Topic 5: UK's Human Landscape Flashcards
How does Migration influence Age Structure?
There is now a high percentage of people aged 25-34 in inner city London and a lower proportion of people over 65. Most immigrants are of working age.
How does Migration influence Ethnicity?
Ethnic diversity is higher in inner city areas, e.g. 54% of people are foreign born in Newham compared to 34% in Kingston upon Thames, but it’s increasing rapidly in some suburbs, e.g. Bexley.
How does Migration influence Population?
Population growth rates are increasing in inner city areas because of high immigration rates and because many migrants are of child-bearing age (so birth rates are higher).
How does Migration influence Housing?
Immigration may add to overcrowding in some areas. Poorer immigrants often live in older terraces and 1960s-70s council tower blocks in the inner city, which are more affordable.
How does Migration influence Services?
In inner city areas where immigration rates are high, there is an increasing demand for services such as education and health care (e.g. for school places and maternity care). However, these areas are often amongst the poorest parts of the city, so it’s difficult to provide what’s needed.
How does Migration influence Culture?
London is very culturally diverse, with more than 200 languages spoken. Many immigrants choose to settle near people with the same ethnic background, giving the area a distinct ethnic character, e.g. Chinatown. Lots of food, music and goods from that culture can be found there.