Leeds: Inner City and Suburbs Flashcards
Where are the densest areas in Leeds
Harehills and Headingley. Here the population density exceeds 44 people per hector.
Distribution of population in both areas
Around 6,000 more people live in the suburbs. Despite this, the density in the outer suburbs is only 3.44 people per hector whereas the density in the inner city is around 20.93 people per hector.
Type of housing in both areas
Nearly half of the people living in the suburbs live in detached homes, while half of the population in the inner city live in terraced homes.
Average income in both areas
The average weekly income in the suburbs is nearly double that in the inner city with the income being £680 and £370 respectively
Employment rates in both areas
Employment rates are similar in both the inner city and suburbs, with unemployment being about 5% lower in the suburbs.
Health in both areas
73% of people in the suburbs were happy with their help for health problemsversus 63% in the inner city
Ethnic groups in both areas
Finally, ethnic groups vary greatly between the inner city and the suburbs. In the suburbs, 98% of the population is white. In the inner city, this falls to 85%, with 12% being Asian, 2% black and 1.5% mixed.
How are shops different in both areas?
Outer suburbs have more supermarkets since land is cheaper and there are good food transportation networks in the outer city.
More fast food restaurants are located in the inner city since travelling to the suburbs for food is too expensive.
How is traffic different in both areas?
Traffic is far more congested in the inner city since there are more cars and smaller roads.
How is public transport different in both areas?
More public transport in the inner city due to the difficulty of travelling by car.
Car ownership is a requirement in the suburbs.
How are schools different in both areas?
The inner city has more old schools whereas the suburbs have more modern, cleaner schools.
How are leisure facilities different in both areas?
Golf courses and large leisure complexes are found in the suburbs.
Due to demand for land in the inner city, most fields will be built on.
How are financial services different in both areas?
Fewer banks in the inner city, with more loan sharks and pawnshops being present.
Access to internet in either area makes living a lot cheaper.
