Torquay Flashcards
How much is the South Devon Highway project costing in investment?
£110 million.
What is the topography of Torquay like?
Steep, hard geology.
Which city does the M5 stop at, reducing accessibility to Torquay?
Exeter
What is the highest owner occupation ward at 75%?=
Cockington & Chelston
How long does it take to get to the nearest city by driving time without traffic?
30 minutes
What was the economy based on before tourism?
Fishing and agriculture
What is the largest group of permanent migrants and is this similar or different to Eastleigh?
Eastern European
How much is the ‘That Group’ MNC investing in building a 130 bed hotel/resort complex in the town centre?
£32 million
How many jobs is the South Devon Highway projected to create in Torbay?
3500
When was the first railway station built and was this before or after Eastleigh’s?
1848 - 10 years after Eastleigh
What % of people are employed in the tourism sector?
20%
What % of people in the central Tormohun ward claim out of work benefits?
23%
What percentage of people in Torquay work outside the area?
24%
What has Torquay been branded as by UNESCO to celebrate it’s physical geography?
Geo-Park
What percentage of Torbay live in the 20% most deprived areas in England?
32.3%
