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Linwood, New Zealand

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Linwood
Area
 • Total2.8345 km2 (1.0944 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total9,024
 • Density3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi)

Linwood is an inner suburb of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. It lies to the East of the city centre, mostly between Ferry Road and Linwood Avenue, two of the major arterial roads to the Eastern suburbs of Christchurch.

History

Christchurch lacked an accessible port before the construction of the Lyttelton rail tunnel in 1867. This posed a significant problem for the fledgling city. A barge service along what is now Linwood Avenue was mooted prior to this tunnel but was never completed.

Linwood was the location for the Edmonds (baking powder) factory that featured on the front of the Edmonds Cookbook.

Goods and Services

Linwood's commercial area is concentrated around the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Aldwins Road / Buckleys Road. Eastgate Mall, lies on the Eastern corner of this intersection.

Education

Local schools include:


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