Surbiton, London, Suburbanisation Flashcards
In 1971, the population was 141,000. What had it risen to in 2011?
160,000
How long does the fastest train take to reach London Waterloo?
18 minutes
What percentage of households own at least one car?
70%
What London travel zone is Surbiton currently in?
6
What percentage of people choose to drive rather than use public transport?
40%
What was the average house price in April 2012?
£406,000
What was the average house price in the UK in April 2012?
£226,000
When was the Improvement Strategy launched for Surbiton Town Centre?
2009
What did the Improvement Strategy propose?
Widening roads
Building a new access road to train station
Having set delivery times for local shops
Why has The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee been set up?
To involve the residents in local decision making
There is currently a campaign going on, what is it about?
Reclassifying Surbiton Station as being in travel zone 5 so fair prices are reduced