Westbrook Estates, Edmonton
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|subdivision_name2 = Edmonton
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|area_total_km2 = 1.16
|population_as_of = 2012
|population_total = 1225
|population_density_km2 = 1056
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Westbrook Estates is a well-established neighbourhood "designed to appeal to individuals and families in search of a quiet, high quality residential environment with prestigious, architecturally designed homes on large lots."From the neighbourhood description on the [http://maps.edmonton.ca Map Utility] on the City of Edmonton website. It is located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
The neighbourhood overlooks the Whitemud Creek Ravine on the west, north west, and south west. The eastern boundary of the neighbourhood is 119 Street. Surrounding neighbourhoods are Aspen Gardens to the north, Greenfield to the east and north east, Sweet Grass to the east, Blue Quill to the south east, and Blue Quill Estates to the south.
Located within the neighbourhood is the Derrick Golf and Winter Club, founded in 1959. The club provides its members with "golf, tennis, indoor aquatic center, childcare, curling, badminton, large fitness center, two studios, and an outdoor volleyball court",{{cite web|url=http://www.derrickclub.com | title=The Derek - Golf and Winter club | access-date=2023-10-28}} as well as access to outdoor ski trails and an outdoor skating rink.
Demographics
In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Westbrook Estates had a population of {{nts|1225}} living in {{nts|498}} dwellings,{{cite web | url=http://edmonton.ca/city_government/facts_figures/municipal-census-results.aspx | title=Municipal Census Results – Edmonton 2012 Census | publisher=City of Edmonton | access-date=February 22, 2013}} a -4.9% change from its 2009 population of {{nts|1288}}.{{cite web | url=http://edmonton.ca/city_government/facts_figures/2009-municipal-census-results.aspx | title=2009 Municipal Census Results | publisher=City of Edmonton | access-date=February 22, 2013}} With a land area of {{convert|1.16|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{nts|1056}} people/km2 in 2012.
Residential development
Most of the houses in the neighbourhood were built in the 1960s (56.8%) and 1970s (28.4%). Of the remaining 14.8%, most were built after 1986.{{cite web|url=http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD23/FEDERAL%202001/Neighbourhood/WESTBROOK%20ESTATES.pdf | access-date=2023-10-28| title=Period of Construction}}
One third of the residences in the neighbourhood are in low rise apartment buildings with fewer than six stories, with the remainder being single detached houses.{{cite web| url=http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05022I/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/WESTBROOK%20ESTATES.pdf | access-date=2023-10-28 | title=Structure Type}} Two out of every three private dwellings in the neighbourhood are owner occupied.
References
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External links
- [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD34/MultiSource/Neighbourhood/WESTBROOK%20ESTATES.pdf Westbrook Estates Neighbourhood Profile]
{{Edmonton neighbourhoods}}