Byker Flashcards
1
Q
how many times has Byker been voted the worst high street in Britain?
A
twice
2
Q
-ve’s of Byker
A
- loss of independent businesses
- antisocial=crime=scares away visitors
- neglected/unattractive
- needs investment from govt./local council
- places close by with better facilities (Jesmond)
3
Q
media in Byker
A
TV series ‘Byker Grove’. Some liked it but many thought it gave a -ve representation of the NE
4
Q
Byker wall facts
A
- built between 1969-1982
- ethnically diverse
- good transport links
- houses approx. 9,500 people
- striking structure/multi-coloured
- strong community spirit
5
Q
Vicar’s opinion of Byker
A
- unique/multi-cultural
- child poverty/anti-social behaviour
6
Q
what % Byker houses were owned by the council in 2011?
A
48%
7
Q
what is the average age in Byker?
A
36yrs
8
Q
Byker ethnicity 2001-2011
A
mostly white/British population with a small Asian population in 2001 and 2011
9
Q
Byker general health 2001-2011
A
improved: 1/2 fair health (2001)- 1/5 fair health, most good health (2011)
10
Q
Byker economic activity 2001-2011
A
321 unemployed (2001)- 8% unemployed (2011)
