Wellington, Edmonton

Wellington is a residential neighbourhood located in north west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Wellington
Neighbourhood
Wellington is located in Edmonton
Wellington
Wellington
Location of Wellington in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53.596°N 113.557°W / 53.596; -113.557
Country Canada
Province Alberta
CityEdmonton
Quadrant[1]NW
Ward[1]Anirniq
Sector[2]Mature area
Government
[3]
 • Administrative bodyEdmonton City Council
 • CouncillorErin Rutherford
Area
[4]
 • Total1.22 km2 (0.47 sq mi)
Elevation
684 m (2,244 ft)
Population
 (2012)[5]
 • Total3,140
 • Density2,573.8/km2 (6,666/sq mi)
 • Change (2009–12)
Increase1.5%
 • Dwellings
1,247

The neighbourhood was developed after World War II with approximately two out of three (66.8%) of residences built between 1946 and 1960. Another one in four residences (25.0%) were built during the 1960s. Development was substantially complete by 1970.[6]

According to the 2005 municipal census, the most common type of residence in the neighbourhood is the single-family dwelling. These account for three out of every four (76%) residences. Row houses account for another one in six (16%) residences. The remaining residences are rented apartments in low-rise buildings with fewer than five stories (5%) and duplexes[7] (2%). Seven out of ten (70%) of residences are owner-occupied with only three out of ten rented.[8]

There are three schools in the neighbourhood. McArthur Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System while St. Angela Catholic Elementary School and Sir John Thompson Catholic Junior High School are operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.

The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by 137 Avenue, on the east by 127 Street, and on the south by 132 Avenue. The western boundary is one half block west of 141 Street.

There are many mature beautiful parks in the neighbourhood.

The community is represented by the Wellington Park Community League, established in 1958, which maintains a community hall and outdoor rink located at 132 Street and 134 Avenue.[9][10]

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Wellington had a population of 3,140 living in 1,247 dwellings,[5] a 1.5% change from its 2009 population of 3,094.[11] With a land area of 1.22 km2 (0.47 sq mi),[4] it had a population density of 2,573.8 people/km2 in 2012.[4][5]

Surrounding neighbourhoods

See also

References
  1. "City of Edmonton Wards & Standard Neighbourhoods" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 3, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  2. "Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 4, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  3. "City Councillors". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on March 28, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  4. "Neighbourhoods (data plus kml file)". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on May 12, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  5. "Municipal Census Results – Edmonton 2012 Census". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  6. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2008-04-10. Retrieved 2007-09-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. Includes triplexes and quadruplexes.
  8. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2008-04-10. Retrieved 2007-09-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. "Contact Wellington Park Community League". Wellington Community League. Archived from the original on October 15, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  10. Kuban, Ron (2005). Edmonton's Urban Villages: The Community League Movement. University of Alberta Press. ISBN 9781459303249.
  11. "2009 Municipal Census Results". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on May 31, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
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