1. Lympstone

Question 1

Where is Lympstone?

Answer 1

Lympstone is 12km from Exeter situated on the River Exe Estuary

Question 2

Describe the physical elements of Lympstone:

Answer 2

Red breccia cliffs, on a tidal estuary 1.5km wide with large mudflats

Question 3

Describe the history of Lympstone:

Answer 3

Saxons established it and was originally a small port. Was a traditional fishing village which turned to shipbuilding in 19th century where it expanded a little. Tourism started in 1840’s with introduction of railway in 1860’s. In 20th century it became a dormitory settlement to Exeter.

Question 4

Describe demographic of Lympstone:

Answer 4

Top heavy age structure
Population density = 16.6 people per hectare
16-65 year olds = 55.6% and over 65’s = 24.6%
Ethnically homogeneous - 98.9% white

Question 5

Socio-economic facts and figures of Lympstone:

Answer 5

Avg. household size = 2.3 people
Owner- occupiers = 66%
Bad health = 4.1%
Over 16 w/ no qualifications = 14.1%

Question 6

Describe the politics in Lympstone:

Answer 6

Parish council w/ 11 elected people
Devon county council above parish
East Devon has electorate of 72,000

Question 7

Describe built environment in Lympstone:

Answer 7

Heart of village has strict planning rules
Some new houses on village’s periphery
Older housing style

Question 8

Describe changing flows in Lympstone (recent):

Answer 8

1/3 of employed residents are managers, directors or senior officials
Meteorological office moved to Exeter in 2003 (biggest move of IT in Europe)
Increased tertiary sector employment