Counter-Urbanisation case study: Tiptree

Question 1

where is Tiptree?

Answer 1

45km east of London, in Essex

Question 2

what are the transport links to Tiptree?

Answer 2

Links to colchester on A12 and chelmsford in M25, A120 links to stansted

Question 3

what has attracted people to Tiptree?

Answer 3

less traffic
less pollution
less crime
lower house prices

Question 4

what is the evidence of change here?

Answer 4

more young people in the village
many schools, suggesting young professionals have moved here.
independant businesses shut - Tesco
63% of people travel to work by car
insiders begin to feel like outsiders

Question 5

what are the effects on Tiptree?

Answer 5

new housing developments
increase in house prices
84% of homes owner occupied
18% of people educated to higher than alevel

Question 6

Evidence Tiptree has been left somewhat unchanged by the changes?

Answer 6

old windmill and village green preserved.

Question 7

what percentage of households do not own a vehicle?

Answer 7

11%

Question 8

what percentage of housing are whole house or bungalows?

Answer 8

90%