Population in Richmond Upon Thames Flashcards
Where is it located?
13km SW of Central LDN
What’s the population?
187 000
Describe the area
Idyllic
Large Georgian + Victorian houses
Some of London’s most expensive houses are found
Who lives there?
High proportion of 0-4
Big bulge of people working age 30-44
Large number of over 85s
What’s the BR like?
Higher than UK average but low fertility rate
Because higher proportion of births to mothers age over 35 from professional occupations
What DR like?
Below national average = reflects wealth
What the population like?
Least ethically diverse pops in LDN
But resent ethnic diversity increase
What type of jobs do people have?
Highly paid managerial + professional workers who commute to central
Only 2.9% adult don’t have qualifications
Average annual income = 4x Canning Town
Describe residents of the town
High disposable income
Invested in high-interest stocks
Eat out frequently
Long hours at work
High personal + mortgage debt
What are Richmond’s housing issues?
V.expensive = 4th smallest affordable housing
Only 12% social