Diverse places Flashcards
What is London’s population and population density?
8.8 million in 2022, 5,598/km^2
What is London’s demographic like?
Median age is 36, 53% White, 21% Asian, 13.5% Black.
What was the British Nationality act 1948?
Gave UK citizenship to people from the Commonwealth.
What changes were brought by the Commonwealth immigration act 1962?
Restricted commonwealth immigration to the UK only those with work permits could come.
What is the population density of the constituent countries in the UK?
England 420/km^2, Scotland 67/km^2, Wales 150/km^2, Northern Ireland 130/km^2
Why does Scotland have the lowest population density?
Fewer employment opportunities and a less hospitable climate.
Why does England have the highest population density?
Warmer climate in the South and has far more employment opportunities.
How did Urban areas change in the 30-50s?
Little investment due to war leading to decline and dereliction.
How did Urban areas change in the 60s?
Economic boom and industrialisation occurred, immigrants moved into inner city areas, and suburbs started developing.
How did Urban areas change in the 70s?
Inner city terraced housing got demolished and replaced with high-rise flats.
How did Urban areas change in the 80s?
De-industrialisation occurred resulting in counter-urbanisation.
How did Urban areas change in the 90s?
Poor quality high rise flats that were built in the 70s were demolished, the suburbs continued to grow and out of town shopping centres began to develop.
How did Urban areas change in the 00s?
Suburbanisation continues, immigration from the EU increases diversity in urban areas, and the recession cause high streets to decline.
How did Urban areas change in the 10s?
London house prises increased, initiatives put in place to attract people, investment, and businesses back to the inner city.
How have rural settlements changed over time?
Used to consist of farms and farm services but have now become dormitory settlements and commuter villages.
What influenced the decline of rural settlements?
Automation resulting in less farm workers being needed, recreational opportunities in urban areas.
What factors contribute to the ageing population in rural areas?
Rural and Coastal areas are popular places for Retirement for example Deal
What factors contribute to increased ethnic diversity in rural areas?
International migrants come to work in agriculture and food processing such as in Boston
What is ethnic diversity like in Boston?
23.6% foreign born 5.6% Lithuanian, 5.4% Polish.
What signs of ethnic diversity are there in London?
Banglatown in Brick Lane, Chinatown in Soho, and Notting hill carnival.
What is the population structure fo St Albans like?
37% of the population is between 30-35, large bulge between 0-18 as many families with children, undercut between 18-22 as students move away for uni or employment.
What is the population structure of north Norfolk like?
9% 80+, 18.2% 65-75, and only 4.3% 0-5
What % of residents in Tottenham were born in the UK?
48%