Geographical distribution of cultural groupings

Question 1

Percentages of non-white population:

London, West Midlands, South East, North West, Yorkshire and North East

Answer 1

L 45%
WM 13%
SE 8%
NW 8%
Y 7%
NE less than 4%

Question 2

Chinese

Percentage

Average age

Answer 2

47% live in London and S. East.

Many set up businesses such as takeaways in areas with less competition so there’s more geographical spreading

27 yrs

Question 3

Black Caribbean

Percentage

Average age

Answer 3

61% live in London
17% West Midlands

London was the place of arrival in the 1950s due to acute labour shortages

peaks in 20s, 40s and 60s

Question 4

Black African

Percentage

Average age

Answer 4

78% live in London

27 yrs with 68% of working age

Question 5

Indian

Percentage

Average age

Answer 5

Large concentrations in West and East midlands, lower percentage in London than other groups

Geography reflects work availability in 1960s

majority 20-50 bracket

Question 6

Pakistani

Percentage

Average age

Answer 6

55% born in UK
35% Under 16
Largest concentration in London

Geography reflects work availability in 1960s

Younger profile than India

Question 7

Bangladeshi

Percentage

Average age

Answer 7

over 75% in London

Initial work came from garment industry in East London

21 yrs, youngest of all ethnic groups

Question 8

London’s ethnic breakdown

Answer 8

45% white british
15% white other
7% Indian
7% Black African

Question 9

General UK distribution of groups

Answer 9

NW London high proportion of Indians, up to 54% eg. Barnet and Harrow

Lambeth and Lewisham up to 22% Black African

Clusters around large cities and areas with potential employment

Mid and South East are most dense areas of non whites