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West Springs / Neighbourhood guide

Calgary · A CLOSER LOOK

West Springs
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

West Springs location:
Calgary.

The neighbourhood of West Springs can be found in the city of Calgary, Alberta, which is located in the Greater Calgary metropolitan area.

823 81 St SW, Calgary, AB T3H 4C7, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Calgary

823 81 St SW, Calgary, AB T3H 4C7, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

West Springs

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

West Springs is a great neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. It is easy to access parks since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out. This neighbourhood is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually especially tranquil.

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Getting around

The car is often the favoured approach to move around in West Springs. It is easy to come across a place to park. In contrast, West Springs is not an especially pleasant part of Calgary for travelling by public transit. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. West Springs is a fairly convenient part of Calgary for cyclists. More specifically, the bicycling network is good, and there are a limited number of hills. Getting around as a pedestrian is not especially practical for property owners in West Springs because few daily needs can be carried out without the use of a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

Parents and their children will appreciate that wherever their house is located in this neighbourhood, daycares and schools are close by. In terms of eating, it is frequently practical for home buyers in West Springs to buy their groceries as pedestrians. In addition, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a limited number of cafes can be found as well.

Local character

West Springs is a great neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. It is easy to access parks since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out. This neighbourhood is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually especially tranquil.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing around 70% of buildings in West Springs, while the rest are mainly townhouses. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 90% of the dwellings in West Springs while the remainder are rented. This part of Calgary experienced its largest construction boom following the year 2000, so most of the available housing is from this time period.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

West Springs
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.1/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Calgary: 3.8 / 5

Elementary schools

4.1/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Calgary: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

1.2/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Calgary: 2.4 / 5

Groceries

3.4/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Calgary: 3.5 / 5

Wellness

1.8/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Calgary: 2.8 / 5

Restaurants

2.6/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Calgary: 3.0 / 5

Walking

2.0/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Calgary: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.1/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Calgary: 3.2 / 5

Driving

4.1/ 5

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Calgary: 3.9 / 5

Vibrancy

0.7/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Calgary: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

1.7/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Calgary: 2.8 / 5

Childcare

4.5/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Calgary: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

1.7/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Calgary: 2.2 / 5

Cafés

1.6/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Calgary: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

2.4/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Calgary: 4.5 / 5

Parks

3.5/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Calgary: 4.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

West Springs nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

124 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

18 places
Elementary school655 m

St. Joan of Arc Elementary/Junior High School

7970 Wentworth Drive SW

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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High school / Elementary school779 m

Calgary French & International School

700 - 77 Street S.W.

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Elementary school872 m

West Ridge School

8903 Wentworth Ave SW

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school902 m

West Springs School

8999 Wentworth Ave SW

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school1.3 km

Dr. Roberta Bondar School

1580 Strathcona Dr SW

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school1.4 km

Calgary Waldorf School

515 Cougar Ridge Drive S.W.

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Elementary school2.3 km

John Costello Catholic School

300 Strathcona Drive S.W.

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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High school2.5 km

National Sport School

151 Canada Olympic Rd SW

sports · Palliser Regional Division No. 26

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Elementary school2.5 km

Our Lady of the Assumption School

7311 - 34 Avenue N.W.

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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Elementary school2.6 km

Guardian Angel School

20 Aspen Hills Dr. SW

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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High school3.0 km

Start Outreach

3610 9th Street SE

Calgary School District No. 19

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High school3.0 km

Thomas B. Riley School

3915 69 St NW

regular, traditional learning centre · Calgary School District No. 19

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

34 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

12 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

West Springs
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at West Springs. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$188,137

Residents in the study area

1,325

Owner households

80.0%

Commute on foot

1.8%

Population age

0 to 4
5.1%
5 to 9
7.0%
10 to 14
10.7%
15 to 19
9.1%
20 to 34
14.9%
35 to 49
26.6%
50 to 64
18.4%
65 to 79
7.1%
80 and over
1.1%

Housing type

Single detached
61.5%
Row houses
18.9%
Apartment 1-4 floors
12.1%
Semi detached
6.4%
Apartment 5 or more floors
1.1%
Duplex
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
22.5%
Multi person
2.1%
Single family
74.8%
Multi family
0.6%

Commute mode

Car
86.6%
Public transit
6.7%
Other
4.9%
Foot
1.8%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$188,137
Average individual income
$82,444

Total

Total individuals
1,325

Owners vs Renters

Owners
80.0%
Renters
20.0%

Official language knowledge

English only
89.0%
English and French
8.9%
Other
1.9%
French only
0.2%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
10.2%
High school
21.1%
Trade certificate
3.3%
College certificate
13.7%
University certificate
4.4%
Bachelor degree
35.3%
Post graduate degree
12.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.9

Mother tongue

English
73.6%
Spanish
5.3%
English and non-official language(s)
4.8%
Mandarin
4.5%
Korean
3.2%
Yue (Cantonese)
2.1%
Arabic
1.8%
French
1.4%
Iranian Persian
1.2%
Russian
1.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.9%
Vietnamese
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near West Springs:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Calgary School District No. 19 ↗Palliser Regional Division No. 26 ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

West Springs address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

823 81 St SW, Calgary, AB T3H 4C7, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 51.0626887, -114.2057674. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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