Opps and Chals in London Flashcards
What % of residents of inner London is form an ethnic minority?
37%
Name a cultural event that celebrates multiculturalism.
The Notting Hill Carnival
What % of the UK’s total value added was generated in London?
22%
What is the top sector for employment in London?
Financial and Insurance activities
What accounts for 25% of London’s journeys?
Public transport
How many green roofs have been created in London?
Over 700
Name a green space open to the public.
Hampstead Heath
How many people in London are living in poverty?
Over 2 million
How does life expectancy change as you move from west to east across London?
It falls on average by one year for every station along the Underground from Knightsbridge where it is 90 to West Ham where it is 78
What % of pupils achieve five+ good GCSE grades in Kensington and Chelsea?
80%
Name two things that wealth affects.
Housing
Education
Name one reason why London suffers from air pollution.
It has a dense road network
Name a pollutant that London has a particular problem with.
Nitrogen Dioxide
What percentage of London’s waste is recycled?
61%