1.a STOKES CROFT Flashcards
what are the characteristics of Stokes Croft?
in a city area, densely populated
“people’s republic of stokes croft” big cultural association
huge sense of community
2011 riots when Tesco set up a shop
lots of street art
not a very wealthy area
high crime rates/drug problems
street art used as a homage to the place
what is the main problem in Stokes Croft?
a battle between gentrification and independence
what is gentrification?
the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing and attracting new business, often displacing current inhabitants in the process
what is the DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE of Stokes Croft?
50-66% White English (rest of UK is 80%)
30% Black African/Caribbean
5-15% Pakistani, 5-10% Asian, 2.4% Indian
Young population with no one past 65yrs
DINKYs
multitude of ethnic groups => very diverse demographic profile and an ethnic mix of services
what is the SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE of Stokes Croft?
up to 50% deprived of people are deprived of 2/4 indicatiors (good housing, health, employment and education)
11 crimes/1000 people (comp. to 2.5 nationally)
big variation in qualifications with 15% who have v. few qualifications and 15% who have degrees
75% live in flats - converted houses/purpose built blocks. 75% have 1-2 bedrooms. Avg. house prices £375,000
north and eastern parts of Stokes Croft are in the top 10% deprived in the country
what are the crime rates in stokes croft?
11 crimes/1000 people (comp. to 2.5 nationally)
mostly ASB, car crime, robbery and violence/sexual
what are the deprivation rates in stokes croft?
up to 50% deprived of people are deprived of 2/4 indicatiors (good housing, health, employment and education)
results from low incomes and poor employment prospects (many work part time)
what are the education rates in stokes croft?
big variation in qualifications with 15% who have v. few qualifications and 15% who have degrees
what are the housing rates in stokes croft?
75% live in flats - converted houses/purpose built blocks.
reflects inner city area and high density of housing constructed historically and redeveloped after the war.
75% have 1-2 bedrooms.
Avg. house prices £375,000
reflects success of area and CHANGE OVER TIME
what is the CULTURAL PROFILE of Stokes Croft?
30% Christian; similar % no religion
15% Muslim, smaller %s Sikh, Buddist, Hindu
PRSC
core of Bristol’s underground music and art scene (Banksy)
huge resentment towards Bristol City Council and property developers such as “Urban Creation” joining together to “culturally cleanse” the area in pursuit of profit
riots 2011 - anti chain stores, promoting localism
St Pauls (well known for its carnival) borders Stokes Croft. has a well established West Indian community.
night life - Love In club
DIVERSITY IS EVIDENT
what are the religion rates in Stokes Croft?
30% Christian; similar % no religion
15% Muslim, smaller %s Sikh, Buddist, Hindu
what happened in 2011?
riots 2011 - anti chain stores, promoting localism
huge resentment towards Bristol City Council and property developers such as “Urban Creation” joining together to “culturally cleanse” the area in pursuit of profit
what are the BUILT CHARACTERISTICS of Stokes Croft?
huge amounts of street art which the local community greatly values (shown in twitter searches)
clubs, pubs, cafes, squatted centres and artist studios (mixed use, compared to Lansdown)
focus on independence rather than “more shops, yuppie flats and offices”
gentrification has seen rising property prices and an influx of students and young professionals
as squats develop into pricey loft conversions, the locals worry about the area losing its edge
Turbo Island -> a “space left over after planning”
Carriage works -> grade II listed factory. Derelict for 31yrs is slated for a £20m development into luxury flats
how has gentrification changed the built characteristics of stokes croft?
gentrification has seen rising property prices and an influx of students and young professionals
as squats develop into pricey loft conversions, the locals worry about the area losing its edge
Turbo Island -> a “space left over after planning”
Carriage works -> grade II listed factory. Derelict for 31yrs is slated for a £20m development into luxury flats
what are the POLITICAL CHARACTERISTICS of Stokes Croft?
PRSC
Bristol City Council
Labour, much more left wing community
