Previously part of North Edmonton, Balwin was annexed in 1912 and developed primarily in the 1940s and 50s. Most homes in the area are single-family dwellings, which are served by excellent school and park facilities as well as Londonderry Mall, one of the city's largest.
Commercial land fringes the neighbourhood. Civic ward: tastawiyiniwak. District: Northeast. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.