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Beddington Heights, Calgary

Coordinates: 51°07′39″N 114°04′37″W / 51.12750°N 114.07694°W / 51.12750; -114.07694
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Beddington Heights
Neighbourhood
Map
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantNW
Ward4
Established1979
Government
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • AldermanBob Hawkesworth
Area
 • Total
8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation
1,120 m (3,670 ft)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total
11,926
 • Average Income
$56,881
WebsiteBeddington Heights Community Association

Beddington Heights is an established suburban neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The community is bounded by Berkshire Boulevard to the north, Beddington Trail to the east, Beddington Boulevard to the south and 14th Street W to the west.

Beddington Heights is located in Ward 4, and represented in the city council by alderman Bob Hawkesworth.[2]

Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 11,926.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $56,881 in 2000, and there were 14.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 27.5% of the residents were immigrants, and few of the buildings (1.9%) were condominiums or apartments, and 21.4% were used for renting.[2]

History

The community was originally named after the city of Beddington in Surrey, England, and began as a Canadian Pacific Railway station. The establishment of the neighbourhood of Beddington Heights occurred in 1979.

Education

In 2007, there were two schools in the district:

  • Beddington Heights Elementary School - Public
  • St. Bede Elementary School - Separate

See also

References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.
  2. ^ a b c City of Calgary (2006). "Beddington Heights Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.
  3. ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.

51°07′39″N 114°04′37″W / 51.12750°N 114.07694°W / 51.12750; -114.07694