Westminster | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
  Westminster | |
| Coordinates: 42°56′16.844″N 81°12′37″W / 42.93801222°N 81.21028°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| City | London |
| Settled Westminster | 1817 |
| Incorporated (town) | 1988 (as Westminster) |
| Amalgamation (city) | 1993 (as London) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal (Ward 14) |
| • Administrative body | London City Council |
| • Councillor | Steve Hillier |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 11,385 |
| • Average Income | $66,401 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time) |
Westminster refers to both a neighbourhood in the City of London, Ontario, Canada, and a much larger area within which the neighbourhood lands have been situated.
The neighbourhood of Westminster is immediately north of Highway 401, and east of Wellington Road. The majority of its residents live in low-density, single detached dwellings. The remaining residents live in row house dwellings. As of 2011, the area is home to 11,385 residents.[1] The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $73,207, an average dwelling value of $216,133 and a home ownership rate of 88%.[1]
Historically, Westminster first referred to a rural township, after which the neighbourhood was named.
- ^ a b "Westminster" (PDF). Neighbourhood Profiles. City of London - Planning Division. 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2016.