1.A- Stokes Croft place profile Flashcards
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what are the characteristics of Stokes Croft?
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- 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
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what is the main problem in Stokes Croft?
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a battle between gentrification and independence
3
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what is gentrification?
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- 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
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what is the DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE of Stokes Croft?
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- 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
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what is the SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE of Stokes Croft?
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- up to 50% 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
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what are the crime rates in stokes croft?
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- 11 crimes/1000 people (comp. to 2.5 nationally)
- mostly ASB, car crime, robbery and violence/sexual
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what are the deprivation rates in stokes croft?
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- 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)
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what are the education rates in stokes croft?
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- big variation in qualifications with 15% who have v. few qualifications and 15% who have degrees
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what are the housing rates in stokes croft?
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- 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
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what is the CULTURAL PROFILE of Stokes Croft?
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- 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
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what are the religion rates in Stokes Croft?
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- 30% Christian; similar % no religion
- 15% Muslim, smaller %s Sikh, Buddist, Hindu
12
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what happened in 2011?
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- 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
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what are the BUILT CHARACTERISTICS of Stokes Croft?
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- 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
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how has gentrification changed the built characteristics of stokes croft?
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- 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
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what are the POLITICAL CHARACTERISTICS of Stokes Croft?
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- PRSC
- Bristol City Council
- Labour, much more left wing community
