Prince Charles (Edmonton)
| Prince Charles | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | |
 Prince Charles
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| Coordinates: 53°34′34″N 113°32′10″W / 53.576°N 113.536°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Alberta
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| City | Edmonton |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 2 |
| Sector | Mature area |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
| • Councillor | Kim Krushell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 673 m (2,208 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 1,323 |
| • Density | 1,674.7/km2 (4,337/sq mi) |
| • Change (2009–12) |
 -2.9% |
| • Dwellings | 673 |
Prince Charles is a residential neighbourhood in north west Edmonton, Alberta. The area was named in honour of Charles, Prince of Wales.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by the Yellowhead Trail, on the west by 127 Street, on the east by 121 Street, and on the south by 118 Avenue. At the southeast corner of the neighbourhood, 118 Avenue turns south east and becomes Kingsway Avenue.
Travel down Kingsway Avenue provides access to shopping at Kingsway Mall, to health services at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and to shopping and services in the downtown core.
In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Prince Charles had a population of 1,323 living in 673 dwellings, a -2.9% change from its 2009 population of 1,363. With a land area of 0.79 km2 (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,674.7 people/km2 in 2012.
According to the neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton Map Utility, the neighbourhood was originally subdivided in 1905. A substantial amount of residential construction occurred before the end of World War II.
One residence in eight (12.8%) were constructed, according to the 2001 federal census, before 1946. Seven out of ten (70.6%) were built between 1946 and 1960. The remaining one in six residences (16.5%) were built between 1961 and 1980.
The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single-family dwelling. These account for four out of every five (79%) of all the residences in the neighbourhood. Almost two out of every five residences (17%) are duplexes. A small proportion of residences (3%) are rented apartments in low-rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Two out of every three residences (64%) are owner-occupied with one out of three residences (36%) being rented.
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