lympstone

Question 1

location and natural characteristics

Answer 1

small settlement on bank of river Exe

15km south of Exeter

tidal mud flats extending into estuary

small pebble beach

Question 2

what is the average household size

Answer 2

2.3 people

Question 3

how many people don’t have access to a car

Answer 3

12.7%

Question 4

how many over 16s have no formal qualifications

Answer 4

14.1%

Question 5

what is the average property price

Answer 5

£390,549

Question 6

past characteristics

Answer 6

used to be a port - for trade

1800s tourism from wealthy Exeter families - railway in 1861

underwent development in 1900s when It became a dormitory settlement for Exeter

Question 7

religion ?

Answer 7

over 70% of population is christian

Question 8

what isa the built environment like

Answer 8

former small shops turned into residences

heart of village has strict planning rules and local residents protect old architecture

large houses with big gardens

Question 9

what are the shifting flows of resources and ideas (3)

Answer 9

shift of economy towards services

over a third of residents are managers, directors or in professional occupation

tertiary employment seen a growing higher education sector including 3000 uni staff

Question 10

what is the population

Answer 10

population of 1,754

Question 11

what is the population density

Answer 11

16.6 people / hectare

Question 12

ethnicity

Answer 12

all but 1.1% not white

Question 13

where are most people employed

Answer 13

in agriculture and trade

Question 14

age structure

Answer 14

19. 8% under 15

55. 6% between 16 - 64

Question 15

political characteristics

Answer 15

parish council with 11 members but very limited power

constituency has 72,000 electorates and 1 MP

council discusses local matters