Uplands, London, Ontario Explained

Official Name:Uplands
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Canada
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Ontario
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:London
Government Type:Municipal (Ward 5)
Leader Title:Administrative body
Leader Name:London City Council
Leader Title1:Councillor
Leader Name1:Jerry Pribil
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:7,835
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Blank1 Title:Average Income
Population Blank1:$106,312
Timezone:Eastern Time Zone
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:Eastern Time Zone
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Coordinates:43.0374°N -81.2711°W
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:N5X
Area Code:519, 226

Uplands is a neighbourhood in the City of London, Ontario, Canada. The neighbourhood is located in the northern part of the city. Almost all of its residents live in low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2011, the area is home to 7,835 residents.[1] The neighbourhood is considered a middle to upper-income area, with an average family income of $128,806 an average dwelling value of $371,210 and a home ownership rate of 85%.

Government and politics

Uplands exists within the federal electoral district of London North Centre. It is currently represented by Peter Fragiskatos of the Liberal Party, first elected in 2015.

Provincially, the area is within the constituency of London North Centre. It is currently represented by Terence Kernaghan of the New Democratic Party, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

In London's non-partisan municipal politics, Uplands lies within ward 5. It is currently represented by Councillor Jerry Pribil, first elected in 2022.

Institutions

Education

Commercial

Within Uplands itself, the primary commercial development is at or adjacent to the Masonville Place shopping mall, which was built in the 1985 at the southeast corner of Fanshawe Park Road and Richmond Street.[3] A second smaller commercial development, the Stoneybrook Shopping Plaza, is located at the northwest corner of Fanshawe Park Road and Adelaide Street.

Location

The neighbourhood is bordered by Fanshawe Park Road East to the south, Adelaide Street North to the east, Sunningdale Road East to the north, and Richmond Street to the west. It is bordered by the residential neighbourhoods of Masonville, Sunningdale, Stoney Creek and Stoneybrook.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uplands. Neighbourhood Profiles. City of London - Planning Division. 2014. PDF. 2016-04-24.
  2. Web site: Jack Chambers Public School. Thames Valley District School Board. 25 April 2016.
  3. Web site: Masonville Place - Regional mall in London, Canada. canada.malls.com. 2016-03-30.