Somerset is a

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neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of

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, Canada. The community of Bridlewood lies directly to the west, meanwhile the community of Shawnessy lies both to the north and east of the community.

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lies south of the community with the community of

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sitting south and the

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equestrian facility sitting southwest of Somerset. Somerset is represented in the

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by the Ward 13 councillor.

Community Boundaries

The community of Somerset is located in Calgary's southwest quadrant. The community is bounded by the

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train-track (LRT r.o.w.) to the east, James Mckevitt Road to the west,

to the south, and 162 Avenue SW to the north. Somerset–Bridlewood

Station lies directly on the border of the communities of Somerset and Shawnessy and acts as a geographic landmark marking the border between the city's southeast and southwest quadrants.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2016 municipal census, Somerset had a population of living in dwellings. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2012. Residents in this community had a

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of $88,150 in 2000, and there were 6.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 23.1% of the residents were

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s. A proportion of 10.8% of the buildings were

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s or

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s, and 4.8% of the housing was used for

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Education

The community is served by the Somerset School (K-4) public school, and Samuel W. Shaw School (5–9). Both of these schools are run by the

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. Bishop O'Byrne High School, which is run by the

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, is also readily accessible to Somerset residents.

Transit

Somerset–Bridlewood

station services Somerset, situated at the community borders of Somerset and Shawnessy. Route 14, a major Calgary Transit bus route, travels through Somerset, destined for Bridlewood on its western leg and Seton on its eastern leg. Additionally, Route 52 also travels into Somerset, looping through Somerset on the circular Somerset Drive, after which it services Somerset–Bridlewood, Shawnessy and Fish Creek–Lacombe Stations. The Shawnessy

is close in proximity to Somerset and can serve as a viable option for commuters originating their journeys in Somerset.

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