Droitwich: A local place. Flashcards
What is the current population of Droitwich?
22,500
What was the population in 1940?
7,000
When were the A38, and M5 built?
Through the 50’s and 60’s
When was the Copcut estate built? What does this show?
Built-in 2016 indicates population continues to grow.
How did Tuberville describe the surrounding area back in the 1940’s?
‘A rural and agricultural heaven’.
What major attraction brought people to the area, and when was it opened?
The Brine Baths opened in 1830.
What age range makes up the highest proportion of the population?
30-44, 20% this is your typical working age.
What type of town is Droitwich?
Commuter town.
What % of the population are employed full time?
38% compared to the national average 35%
What % of the population are unemployed?
5% compared to the national average 3%
What is the dominant ethnicity in the area?
‘White British’ 54%
What is the percentage of the ‘Asian Indian’ population in Droitwich? What could this indercate?
13%. Typically migrants settle in more deprived area due to the availability of work and cheap housing. Less migrants here could mean Droitwich is more affluent.
What percentage of people own their properties outright?
27% (matches national average).
What is the percentage of socially rented houses?
24% (national average 6%). This could suggest that there is deprivation in some areas of Droitwich.
what is the percentage of privately rented properties?
3% (compared to national average 6%). ‘Yuppies’ more likely to privately rent. Fewer yuppies here they are attracted to big cities instead.
