5.4 Flashcards
Why is London a popular destination for migrants
Huge number of jobs
Huge number of immigrants already living in London with established communities
Where do the majority of Asian Indian British residents live?
In the suburbs of west London
Hounslow, Southall, Wembley, Harrow
Where do the majority of Caribbean British residents live?
In the inner city Tottenham Hackney Lambeth Harlesden
Why is the majority age group in the inner suburbs and city between 20-35 with more males?
This is because most people are living here for work
Why is it an older population in the suburbs
As housing is more expensive most people have to work for a time before being able to afford to move to the suburbs
Schools and housing in inner suburbs
Most people rent not buy
There is more pressure on schools with a lot of children speaking English as a second language and there is a high influx of children because of high birth rates
Inequality
When there are differences in opportunities and living standards for people
Deprivation
When there is a complete lack of wealth and services meaning low standards of living caused by low income, lack of education and poor health
Newham
26% of adults educated of degree level
38% of 16 year olds got 5 GCSE at A*-C in 2012
12.3% of people have a limiting long term illness
Richmond
64% of adults educated to degree level
37% of 16 year olds got 5 GCSE at A*- C in 2012
7.6% of people have limiting long term illness
