In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
Bewdley is a charming rural community with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Mostly detached homes with older construction, featuring cozy interiors and spacious yards.
A community of families, retirees, and outdoor enthusiasts, creating a welcoming and close-knit neighborhood.
The picturesque Rice Lake, perfect for fishing and boating, and the peaceful small-town vibe.
Bewdley has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 30s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Bewdley is a compact rural community in the township municipality of Hamilton, Northumberland County. The community was founded by William Bancks, whose ancestral home was Bewdley in England. It is located on the western end of Rice Lake about 15 kilometres north of Port Hope. The tourist and fishing industries have helped Bewdley today to be known as an enjoyable vacation spot on Rice Lake.
People & Families in Bewdley
Families with kids make up 32% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 32% of households and 27% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 16 different ethnic origins, and 5% are first-generation immigrants, while 16% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
185
Neighbourhood Population
403
Household Size
- 1 person - 29%
- 2 persons - 40%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 8%
- 5 or more persons - 5%
Household Types
- One-person households - 27%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 32%
- Couples without children - 32%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 28%
- 2 children - 16%
- 3 or more children - 8%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 74%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 45%
- English - 36%
- Scottish - 23%
- Irish - 19%
- French - 16%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 14%
- 35 to 44 years - 5%
- 45 to 54 years - 37%
- 55 to 64 years - 28%
- 65 to 74 years - 8%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 3%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 6%
- 30 to 39 years - 14%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 21%
- 60 to 69 years - 15%
- over 70 years - 5%
Bewdley Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 3 Catholic schools serving Bewdley. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement and French Immersion.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
3
Having Fun in Bewdley
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Bewdley feature skating. There are 2 parks in Bewdley, with 5 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
2
Number of Recreation Facilities
5
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Rink - 1
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Sports Court - 1
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Getting Around in Bewdley
There are 0 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute to another city, and people have mostly medium commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 14%
- Commute to another city - 83%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 88%
- Transit - 0%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 32%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 18%
- 60 minutes and over - 9%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Bewdley
In this neighbourhood, 0% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 54% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 6%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 7%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 11%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 11%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 11%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 2%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 23%
- Sales and service occupations - 21%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 17%
- Accommodation and food services - 13%
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Bewdley Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Bewdley has a consistent population, with 30% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 7% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 94%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 97%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 11%
- 2 bedrooms - 28%
- 3 bedrooms - 51%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 11%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 34%
- 1981 to 1990 - 11%
- 1991 to 2000 - 0%
- 2001 to 2005 - 5%
- 2006 to 2010 - 5%
- 2011 to 2016 - 5%
- 1960 or before - 42%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 85%
- Renter - 14%