Middleton, New Zealand

Middleton is a predominantly industrial and wholesale suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand.[3] It is located in the west of the city, between Wigram and Addington, and immediately to the south of Upper Riccarton.

Middleton
Suburb
Middleton
Middleton
Coordinates: 43°32′30″S 172°34′45″E
CountryNew Zealand
Local authorityChristchurch
Electoral wardSpreydon and Riccarton
Area
 • Land109.0 ha (269.3 acres)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total189
Postcode(s)
8041
Sockburn Upper Riccarton Riccarton
Wigram
Middleton
 Addington
Hillmorton Spreydon

Middleton's boundaries are typically defined by major roads. The western and southern boundaries are State Highways 73 and 76 respectively, with State Highway 75 continuing from the junction of the two at the southern tip of Middleton. Blenheim Road, a major Christchurch thoroughfare with multiple retail and commercial premises, forms much of the northern limit, while Matipo Street generally defines the eastern boundary, with Addington Raceway and Horncastle Arena just beyond in neighbouring Addington.

The suburb is also home to a large rail yard operated by KiwiRail, connecting Christchurch to both the South Island Main Trunk Railway and the Midland Line.[4]

References
  1. "Middleton". Geographic Boundary Viewer. Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  2. "2018 Census place summaries: Middleton". www.stats.govt.nz. Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  3. NZL
  4. "KiwiRail Freight - Our Locations". kiwirailfreight.co.nz.


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