Counterurbanisation - Felsted Flashcards
Where is Felsted located?
Felsted is a village and civil parish in the Uttlesford District of Essex.
How far is Felsted from London?
34 miles north-east of London
What is counter-urbanisation?
Counter-urbanisation is when large numbers of people move from urban areas into surrounding countryside or rural areas. It is both a demographic and social process but has to a lesser extent also involved the movement of some businesses and economic activities.
What is the average number of rooms per household in Felsted?
6.1 rooms
What is the most popular age range in Felsted?
45-64 years old
Who might counter-urbanise to Felsted?
- Commuters
- Wealthy people
- Families
- Natural environments
- Work from home
Why might commuters counter-urbanise to Felsted?
- Commuters are attracted to Felsted as there are a range of transport links
- For example, the M25 and A12 link Felsted to STA, allowing international travel and trains connect from Chelmsford (17 miles) to London Liverpool Street
Why may wealthy people counter-urbanise to Felsted?
- Average house price is £780,000
- Wealthy people are attracted to Felsted as there are large semi detached and detached houses with 4/5 bedrooms
Why may families counter-urbanise to Felsted?
- Families are attracted to Felsted as there are reliable schools. There is a private school age 4-18 and a small village primary school which is oversubscribed. Chelmsford also has many high quality schools, only a short drive away.
- Lots of choice
Why may the natural environment cause people to counter-urbanise to Felsted?
Natural environments of Felsted (low and undulating) are attractive to walkers and families who like spending time outdoors.
Why may the ability to work from home cause people to counter-urbanise to Felsted?
- People who want to work from home are attracted to Felsted as it has good internet links and connections
- People who work from home are also able to commute to London easily if necessary
