Beddington Heights, Calgary

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.

For other uses, see Beddington (disambiguation).
Beddington Heights
Neighbourhood
Beddington Heights
Location of Beddington Heights in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°07′39″N 114°04′37″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantNW
Ward4
Established1979
Government
 • MayorNaheed Nenshi
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorSean Chu
Area
 • Total8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation
1,120 m (3,670 ft)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total11,926
 • Average Income
$56,881
WebsiteBeddington Heights Community Association

Beddington Heights is in Ward 4.[2]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Beddington Heights had a population of 11,585 living in 4,348 dwellings, a 1.1% increase from its 2011 population of 11,457.[3] With a land area of 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,620/km2 (9,380/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]

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 neighbourhood.[5] 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 village of Beddington in Surrey, England. The area's original development began as a Canadian Pacific Railway station.[6] The establishment of the neighbourhood of Beddington Heights occurred in 1979.

Education

As of 2020, there are two schools in the neighborhood:

  • Beddington Heights Elementary School - Calgary Board of Education
  • St. Bede Elementary School - Calgary Catholic School District

Shopping

Beddington Heights contains a concentrated commercial area along Centre Street. Centre Street hosts the Calgary Co-op and Safeway. Additionally, the Beddington Towne Centre and the adjacent area contains multiple bars, restaurants, small stores and a London Drugs location.

Bedford Drive, within the vicinity of Nose Creek Park, contains a small strip mall that houses multiple take-out restaurants and a liquor store.


See also

References
  1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. City of Calgary (2006). "Beddington Heights Community Statistics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-05-08.
  3. "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-09. Retrieved 2007-05-08.
  6. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 17.


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