 COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES IN EAST LEGON

• Webster University Ghana

  

  Webster University Ghana Campus is a private university in Ghana. It is located at the address Plot #445B Luanda Close, Off Lagos Avenue, East Legon, Accra with the contact numbers +233-(0)540-120-849 / +233-(0)540-120-869.
  Webster is located at a distance of 2.1km distance and a 6 minutes drive from Spintex Square. It's also 13 minutes drive and 5.2 km distance from Kotoka International Airport. Webster University Campus is the Ghanaian campus of the American non-profit private university in Webster Groves, Missouri.
  Webster University Ghana Campus students have the option to study abroad at any of Webster's campuses located in 8 different countries in China, Vienna, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Thailand, Switzerland, Austria and the United States.
  Their Undergraduate Programs include BA International Relations, BA Management, BA Media Communications and BS Computer Science.
  Their Graduate Programs include MA International Relation and a Master of Business Administration.

• Radford University College Ghana

  

  Radford University College of Ghana is located on the Lagos Avenue at East Legon Ghana. With a Faculty of Allied Health, Business Science, Fine Arts and Applied Science, the Univeristy Department and Programmes also has a department of Business Administration which includes Human Resource Management, Marketing, Enterpreneurship Development, Banking & Finance and Accounting.
  
  Their Department of Information Communication Technology includes a BSc of Information Technology, Database Management, Systems Analysis, Computer Security, Web Development and Networking.
  
  The Department of Applied Science (Geology) includes Applied Geophysics, Environmental Geosciences, Geopark Development and Management, Mining and Project Management and Petroleum and Hydrogeology Related Industries. The main administration contact number of Radford University: +233 (0)27 597 2570, +233 (0)24 188 2113, +233 (0)20 161 7584.

• Islamic University College, Ghana

  

  The Islamic Univeristy College of Ghana (IUCG) is a private University in Ghana which is located at East Legon. The Islamic University College of Ghana was established in 1988. It was then a training institute purposely for Islamic Theology.
  
  The University was built by the Ahlul Bait Islamic School under the sponsorship of the Ahlul Foundation of the Republic of Iran.
  The IUCG has Undergraduate Programmes like BBA Accounting, BBA Banking and Finance, BBA Management Information Systems, BA Communication Studies and BA Communication Studies.
  
  Their Graduate Programmes include MPhil Islamic Studies. IUCG is affiliated to the Unversity of Ghana and the AL-Mustafa International University IRAN. Main Contact Number:+233 21 7912770.
  

• TOP 3 HOSPITALS IN EAST LEGON

  Yeboah Hospital

  

  Yeboah Hospital specializes in Diabetes and Endocrinology with diagnostic services. Yeboah Hospital was built in the year 2013 by the Medical Director, Dr.S.Asumani Yeboah. Dr Yeboah was a Medical Director at the Carolina Diabetes Endocrinology in the United States of America.
  
  Yeboah Hospital is Located at the Shiashie Road, Opposite to the East Legon Police Station. The Hospital is 5.1 km and 11 minutes drive from the Kotoka International Airport and also a 39 minutes drive from the Tema Harbour at a distance of 30.7 km. Yeboah Hospital can be contacted or reached via: +233 302 985 417.
  
  

• Del International Hospital

  

  Del International Hospital is a an advanced hospital which provides services to in-patients and out-patients. They are located opposite of PH Hotel in East Legon Accra which is 17 minutes drive from the Kotoka International Airport at a distance of 8.5 km.
  
  One of the core services of Del International Hospital is the Fertility Centre. The Del Fertility Centre practice diagnosis and productive treatment of couples with potency, pregnancy and fertility problems.Their fertility centre specialises in Paediatrics or Child welfare, Infertility treatments, Gynaecological solutions, Ultrasound services, Blood Pressure( Hypertension), Hepatitis B, Counselling, Pre and post-natal care, Surgery, PSA and Cervical Cancer Screening.
  
  Del International Hospital can be reached via: +233 234 228 8888, +233 236 688 888.
  
  

• Three M & C Medical Centre

  

  Three M & C Medical Centre is a three branch Hospital with two in East Legon and the other at Tema Community 25 Mall. All their amenities and facilities are open 24 hours a day and seven days of the week.
  
  Three M & C Health Systems intensify health care services to children from months to 16 years old. They offer diverse techniques that maximise efficiency and productivity of healthcare services for children. Three M & C Health Systems provide services like Primary Pediatrics, Pharmacy/Dispensary and Medical Laboratory & X-Ray.
  

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