Birmingham Flashcards
(46 cards)
What is the population of Birmingham?
1.1 million
What percentage of Birmingham’s population is under 16 years old?
27%
What is the unemployment rate in Birmingham?
10%
What is the average income of households in Birmingham?
£24,000
What percentage of Birmingham’s population is from an ethnic minority background?
42%
What percentage of Birmingham’s population is born outside of the UK?
30%
What is the main cause of air pollution in Birmingham?
Road traffic
What is the main type of waste produced in Birmingham?
Household waste
What is the main form of energy used in Birmingham’s households?
Gas
What percentage of Birmingham’s population lives in social housing?
30%
What is the main type of crime in Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences
What is the average life expectancy for females in Birmingham?
79 years
What is the main source of water pollution in Birmingham?
Agricultural runoff
What is the main type of pollution in Birmingham’s rivers?
Chemical pollution
What is the main cause of flooding in Birmingham?
Heavy rainfall
What percentage of Birmingham’s land area is green space?
15%
What is the main issue with Birmingham’s green spaces?
Lack of maintenance
What is the main cause of health inequalities in Birmingham?
Deprivation
What is the main issue with transportation in Birmingham?
Congestion
What is the main cause of homelessness in Birmingham?
Lack of affordable housing
What is the main challenge in providing healthcare in Birmingham?
Meeting the needs of diverse population
What is the main issue with education in Birmingham?
Attainment gap between different ethnic groups
What is the main cause of social isolation in Birmingham?
Lack of community spaces
What is the main challenge in providing social services in Birmingham?
Meeting the needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups