Lesson 9b - Desirability of Rural Places + Case Studies

Question 1

Give an example of a: Commuter Village
Day Tripper Village
Remote Village

Answer 1

CV - Ponteland
DTV - Norfolk (East Anglia)
RV - Anglesey

Question 2

What are the attractions of life in Ponteland?

Answer 2

8 miles from city centre
Close to airport - Accessibility + business opportunities
Range of education opportunities

Question 3

What are the drawbacks of life in Ponteland?

Answer 3

Traffic congestion
Air pollution (Never noticed it myself)

Question 4

What % of Ponteland residents are concerned about traffic congestion?

Answer 4

72%

Question 5

What % of Ponteland residents feel that congestion in the vicinity of local schools is dangerous + inconvenient?

Answer 5

84%

Question 6

What % of Ponteland residents supported extending conservation/protection to trees + green spaces on approaching roads? (+ Why)

Answer 6

95%
In order to prevent character of village from changing

Question 7

Which demographics may Ponteland appeal to the most?

Answer 7

Young families
Working age adults
Elderly Dependants

Question 8

What are the attractions of life in Norfolk?

Answer 8

Variety of day tripper villages
Large agriculture industry
Converted farmland provides leisure + employment opportunities
Strong tertiary + expanding quaternary sectors

Question 9

What are the drawbacks of life in Norfolk?

Answer 9

Some agricultural work is arduous + unrewarding
Volatile food prices

Question 10

What trend has annual population change followed in recent years?

Answer 10

0.7-0.8% annual growth rate
Slower than England + East

Question 11

How has population change affected Norfolk?

Answer 11

Influx of people helps services to remain open + develop
However, expensive farm shops + food halls becoming more prominent

Question 12

Which age demographic has experienced the most significant population change?

Answer 12

65+ (Elderly Dependents)
In migration due to retirement

Question 13

What % of the Norfolk population is aged 65 or above?

Answer 13

23% (5.8% above national average)

Question 14

How has migration affected Norfolk?

Answer 14

Migrants have occupied strenuous physical labour
‘Picking, Packing and Plucking’
Low cost of living induces migration into Norfolk

Question 15

What are the attractions of life in Anglesey?

Answer 15

Landscape + Natural Beauty
Tranquil living environment
Growing tourist industry

Question 16

What are the drawbacks of life in Anglesey?

Answer 16

High unemployment
Low skill employment sectors
Brain Drain
Limited leisure + facilities

Question 17

Why has Anglesey suffered a Brain Drain?

Answer 17

Lack of facilities + employment opportunities
Young population attracted by urban life
Rising house prices

Question 18

Why are house prices rising in Anglesey?

Answer 18

2nd home owners increase housing demand

Question 19

What has recently exacerbated the unemployment issues faced in Anglesey?

Answer 19

Nuclear Plant closage 2012
UK energy policy moving away from nuclear

Question 20

Which demographics will Anglesey appeal to the most?

Answer 20

Retired + elderly dependents